A Crew Exposure Study. Volume I. Offshore.

Abstract

The objective of this project was to characterize the exposure of offshore drilling and production workers to potentially hazardous aerosols (gases, vapors, mists, and dusts) and liquids that may be encountered during their work activities. An evaluation of exposure to noise was also included in the project activities. The major elements of the Phase I project were (1) a background study, (2) development of an experimental plan, and (3) implementation of the experimental plan for exposure to aerosols and liquids on one offshore observation of seven days duration. The background study included (1) a search of technical literature, and a review of current laws and regulations that apply to offshore facilities, (2) contacts with both domestic and international organizations with an interest in offshore operations, and (3) observation visits to fifteen offshore production and drilling facilities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 15, 1982
Accession Number
ADA118178

Entities

People

  • J. C. Buckingham
  • R. H. Pish
  • R. L. Bass
  • T. B. Morrow
  • W. J. Astleford

Organizations

  • Southwest Research Institute

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkanes
  • Calcium Compounds
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Control Systems Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Health Services
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Magnesium Compounds
  • Materials Science
  • Medical Personnel
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Petroleum
  • Warning Systems

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

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  • Marine Mammal Biology