Investigation of Airborne Chemical Concentrations in Certain Work Areas of Naval Air Rework Facility at North Island, California
Abstract
This report covers work done at the Naval Air Rework Facility, North Island (NAVAIREWORKFAC NORIS), California, during October, November, and December 1976. A study of the airborne concentrations of four toxic vapors was made at the Helicopter Blade Bonding Shop and the Electroplating Shop. The four vapors were: Acetone, Toluene, Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), and Methyl Chloroform. An attempt was made to study a fifth toxic vapor, hydrogen cyanide, but this was unsuccessful because of the inability to calibrate the Wilks Portable Infrared Gas Analyzer (MIRAN I) used in all work done. Results indicate that, in general, concentrations of the above vapors are within Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) limits for human exposure, based on a long-time (8-hour) average. Occasional peaks were found where limits were exceeded. The MIRAN I is a useful, dependable vapor concentration analyzer. It should be used to study concentrations of the above vapors and other vapors of possible interest at any part of the North Island complex where humans are exposed to these vapors in the normal course of their work.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA522442
Entities
People
- John H. Duffin
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School