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PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT OF WORKER AND AMBIENT AIR EXPOSURES DURING SOIL REMEDIATION TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONS
Citation:
Romine, J., E F. Barth*, AND D. L. Gilligan. PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT OF WORKER AND AMBIENT AIR EXPOSURES DURING SOIL REMEDIATION TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONS. Junker, L (ed.), AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE ASSOCIATION JOURNAL. AIHA Press, 63(1):76-80, (2002).
Description:
Hazardous waste site remediation workers or neighboring residents may be exposed to particulates during the remediation of lead contaminated soil sites. An industrial hygiene survey and air monitoring program for both lead and dust were performed during initial soil sampling activities and during pilot scale technology demonstration activities at two lead contaminated soil sites to assess whether worker protection or temporary resident relocation would be suggested during any subsequent remediation technology activites. The concentrations of lead and dust in the air during pilot scale technology demonstration studies were within applicable exposure guidelines, including OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs, ACGIH TLBs, and USEPA's NAAQS limits. Based on sampling results, worker and public health were not compromised during the pilot scale demonstration acivities, therefore respiratory protection was not indicated for any future full scale remediation activities at these sites.