APPENDIX B
TYPICAL OPERATIONS FOUND AT MILITARY INSTALLATION:
THEIR EXPOSURES AND CONTROLS
Operation
Exposures
Controls Needed to Control Exposure*
Mechanical general ventilation, goggles,
Acetylene-
welding
Arc welding and
per-minute (fpm) at welding site),
intense visible
inert gas arc
helmets, gloves, aprons, screens (at least
radiation nitrogen;
inert gas arc
7" high)
welding
ozone
Exhaust-ventilated booth for routine work
Metalizing
(face velocity of 200 fpm) goggles,
gloves, hearing conservation program,
washing facilities
flux fumes, noise
Powered flexible tailpipe exhaust
Carbon monoxide
Testing, tuning,
extensions (dimensions and exhaust
other products of
and repairing
capacities are found in the (USAEHA
vehicle engines
Ventilation Standards), washing facilities
greases
Charging lead-
Sulfuric acid and its
Mechanical general ventilation (2 cfm/sq
acid Batteries
mist
ft of floor space), impervious gloves,
aprons, chemical splash goggles, or face
shield, deluge shower, eyewash fountain
Steaming
Steam, alkaline
Outdoor operation usually (if performed
cleaning
Mists
indoors, mechanical general ventilation is
necessary), rubber gloves, rubber boots,
aprons, face shield, washing facilities
* The number and type of controls will
depend on character and length of
exposure. Controls presented here are
considered the optimum.
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