Workers were concerned about their health. A team of industrial hygienists, odor experts, and environmental engineers conducted a comprehensive field and laboratory investigation which identified the likely causes, sources, health effects, and remedial actions. They will also learn about odor evaluation techniques and how they compliment traditional exposure monitoring. Mercury Spills in Residential Settings. Mercury sequestered in a basement wall resists decontamination efforts, making the home uninhabitable and causing high exposure to cleanup workers.
Regulatory agencies demand prompt remediation.
The value of prevention and rapid response to spills is illustrated, also the importance of selecting and adopting effective cleanup procedures for spill events. An Ergonomic Assessment of a Dredging Operation. In order to maintain waterways for commercial vessels, the United States Army Corp of Engineers operates seagoing vessels which dredge and transport dredged material to safe disposal areas. Data compiled from safety records of the Dredge Essayons show a high number of muscle strains and sprains. Many ergonomic problems exist on the Dredge Essayons, and their combination puts crew members at risk of developing muscle strains and sprains.