Attachment_04s_2015_IHS_of_F-35_Line.pdf

2015 PERIODIC INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE SURVEY

OF

F-35 MOD

(95771, 95775 and 95776)

INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE DEPARTMENT

NAVAL HEALTH CLINIC

CHERRY POINT, NC 28533-0023

Enclosure (15)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary 3

Evaluation Summary 5

95771 Individual Hazard Assessment 7

Table 1: 95771 Identified Noise Hazardous Equipment Survey 15

Table 2: Extensive Sanding or Grinding Process Control Requirements 16

95775 Individual Hazard Assessment 17

Table 3: 95775 Identified Noise Hazardous Equipment Survey 25

95776 Individual Hazard Assessment 26

Table 4: 95776 Sampling Results 34

Table 5: Identified Noise Hazardous Equipment Survey 35

Glossary of Terms Appendix A

Customer Satisfaction/Complaint Form Appendix B

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Periodic Industrial Hygiene Survey of shops 95771, 95775 and 95776 (F-35 MOD) was conducted by Ms.

Alison Styron, Industrial Hygienist, in 2015. The purpose of this survey was to evaluate any changes to work processes or new work practices that have occurred since the baseline industrial hygiene survey was conducted in

2014. Since the previous survey 95776 has been erected and is comprised of only composite (LO) artisans.

This shop is located in bldg. 4224. Areas of particular concern or command interest are as follows:

Medical Surveillance: DODINST 6055.5 requires a registry of personnel occupationally exposed to hazardous chemicals and physical or biological agents to be developed for each workplace surveyed. This registry is used to ensure that each employee potentially exposed to a health hazard is enrolled in the appropriate medical surveillance program and is examined by an occupational health physician, physician assistant, audiologist, or other health care provider to detect any insidious or acute ill effects. This information is provided within this survey report. The FRC

East Division Secretaries will compile the registries and schedule the required medical surveillance physicals with the Naval Health Clinic Occupational Medicine Department.

Chromium VI Compliance Programs: At the time of the Industrial Hygiene walkthrough, sheet metal and composite artisans were responsible for modifications that required extensive sanding, including work on painted surfaces. Based on Similar Exposure Group (SEG) data, exposures for chromium IV are expected to exceed the

Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for this operation. Compliance with CFR 1910.1026 and the FRC East

Hexavalent Chromium Written Compliance Program for Industrial Airframes Repair and Modification Division is required and is managed by the FRC East Safety office. Some requirements are summarized in Table 1 of this report. Any personnel that conduct these operations at least 30 days a year shall be enrolled in Chromic

Acid/Chromium VI (133)). Compliance sampling (CEM) for chromium VI shall be conducted in shop 95771 and

95776. Personnel should contact the Naval Health Clinic Industrial Hygiene Department at 466-3251 or 466-4564 to schedule required monitoring.

Eyewash Stations: Plumbed eyewash stations are located in both the 4224 hangar as well as the “LO” annex

(formerly 95801 pylon/drop tank area). At the time of the walkthrough stations were accessible and appeared to be well maintained. Tags were attached reflecting recent testing and inspection. FRC East Safety Personnel manage eyewash stations, including placement, testing and maintenance.

Hearing Conservation Program: Interim Navy Medicine Hearing Conservation Program Guidance identifies 85 decibels (dBA) as the interim Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) OEL. Noise hazardous equipment and operations are identified in this survey including applicable Hearing Protective Device (HPD) requirements.

Operations with Sound Pressure Levels (SPLs) in excess of 85 dBA require single hearing protection. Operations with SPLs exceeding 96 dBA require double hearing protection. A noise hazardous equipment table is included in the shop assessment.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Personnel were observed wearing appropriate PPE during the walkthrough. Adequate supplies of hearing protection and gloves were available for issue in the 4224 hangar.

However, circumaural muffs were not readily available. All personnel should have double hearing protection readily available based on the dynamic work environment.

Respiratory Protection Program: Respirators are worn by sheet metal personnel conducting pneumatic sanding/grinding operations as well as composite/fiberglass artisans performing pneumatic cutting/sanding/grinding.

Bullard supplied air hoods are primarily used by artisans. In addition, respirators shall be worn during polyurethane paint applications. Supervisory personnel advise that airframe, electrical, sheet metal and composite personnel use polyurethane paints. Ensure all personnel that perform these operations are respirator trained and qualified.

Thermal Stress: Personnel are subject to thermal stress in the 4224 hangar and on the flightline during aircraft run-up/troubleshooting activities. No specific thermal comfort issues were expressed during the walkthrough. Ensure all personnel are trained in thermal stress recognition and prevention. Contact the FRCE Safety Office if assistance is required.

Design Review: Industrial hygienists are required to actively participate in all facility planning, design, construction and acceptance projects including both special and military construction projects to ensure appropriate hazard control techniques are applied. Please ensure all special projects, engineering designs, and purchasing contracts involving potential health hazards such as toxic materials, radiation, noise, or other health hazards are sent to the Industrial Hygiene Department for review.

Customer Satisfaction/Complaint Form: A customer satisfaction/complaint form is found in Appendix B of this report. Please complete this form as deemed necessary and return to the Naval Health Clinic Industrial Hygiene

Department Head.

This report reflects conditions and operations in 95771, 95775 and 95776 during the survey period. Periodic

Industrial Hygiene Surveys are required for work places by DODINST 6055.5 and OPNAVINST 5100.23G with a frequency of every year. In addition, changes in procedures, processes, or workload that may significantly alter personnel exposures require more frequent evaluations. Significant changes are defined as workplace modifications that require a change in recommended medical surveillance enrollment, personal protective equipment, or exposure control measures (ventilation, etc). Supervisory personnel should be encouraged to notify the FRC East Safety

Office when significant changes occur. The next periodic industrial hygiene survey will be conducted in 2016.

EVALUATION SUMMARY

PERIODIC INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE SURVEY

F-35 MOD (95771, 95775 and 95776)

New or Significantly Modified Work Center Operations/Processes?

No significant changes in operations/processes were identified. *

The following changes were identified:

*For purposes of this survey, “significant changes” are defined as workplace modifications that require a change in recommended medical surveillance enrollment, personal protective equipment, or exposure control measures (ventilation, etc).

Shop 95776 has been erected since the previous survey and LO artisans have been removed from 95775. Ensure all personnel in this shop adhere to recommendations identified in this shop assessment.

Program Findings and Recommendations

1. Medical Surveillance Program Status: Medical Surveillance requirements are included in this report to ensure Medical

Surveillance Program enrollment(s) for applicable shop personnel.

No Medical Surveillance is Recommended.

Medical Surveillance is Recommended

No Change in Medical Surveillance Recommendations.

Medical Surveillance Recommendations have changed as follows: 95776 composite/fiberglass (LO) repair artisans should be enrolled in Respirator User, Manmade Vitreous Fibers and Chromium VI Medical Surveillance. In addition, all F-35 shop personnel should continue to be enrolled in Isocyanates Medical Surveillance based on use of polyurethane paint and sensitization potential.

2. Hazardous Material Control and Management (HMC&M) Program:

AUL Y N N/A Accurate Y N

MSDS Files Y N N/A Accurate Y N

HAZMAT Training Required? Y N (Note: NHCCP IH does not track training completion).

Other (lead, asbestos, etc): See Below. Y N

Comments: Shop personnel potentially exposed to harmful physical, biological, chemical agents and noted reproductive hazards and carcinogens are required to receive hazard training in accordance with OPNAVINST 5100.23G.

3. Management of Reproductive Hazards:

Reproductive Hazards Present? Y N

Comments: Reproductive hazards identified by the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC) have been identified in this division. It is recommended that wherever possible the work center reduce, minimize, and/or eliminate the reproductive hazards and personnel exposure.

4. Noise and Hearing Conservation Program (HCP):

Are personnel recommended for the HCP? Y N

Are personnel receiving audiograms? Y N N/A (Note: IH does not track training completion)

Is hearing protection readily available? Y N N/A

Is hearing protection used? Y N N/A Not Available for Observation

Comments: All personnel SHALL wear appropriate hearing protection. All personnel participate in the Hearing

Conservation Program. The use of double hearing protection is required during pneumatic rivet gun operation in addition to other noise hazardous operations identified in this report.

5. Respiratory Protection:

Are respirators used to control workplace exposures? Y N

Are they effective? Y N N/A

Is the Respiratory Protection Program satisfactory? Y N N/A

Comments: Select personnel are fit tested and respirator qualified for sanding/grinding/cutting on sheet metal and composite fiberglass. In addition, all personnel who perform polyurethane paint applications should be respirator trained and fit tested.

Please contact the FRCE Respiratory Protection Program Manager (RPPM) for assistance.

6. Ventilation

Are ventilation systems used to control workplace exposures? Y N

Are the systems effective and operating properly? Y N N/A

Comments: Nilfisk HEPA vacuums (models Eliminator II and 118 EXP) and Tiger Vac models were available for use. These

HEPA vacuums should continue to be used for area cleanup as well as in conjunction with any paint or corrosion removal operations. All HEPA vacuums should continue to be included in applicable maintenance/HAZMAT programs.

7. Ergonomics:

Ergonomic risk factors were identified pertaining to shop work office/computer work

Available equipment/furniture incorporates good ergonomic design? Y N N/A

Ergonomic training recommended? Y N (Note: IH does not track training completion)

Comments and/or Recommendations: Adjustable tables, chairs and stools were observed. Personnel are at risk of developing

Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) as they must assume many awkward postures and stand for long periods of time. It is recommended that all personnel receive ergonomic training including specific guidance indentified in OPNAVINST

5100.23G, Ch. 23. Training emphasis should be placed on Hand Arm Vibration injury prevention. The use of anti-vibration gloves should be encouraged. Personnel performing “LO” tape removal utilizing “putty knives” for extended periods of time are particularly at risk of developing a WMSD. The procurement of improved ergonomically designed tools for this process is recommended. The newly acquired pneumatic “Torlon Scraper” will continue to be assessed for vibration. It is recommended that artisans take adequate rest breaks to prevent hand injury during manual and pneumatic LO removal operations. In addition, full fingered anti-vibration gloves should be used for this operation. Contact the FRC East Ergonomics Program manager for assistance.

8. Other Applicable Programs:

Lead Control

Asbestos Control

Carcinogens

Other

Comments: Stressors identified as known or suspected carcinogens by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(OSHA), the National Toxicology Program (NTP), the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), and the

American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) are noted throughout this report.

Significant Findings and Monitoring Plan

1. Findings and Recommendations:

There were no significant findings identified during this survey that require corrective action.

The following significant findings were identified:

Comments: Until sufficient data is acquired that demonstrates personnel are not overexposed to hexavalent chromium during select sanding operations including fuel cell sanding operations and various extensive composite cutting/grinding activities, mandates identified in 1910.1026 and the FRC East Hexavalent Chromium Written Compliance Program for Industrial

Airframes Repair shall be implemented. This includes LO (composite) and sheet metal artisans.

-Ensure that all personnel utilizing polyurethane paint are trained in use, handling and hazards associated with isocyanates and are enrolled in Isocyanates Medical Surveillance.

2. Exposure Monitoring Plan.

Required Exposure Monitoring requests are located in the report.

Exposure monitoring needs were identified.

No Exposure monitoring needs were identified.

Comments: Please contact the Naval Health Clinic Industrial Hygiene office at 466-3251 or 466-4564 to schedule requested exposure monitoring identified in this report.

INDIVIDUAL HAZARD ASSESSMENT

DATE: OCTOBER 2015

RECORDED BY: Alison N. Styron

INSTALLATION: FRCE/Airframes

BUILDING NUMBER: 4224

SHOP NAME: 95771

SUPERVISOR: 1ST JERRY BENNETT/ 2ND DON

MCLEAN

PHONE: 464-5215

TOTAL PERSONNEL: 40

SHOP OPERATIONS: Personnel are tasked with specific modifications including SLLP/AAID/TCTD of the F-35. Modification tasks include, but are not limited to, reinforcement work on doors, fuel cells, interior aircraft bulkheads and wing “root ribs”.

Personnel belonging to this shop are sheet metal artisans.

OPERATIONS AND

ASSOCIATED HAZARDS/

NUMBER OF WORKERS

DURATION/

FREQUENCY

OF

EXPOSURE

CONTROLS EXPOSURE

ASSESSMENT

General Shop Operations: F-35 repair work is performed in an open hangar with multiple artisans performing a variety of operations that generate noise including, but not limited to, operation of pneumatic tools, vacuums and Ground Support

Equipment (GSE). In addition the hangar is adjacent to an active flightline/Noise

Adjacent abrasive operations can generate miscellaneous dusts/Flying

Debris

Ground Support Equipment operation is sometimes conducted on the hangar deck/Diesel exhaust/carbon monoxide

Some operations require personnel to work in awkward/static positions/

Ergonomic stressors/work-related musculoskeletal disorders

The hangar is subject to extreme temperatures/Thermal stress/All

7-8 hrs/daily PPE: Single hearing protection

Safety glasses 1

Adequate ventilation

Ergonomic training

Training in thermal stress recognition and prevention/use of fans and heaters/

Noise: UNACCEPTABLE. Existing noise data from hangars with similar operations indicates personal exposures are expected to exceed the

Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED)

Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL). Enrollment in the Hearing Conservation Program is required.

Noise is a developmental reproductive hazard.

Flying debris: ACCEPTABLE based on existing controls.

Exhaust gases: ACCEPTABLE based on existing natural ventilation. Carbon monoxide is a reproductive hazard (developmental). Diesel exhaust particulates identified as suspected carcinogens.

Ergonomic: Ensure all personnel receive training on recognition and prevention of ergonomic injury (Reference OPNAVINST 5100.23G, Ch.

23).

Thermal Stress: ACCEPTABLE. Ensure personnel continue to be trained in thermal stress recognition and prevention. Ensure appropriate breaks are taken with consideration of work performance and temperature.

Administrative duties: supervisors/ work leaders conduct extensive work at computer stations/ergonomic injury/2

6-8 hrs/daily Ergonomic training

No reported issues, however, potential exists for ergonomic injuries to occur.

Ensure all personnel receive training on recognition and prevention of ergonomic injury

(Reference OPNAVINST 5100.23G, Ch. 23).

Adhesive applications (cyano-acrylate and epoxy blends) including, but not limited to: Scotchweld 1252/

CB 200/SuperBonder 495, EA 9396 and EA 9309: acrylonitrile butadiene polymer, antimony trioxide, carbon black, epoxy resin, ethyl cyano-acrylate, formaldehyde resin, isopropyl alcohol, limestone, MEK, methacrylates, paraffin waxes, titanium dioxide, treated fumed silica, triethylene pentamine, triethylene-tetramine/All

Variable/5-10 min/daily

Adequate ventilation/

Application method

(syringe/brush)/

PPE: safety glasses1, nitrile gloves2

ACCEPTABLE based on existing controls.

Epichlorohydrin is a reproductive hazard (male) and identified as a suspected human carcinogen.

Antimony trioxide is identified as a suspected human carcinogen.

Formaldehyde is an identified carcinogen.

Acrylonitrile, titanium dioxide and carbon black are identified as possibly carcinogenic to humans.

OPERATIONS AND

ASSOCIATED HAZARDS/

NUMBER OF WORKERS

DURATION/

FREQUENCY

OF

EXPOSURE

CONTROLS EXPOSURE

ASSESSMENT

Aircraft surface/component cleaning: surfaces must be cleaned

(prepped) for bonding and other applications/isopropyl, DS-104/108 solvent wipes (petroleum distillates)/All

10-15 min/2-3x daily

Adequate ventilation/PPE:

safety glasses1, nitrile gloves2

ACCEPTABLE based on existing controls.

Alodine brush application chromic acid (hexavalent chromium compounds)/All

1-10 min/daily Adequate natural ventilation/brush application/

PPE: safety glasses1, nitrile gloves2

ACCEPTABLE based on Similar Exposure

Group (SEG) sampling data. Existing controls are adequate.

Hexavalent chromium compounds are identified carcinogens.

Engine removal/installation including use of F-35 specific engine

“R and I” cart; incidental exposure to aircraft fuel, hydraulic fluid and lubricants including petroleum distillates, molybdenum disulfide, tricresyl phosphate, kerosene, ethyl benzene, naphthalene, diisononyl ester, polyalphaolefins/pinch point injury/Qualified personnel only

Variable/2 hrs/2x monthly

SOPs/Specific

Support

Equipment training/ Proper use and disposal of absorbent

(fuel/oil) cloths/

PPE: safety glasses1, nitrile gloves2

All stressors: ACCEPTABLE based on existing

Naphthalene is a suspected human carcinogen.

Fuel cell sanding manual and pneumatic operations including pneumatic router and “skateboard cutter” use performed by sheet metal mechanics/fuel vapors, confined space hazards, oxygen deficiency, miscellaneous dusts and debris

(nuisance dusts and paint dusts including hexavalent chromium)/ noise (based on pneumatic tool use)/ any of 40

Note: personnel advise that cadmium coated hardware disturbance is not involved in this process.

Variable/2 hrs/~2x monthly

SOPs/Gas Free

Engineering/

Confined space entry training/

Mechanical ventilation/

HEPA vacuums/

Demarcation/

PPE: Safety goggles/double hearing protection/ disposable coveralls/half face respirator w/P100 filtration

/(Bullard hoods available)/ nitrile gloves2

(Note:

respiratory protection recommendation based on particulate hazard)

Fuel vapors/oxygen deficiency: Based upon ambient monitoring and adherence to Gas Free

Engineering permit requirement exposures are expected to be ACCEPTABLE.

Noise based on pneumatic tool use:

UNACCEPTABLE based on collected Sound

Pressure Levels (SPLs) from similar operations.

Enrollment in the Hearing Conservation

Program is required. Noise is a developmental reproductive hazard.

Hexavalent Chromium: UNKNOWN/INTERIM

ASSESSMENT/UNACCEPTABLE

(inhalation). Based on paint removal operations conducted in confined space area, exposures are expected to exceed the Permissible Exposure

Limit (PEL). Enrollment of sheet metal artisans in Respirator User Medical Surveillance required.

Nuisance dusts: UNKNOWN/INTERIM

ASSESSMENT/UNACCEPTABLE

(inhalation) based on performance in fuel cell.

Naphthalene is a suspected human carcinogen.

Ensure all personnel receive training on prevention of ergonomic injury (Reference OPNAVINST 5100.23G, Ch. 23)

Workplace monitoring of this operation is required to quantify exposures. Please contact the Naval Health Clinic Industrial Hygiene

Department at 466-3362 to schedule monitoring.

ASSOCIATED

HAZARDS/NUMBER OF

WORKERS

DURATION/

FREQUENCY

OF

EXPOSURE

CONTROLS EXPOSURE

ASSESSMENT

Fuel cell work (excluding sanding operations): Fuel cells must be evaluated before entry and personnel adhere to applicable permits; no entries are made into fuel cells that would require the use of a respirator; personnel are confined space trained/confined space hazard, JP-5/JP-8 fuel vapors (naphthalene, kerosene), awkward postures (work related musculoskeletal injury), oxygen deficiency/Variable

Note: The Gas Free

Engineering/Confined Space

Program is managed by the FRCE

Safety Office. Employees should continue to adhere to all program requirements.

Variable durations/

~ 2hrs/ monthly

SOPs/Gas Free

Engineering/

Confined space entry training/

Mechanical ventilation/

PPE: task dependent (refer to COMNAVAIR and FRC East specific requirements) safety glasses1, nitrile gloves2 coveralls

Based upon ambient monitoring and adherence to

Gas Free Engineering permit requirement exposures are expected to be ACCEPTABLE.

Existing controls are adequate.

Contact the FRCE Safety Office with questions regarding this program.

Naphthalene is a suspected human carcinogen.

Ensure all personnel receive training on prevention of ergonomic injury (Reference OPNAVINST 5100.23G, Ch. 23)

Ground Support Equipment (GSE) operation a variety of support equipment is used including, but not limited, to: PAO Servicing cart, hydraulic generator, NC-10, tug, CGAC/noise, diesel exhaust, carbon monoxide/qualified personnel

30 min/1-2x daily

Training/ adequate natural ventilation/PPE:

double hearing protection

Noise: UNACCEPTABLE based on existing

Similar Exposure Group (SEG) data. Enrollment in the Hearing Conservation Program is required.

Noise is a developmental and female reproductive hazard. Additional sampling data is required for support equipment operation(s).

Diesel exhaust/Carbon monoxide:

ACCEPTABLE based on existing controls.

Diesel exhaust particulates identified as suspected carcinogens.

Carbon monoxide is a reproductive hazard

(developmental).

Minor sanding/ cutting and drilling of aircraft and component painted/primed surfaces: Minor manual and pneumatic abrasive operations on sheet metal and fiberglass/composite surfaces: paint and bonding/sealant dusts, chromates, fiberglass/composite fibers (synthetic vitreous fibers/manmade mineral fibers), nuisance dusts, noise (based on pneumatic tools and vacuum use)/40

Variable/5 min-

30 min/daily

HEPA

vacuums/PPE:

safety glasses1, nitrile gloves2, single hearing protection

(double required during specific pneumatic equipment use;

see Table 1)

Miscellaneous dusts including hexavalent chromium (CrVI): ACCEPTABLE based on existing data on minor sanding and paint removal operations. Hexavalent chromium compounds are known carcinogens.

Noise: UNACCEPTABLE based on use of pneumatic tools. Personnel exposures are expected to exceed the OEL.

Enrollment in Hearing Conservation Program

Required.

Other stressors: ACCEPTABLE based on existing sampling data.

Paint: Epoxy priming with 2 part epoxy kit applied with brush (MIL-

PRF-22750): including, but not limited to, titanium dioxide, epoxy resin, bisphenol-A, quartz, polyamide, naphthalene, methyl ethyl ketone/40

Variable/5-10 min/weekly

Adequate ventilation/ brush application method/PPE:

safety glasses1, nitrile gloves2

ACCEPTABLE based on existing controls.

Quartz is an identified carcinogen.

Epichlorohydrin is a reproductive hazard (male) and a suspected carcinogen.

Toluene is a developmental reproductive hazard.

Titanium dioxide is a suspected carcinogen.

ASSOCIATED

HAZARDS/NUMBER OF

WORKERS

DURATION/

FREQUENCY

OF

EXPOSURE

CONTROLS EXPOSURE

ASSESSMENT

Paint: Polyurethane Paint application (including, but not limited to, application on actuator housings); (2 oz. kit including base/curing agent/activator) applied with roller; personnel mix paints before use; number of kits used per evolution can vary;

acetic acid, aliphatic isocyanate, hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), methylene bisphenyl isocyanate

(MDI), xylene, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl-isobutylketone, methyl propyl ketone, 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene, toluene/40

Variable/~60 min/~2x monthly

Adequate ventilation/

SOPs/

Isocyanate training/PPE:

nitrile gloves2, disposable coveralls, half face respirator with OV cartridges and

N95 pre-filters and chemical safety goggles

OR full face respirator with

OV cartridges with pre-filters

(at a minimum);

Bullard hoods available for use

Isocyanates: UNKNOWN/INTERIM

ASSESSMENT: UNACCEPTABLE based on insufficient data on rolling operations and vaporization potential of paint components.

Exposure monitoring of this operation is required.

Please contact the Naval Health Clinic Industrial

Hygiene Department at 466-3362 to schedule exposure monitoring of this operation.

Ensure all personnel utilizing polyurethane paint are trained in proper paint use, handling and hazards associated with isocyanates. Contact the

FRC East Safety Department with questions.

Ensure all personnel tasked with polyurethane paint use are enrolled in Isocyanates and Respirator User Medical Surveillance programs.

Personnel should continue to avoid skin contact.

Solvent exposures: ACCEPTABLE based on adequate ventilation and no applications performed in confined spaces. Existing controls are adequate.

Toluene is a developmental reproductive hazard.

Xylene is a female and developmental reproductive hazard.

Continue to ensure all paint and mixing applications are performed in well ventilated areas.

Ensure personnel adhere to specific COMNAVAIR instruction regarding polyurethane paint application in aircraft hangars.

Pneumatic rivet installation Sheet metal personnel utilize pneumatic rivet guns: ergonomic injury (hand arm vibration, awkward postures, repetitive motion, forceful exertions, contact stresses), flying debris and noise/40

See Table 1 (Identified Noise

Hazardous Equipment Survey)

Variable/10-15 min/2-3x weekly

Ergonomic

Training/PPE:

Double hearing protection

(muffs and ear plugs), safety glasses1, anti-vibration gloves

Hand Arm Vibration (HAV): UNACCEPTABLE based on duration and frequency. Ensure all personnel receive training on recognition and prevention of ergonomic injury (Reference

OPNAVINST 5100.23G, Ch. 23).

Noise: UNACCEPTABLE based on existing data. Noise is a developmental reproductive hazard. Enrollment in Hearing Conservation Program Required.

Flying debris: ACCEPTABLE based on existing controls.

Pneumatic tool use: Pneumatic drills, pneumatic routers and wrenches used /noise/All

Including, but not limited to, the following tools:

Sioux 90 PSI Drill: 97.9 dBA

Sioux 90° drill/router: 91.1 dBA

90 PSI Straight router: 101.3 dBA

20-30 min/Daily PPE: Safety glasses1/double hearing protection (see

Table 1)

Noise: UNACCEPTABLE based on existing data. Noise is a developmental reproductive hazard. Enrollment in Hearing Conservation

Program Required.

ASSOCIATED HAZARDS/

NUMBER OF WORKERS

DURATION/

FREQUENCY

OF

EXPOSURE

CONTROLS EXPOSURE

ASSESSMENT

Quick setting facsimile bonding applications (2 part powder/liquid mix applied with syringe); uses include, but not limited to, bonding encapsulating bushing and drill template tooling: benzoyl peroxide, calcium carbonate, hydroquinone, methyl methacrylate/any of 40

Variable/~ 1-2 hrs/sporadic, including preparation time/daily

Adequate ventilation/PPE:

safety glasses1, nitrile gloves2

ACCEPTABLE based on existing controls.

RTV applications: including, but not limited to: RTV 159/3145/:

orthosilicate, methyltracetoxysilane, methyl trimethoxy silane, solvent naphtha, titanium tetrabutanolate, methoxysilane, methanol, methyltrimethoxy-siloxane, titanium dioxide, trimethylated silica/40

5-10 mins/2x monthly

Adequate ventilation/PPE:

safety glasses1, nitrile gloves2

ACCEPTABLE based on existing controls.

Titanium dioxide is a suspected human carcinogen.

Rivet gun (adjacent operations):

Sheet metal artisans operate rivet guns often in close proximity to other artisans. All personnel in close proximity (<6 ft) of rivet gun operations must wear double hearing protection/All

Variable/10-15 min/2-3x weekly

PPE: Double hearing protection

(muffs and ear plugs)

Noise: UNACCEPTABLE based on noise data.

Enrollment in the Hearing Conservation Program

Sealing compound applications

Sealants/catalysts/surface pre-treatments/adhesion promoters: AC-

131/AC-730 b1/2/: AC-370 B ½ / PR-

1776: AC-380/PR-2007/WS-3082/PR

2001/PR 187/PR 1824/PR 1425/PR

1204 Acetic acid, acetone, aluminum hydroxide, butanol, calcium carbonate, calcium di-chromate, carbon black, dipenta-methylene hexasulfide, epoxy resin

(bisphenol-a epichlorohydrin), ethyl acetate, ferbram, formaldehyde, hydrogenated terphenyl, kaolin, lead, magnesium carbonate, manganese dioxide, 2-methoxy propanol, methyl alcohol, nickel, phenol polymer with formaldehyde, polysulfide rubber, propyl alcohol, silica (quartz), sodium hydroxide, talc (non-asbestos), titanium dioxide, white mineral oil, zinc phosphate, zirconium n propoxide/40

Variable, 5-10 min/daily

Adequate ventilation/

Syringe/tube applications/

Sempen applications

PPE: safety glasses1, nitrile gloves2

ACCEPTABLE based on existing controls.

Carbon black is identified as possibly carcinogenic to humans.

Epichlorohydrin is a reproductive hazard (male) and a suspected carcinogen.

Formaldehyde and hexavalent chromium are identified carcinogens.

Toluene is a developmental reproductive hazard.

Titanium dioxide is identified as possibly carcinogenic to humans.

Vacuum cleaner operation:

including, but not limited to, Nilfisk

118 EXP HEPA system/noise/(see

Table 1/All

10-30 min/daily Double hearing protection (see

Table 1)

Noise: UNACCEPTABLE based on existing sampling data. Personnel are expected to exceed the OEL. Enrollment in Hearing Conservation

Program Required. Noise is a developmental reproductive hazard.

COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: 1Safety glasses shall have side shields; 2Nitrile gloves should be >

.3mm thick.

-Personnel operating a rivet gun and personnel in immediate proximity shall utilize double hearing protection.

-Artisans conducting rivet operations should utilize full fingered anti-vibration gloves when feasible. The use of anti-vibration tools is recommended. Ensure personnel are trained in the recognition and prevention of Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders.

-Ensure all personnel that utilize polyurethane paint are trained in appropriate use, handling and hazards associated with isocyanates.

-Continue to follow requirements set forth in GFE Programs and Confined Space Permits.

-29 CFR 1910.134(g) (Respiratory Protection) states that tight fitting (elastomeric half face and full face) respirators shall not be worn by employees who have facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face. Personnel with facial hair that interferes with a respirator seal are permitted to wear Bullard supplied air hoods.

-Ensure sheet metal personnel conducting extensive sanding/grinding operations comply with the Hexavalent written compliance program managed by Fleet Readiness Center East including the use of established barriers (in addition to other mandates included in

Table 2 of this document). ALL personnel within the established barrier shall wear appropriate PPE. The presence of personnel working inside the barrier without appropriate PPE is strictly prohibited.

FINDINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS:

Findings: Artisans conducting rivet operations should utilize full fingered anti-vibration gloves.

Recommendations: It is recommended that full-fingered appropriately certified EN/ANSI/ISO gloves are acquired and made available to sheet metal artisans. (Contact the FRCE ergonomics program manager with questions regarding these products.)

1. USE THE FOLLOWING EXPOSURE CODES:

ACCEPTABLE – ONE WHERE THE IH WILL NOT EXPECT THE SEG TO BE EXPOSED ABOVE THE SELECTED OEL.

UNCERTAIN – ADDITIONAL DATA NEED TO BE COLLECTED TO CLARIFY THE EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT. THE

IH SHOULD MAKE AN INTERIM EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT BASED ON OBSERVATION OF THE PROCESS AND/OR

PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT.

UNACCEPTABLE – ONE WHERE THE IH WILL EXPECT THE SEG TO BE EXPOSED ABOVE THE SELECTED OEL.

SKIN – THE MATERIAL POSES A SKIN ABSORPTION HAZARD

REPRODUCTIVE HAZARD – THE MATERIAL IS A NAVY-RECOGNIZED REPRODUCTIVE HAZARD

CARCINOGEN – THE MATERIAL CONTAINS > 0.1% OF AN OSHA, ACGIH, IARC, OR NTP-RECOGNIZED

CARCINOGEN

EXPOSURE MONITORING PLAN DATE: OCTOBER 2015

RECORDED BY: Alison N. Styron

INSTALLATION: FRCE/Airframes

BUILDING NUMBER: 4224

SHOP NAME: 95771

SUPERVISOR: 1ST JERRY BENNETT/ 2ND DON

MCLEAN

PHONE: 464-5215

TOTAL PERSONNEL: 40

Operation Potential Hazard #No.

Samples

Sample location

Method Sample

Freq

ManHr

/yr

Exposure Monitoring

Fuel Cell Modification involving “Skateboard

Cutter” (abrasive removal of sheet metal strips) and/or pneumatic router

Chromium VI, Cadmium, Nuisance dust

3 BZ

F

2-4 32

Noise 3 HZ PD 3 24

Polyurethane paint rolling application performed by sheet metal artisans

(including mixing and application)

Methylene bisphenyl isocyanate (MDI), Hexamethylene Diisocyanate

(HDI)

3 BZ F 3 ~24

95771 Supervisor(s): Please contact the Naval Health Clinic, Industrial Hygiene Department at 466-3251 or 466-

4564 prior to the next evolution of the above operations for evaluation/sampling.

I=intermittent DR=Direct Reading BZ=Breathing Zone HZ=Hearing Zone

C=continuous BI=Bubbler/impinger PD=Personal Dos. AT=Adsorption Tube

Y=Yes/N=No IT=indicator Tube GA=General Area SZ=Source Zone

F=Filter O=Other

Signed:

Title: Industrial Hygienist Date: October 15

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE

DATE: OCTOBER 2015

RECORDED BY: Alison N. Styron

INSTALLATION: FRCE/Airframes

BUILDING NUMBER: 4224

SHOP NAME: 95771

SUPERVISOR: 1ST JERRY BENNETT/ 2ND DON

MCLEAN

TOTAL PERSONNEL: 40

RECOMMENDED MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE PROGRAMS

Recommended Program Work Operation # Emp. Rationale

#196 Isocyanates Polyurethane paint application 40 Use of isocyanate containing paint/ sensitization potential

#133 Chromic

Acid/Chromium VI

Fuel Cell Sanding 40 All personnel conducting sanding/grinding operations at least 30 days a year.

#503 Noise General shop operations, pneumatic tool operation, vacuum operations, GSE operation

40 Noise levels above OEL.

#508 Hand Arm Vibration Operation of pneumatic rivet guns 40 Based on duration and frequency.

#716 Respirator User Polyurethane paint application/sanding operations

40 Sensitization potential;

potential chromium VI overexposures

TABLE 1

IDENTIFIED NOISE HAZARDOUS EQUIPMENT SURVEY

95771

Building: 4224 (Main Hangar/Flightline)

IH POC

Alison Styron 466-3362

Area

Labeled?

Available Hearing Protection Devices (HPDs) (including, but not limited to):

Adequate?

In use?

Manufacturer/Name Type NRR1

YES Sound Guard Foam Plug 29 Y Y

3M Skull Screws (Corded) Foam Plug 30 Y Y

3M Express Pod (Corded) Plug 25 Y Y

Tasco Golden Eagle (Over the Head) Muff 29 Y Y

EAR Ultrafit Triple Flange (Corded) Plug 25 Y Y

Sperian by Honeywell, Howard Leight MAX Foam Plug 33 Y Y

IDENTIFIED NOISE HAZARDOUS SOURCES*:

Source IH Log# Labeled? dBA 2

Eng. Control, abatement feasibility note

Cherry Max Blind Rivet Installer (Model #6704B) 12-2131 YES 90.9 PPE (SHP)3

Chicago Pneumatic, Pneumatic Hammer CP-444 12-1919 YES 120.9 PPE (DHP)4

3x Chicago Pneumatic Rivet Gun 12-1992 YES 106.7 PPE (DHP)

Air Ratchet ¼” Drive Snap-On FAR-25 12-1918 YES 105.5 PPE (DHP)

CP Ratchet Impact Gun 3/8” Drive 12-1915 YES 104.9 PPE (DHP)

DOTCO 90° Router Model 10L1201636 12-1917 YES 107.5 PPE (DHP)

Pneumatic Straight Router 12-1913 YES 96.7 PPE (DHP)

Ingersoll Rand Model 3AL1 1/4” Drill 12-1916 YES 94.3 PPE (SHP)

ARO 90° Drill 12-1914 YES 97.8 PPE (DHP)

Rockwell Industries “Buckeye” Drill 12-1911 YES 107.0 PPE (DHP)

Sioux Pneumatic 90 PSI drill (15071) ** NO 97.9 PPE (DHP)

Sioux 90° Pneumatic drill/router ** NO 91.1 PPE (SHP)

Pneumatic straight Router ** NO 101.3 PPE (DHP)

90° Pneumatic Drill Flex Collet 0-3000 RPM 12-1912 YES 88.6 PPE (SHP)

Mobile Start Unit “Huffer” 12-0905 NO 122.7 PPE (DHP)

Hydraulic Generator (at full run up) 12-0895 NO 100.2 PPE (DHP)

Electric Power Supply A/M 275-14 (at control panel) 16-0018 YES 88.9 PPE (SHP)

NC-10 (Mobile Electric Power Plant) 12-0903 NO 99.9 PPE (SHP)

Nilfisk Vacuum Cleaner CFM Model 118 EXP at unit 13-0644 NO 97.8 PPE (DHP)

Nilfisk Vacuum Cleaner CFM Model 118 EXP (at nozzle)

13-0645 NO 104.2 PPE (DHP)

Tiger Vac EXP 1-10(25) LDS Vacuum Cleaner (at unit) 13-0646 NO 98.1 PPE (DHP)

Tiger Vac EXP 1-10(25) LDS Vacuum Cleaner (at nozzle) 13-0647 NO 104.1 PPE (DHP)

NOISE SURVEY DATA OVERVIEW

Building Room/Location Noise Source Noise Level(s) dBA

Duration Hearing Protection

Required

4224 Main hangar, flightline

Flight operations, pneumatic tool operation, vacuum cleaners, select GSE operation

Variable 6-8 hrs/daily Single/Double

(Task dependant)

Note: * Miscellaneous equipment was assessed from various FRCE shops with the same trades and exact or similar equipment in operation. Specific Ground Support Equipment, pneumatic tool and vacuum models may vary. Additional assessment of

F-35 specific noise hazardous equipment required.

**SPLs were not officially logged as sound level meter was out of calibration. Additional assessments are required.

Key:

(1) NRR – Noise Reduction Rating of Device.

(2) dBA – Sound Pressure Level in Decibels, A-Weighted Scale.

(3) SHP – Single hearing protection

(4) DHP – Double hearing protection

Table 2

Extensive Sanding or Grinding Process Control Requirements

Control All Extensive Sanding, or Grinding (Hazard is CrVI)

Engineering Controls

(ventilation) R

Regulated Area (No food, drink, tobacco, gum, or cosmetics) R

Barrier R

Signs R

Respirator R

Coveralls R

Tyvek (hooded) R

Booties R

Handwashing facilities R

Break Area R

Housekeeping R

All surfaces as clean as practicable R

Spills/releases cleaned ASAP R

HEPA vacuum for cleaning R

Sealed, labeled Containers for Waste Disposal R

Hygiene Facilities R

Shower after shift C

Key: R=Required

C=Recommended *Do not use compressed air for cleaning (dust removal)!

DATE: OCTOBER 2015

RECORDED BY: Alison N. Styron

INSTALLATION: FRCE/Airframes

BUILDING NUMBER: 4224

SHOP NAME: 95775

SUPERVISOR: 1ST DONALD SIEBERT/2ND DON

MCLEAN

PHONE: 464-5215

TOTAL PERSONNEL: 35

SHOP OPERATIONS: Personnel are tasked with specific modifications (including, but not limited to, SLLP/AAID/TCTD) of the

F-35. Modification tasks include, but are not limited to, reinforcement work on doors, fuel cells, interior aircraft bulkheads and wing “root ribs”. This shop consists of airframers and electricians.

OPERATIONS AND

ASSOCIATED HAZARDS/

NUMBER OF WORKERS

DURATION/

FREQUENCY

OF

EXPOSURE

CONTROLS EXPOSURE

ASSESSMENT

General Shop Operations: F-35 repair work is performed in an open hangar with multiple artisans performing a variety of operations that generate noise including, but not limited to, operation of pneumatic tools, vacuums and Ground Support

Equipment (GSE). In addition the hangar is adjacent to an active flightline/Noise

Adjacent abrasive operations can generate miscellaneous dusts/Flying

Debris

Ground Support Equipment operation is sometimes conducted on the hangar deck/Diesel exhaust/carbon monoxide

Some operations require personnel to work in awkward/static positions/

Ergonomic stressors/work-related musculoskeletal disorders

The hangar is subject to extreme temperatures/Thermal stress/All

7-8 hrs/daily PPE: Single

Ergonomic training

Training in thermal stress recognition and personal exposures are expected to exceed the

Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED)

Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL). Enrollment reproductive hazard (developmental). Diesel exhaust particulates identified as suspected

Ergonomic: Ensure all personnel receive training on recognition and prevention of ergonomic injury (Reference OPNAVINST 5100.23G, Ch.

23).

Thermal Stress: ACCEPTABLE. Ensure personnel continue to be trained in thermal stress recognition and prevention. Ensure appropriate breaks are taken with consideration of work performance and temperature.

Adhesive applications (cyano-acrylate and epoxy blends) including, but not limited to:

Scotchweld 1252/CB 200/ Super-

Bonder 495, EA 9396 and EA 9309:

acrylonitrile butadiene polymer, antimony trioxide, carbon black, epoxy resin, ethyl cyanoacrylate, formaldehyde resin, isopropyl alcohol, limestone, MEK, methacrylates, paraffin waxes, titanium dioxide, fumed silica, triethylene pentamine, triethylenetetramine/35

Variable/5-10 min/daily

Adequate ventilation/

Application method (syringe/brush)/

PPE: safety glasses1, nitrile gloves2

ACCEPTABLE based on existing controls.

Epichlorohydrin is a reproductive hazard (male) and identified as a suspected human carcinogen.

Acrylonitrile is a suspected carcinogen.

Titanium dioxide and carbon black are identified as possibly carcinogenic to humans.

ASSOCIATED HAZARDS/

NUMBER OF WORKERS

DURATION/

FREQUENCY

OF

EXPOSURE

CONTROLS EXPOSURE

ASSESSMENT

Administrative duties: supervisors/ work leaders conduct extensive work at computer stations/ergonomic injury/2

6-8 hrs/daily Ergonomic training

No reported issues, however, potential exists for ergonomic injuries to occur.

Ensure all personnel receive training on recognition and prevention of ergonomic injury

(Reference OPNAVINST 5100.23G, Ch. 23).

Aircraft fuel handling: JP-5/JP-8:

transfer system is “closed”, however, potential for splash at sampling and hook up and disconnection/kerosene, naphthalene, noise (conducted on flight line)/Qualified airframers and electricians

Variable/flight test dependant

Sampling:

Variable:10-15 min/weekly

Variable:

Fueling: ~1 hr/1-2x monthly

Closed system/ adequate ventilation/PPE:

face shield, safety glasses1, nitrile gloves2 double hearing protection (on flightline adjacent to engaged aircraft)

Noise: UNACCEPTABLE based on existing

Similar Exposure Group (SEG) data.

Enrollment in medical surveillance required.

Noise is a developmental reproductive hazard.

Other stressors: ACCEPTABLE based on acquired Similar Exposure Group (SEG) sampling data for fueling operations. Existing controls are adequate.

Aircraft surface/component cleaning: surfaces must be cleaned

(prepped) for bonding and other applications/isopropyl, DS-104/108 solvent wipes (petroleum distillates)/All

10-15 min/2-3x daily

Adequate ventilation/PPE:

safety glasses1, ventilation/brush application/PPE:

safety glasses1, nitrile gloves2

ACCEPTABLE based on Similar Exposure

Group (SEG) sampling data. Existing controls are adequate.

Hexavalent chromium compounds are identified

Battery Handling: lithium batteries are removed from aircraft at induction phase and reinstalled upon

“mod” completion/ ergonomic injury (lifting) electrical shock/All electricians

Note: 95775 personnel do not charge batteries

Variable/30 min/monthly

SOPs/Proper lifting procedures/

PPE: Anti-electrical shock gloves, safety glasses1

ACCEPTABLE based on existing controls.

Ergonomic: Ensure all personnel receive training on recognition and prevention of ergonomic injury (Reference OPNAVINST

5100.23G, Ch. 23).

Engine oil sampling/handling/ administration: (including use of

PON 6)/petroleum distillates, tricresyl phosphate, pressurized oil/22

Variable/~5-30 min/~monthly

PPE: safety glasses1, nitrile gloves2, face shield

Engine removal/installation including use of F-35 specific engine

“R and I” cart; incidental exposure to aircraft fuel, hydraulic fluid and lubricants including petroleum distillates, molybdenum disulfide, tricresyl phosphate, kerosene, ethyl benzene, naphthalene, diisononyl ester, polyalphaolefins/pinch point injury/Qualified personnel only

Variable/2 hrs/2x monthly

SOPs/Specific

Support

Equipment training/ Proper use and disposal of absorbent

(fuel/oil) cloths/

PPE: safety glasses1, nitrile gloves2

ASSOCIATED

HAZARDS/NUMBER OF

WORKERS

DURATION/

FREQUENCY

OF

EXPOSURE

CONTROLS EXPOSURE

ASSESSMENT

Fuel cell work (excluding sanding operations): Fuel cells must be evaluated before entry and personnel adhere to applicable permits. No entries are made into fuel cells that would require the use of a respirator.

Personnel are confined space trained/confined space hazard, JP-5/

JP-8 fuel vapors (naphthalene, kerosene), awkward postures (work related musculoskeletal injury), oxygen deficiency/Variable

Note: The Gas Free

Engineering/Confined Space

Program is managed by the FRCE

Safety Office. Employees should continue to adhere to all program requirements.

Variable durations/

~ 2hrs/ monthly

SOPs/Gas Free

Engineering/

Confined space entry training/

Mechanical ventilation/

PPE: task dependent (refer to COM-

NAVAIR and

FRC East specific requirements) safety glasses1, nitrile gloves2 coveralls

Exposures are highly variable. Based upon ambient monitoring and adherence to Gas Free

Engineering permit requirement exposures are expected to be ACCEPTABLE. Existing controls are adequate.

Contact the FRCE Safety Office with questions regarding this program.

Naphthalene is a suspected human carcinogen.

Ensure all personnel receive training on prevention of ergonomic injury (Reference OPNAVINST 5100.23G, Ch. 23)

Ground Support Equipment (GSE) operation a variety of support equipment is used including, but not limited, to: PAO Servicing cart, hydraulic generator, NC-10, tug, CGAC/noise, diesel exhaust, carbon monoxide/qualified personnel

30 min/1-2x daily

Training/ adequate natural ventilation/PPE:

double hearing protection

Noise: UNACCEPTABLE based on existing

Similar Exposure Group (SEG) data. Enrollment in the Hearing Conservation Program is required.

Noise is a developmental and female reproductive hazard. Additional sampling data is required for support equipment operation(s).

Diesel exhaust/Carbon monoxide:

ACCEPTABLE based on existing controls.

Diesel exhaust particulates identified as suspected carcinogens.

Carbon monoxide is a reproductive hazard

(developmental).

Workplace monitoring of this operation is required to capture noise levels. Please contact the Naval Health Clinic Industrial Hygiene

Department at 466-3362 to schedule monitoring of this operations.

Ground turn up/F-35 flight check/ flightline work: noise, flying debris, thermal stress

~Variable/Only qualified personnel/

2-3 people per event (Airframers and Electricians)

Variable/3-4 days/quarterly

SOPs/Thermal stress training/

PPE: Double hearing protection, flightline goggles

Noise: UNACCEPTABLE based on existing

Similar Exposure Group (SEG) data.

Enrollment in the Hearing Conservation Program is required. Noise is a developmental reproductive hazard.

Other stressors: ACCEPTABLE based on existing controls.

Thermal Stress: ACCEPTABLE. Continue to ensure all personnel are trained in thermal stress recognition and prevention.

Workplace monitoring of this operation is required to capture F-35 noise levels.

Please contact the Naval Health Clinic

Industrial Hygiene Department at 466-3362 to schedule monitoring of this operations.

ASSOCIATED

HAZARDS/NUMBER OF

WORKERS

DURATION/

FREQUENCY

OF

EXPOSURE

CONTROLS EXPOSURE

ASSESSMENT

Hydraulic fluid sampling/ handling/ administration/removal: personnel sample hydraulic fluid as needed and administer fluid with hydraulic generators and manual pump units

(HSUs)/diisononyl ester, polyalphaolefins/22

(See GSE operation for assessment of hydraulic generator)

5-30 min/1-2x monthly

PPE: safety glasses1, nitrile gloves2

Noise (while using hydraulic generator):

UNACCEPTABLE based on existing Similar

Exposure Group (SEG) data. Enrollment in the

Hearing Conservation Program is required.

Noise is a developmental and female reproductive hazard.

All other stressors: ACCEPTABLE. Existing controls are adequate.

Paint: Epoxy priming with 2 part epoxy kit applied with brush (MIL-

PRF-22750): including, but not limited to, titanium dioxide, epoxy resin, bisphenol-A, quartz, polyamide, naphthalene, methyl ethyl ketone/All

Variable/5-10 min/weekly

Adequate ventilation/ brush application method/PPE:

safety glasses1, nitrile gloves2

ACCEPTABLE based on existing controls.

Quartz is an identified carcinogen.

Epichlorohydrin is a reproductive hazard (male) and a suspected carcinogen.

Toluene is a developmental reproductive hazard.

Titanium dioxide is a suspected carcinogen.

Paint: Polyurethane Paint use

(including application on actuator housings) (2 oz. kit including base/curing agent/activator) applied with roller; personnel mix paints before use; number of kits used per evolution can vary; acetic acid, aliphatic isocyanate, hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), methylene bisphenyl isocyanate (MDI), xylene, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl-isobutylketone, methyl propyl toluene/any of 35 monthly

Adequate ventilation/

SOPs/

Isocyanate training/PPE:

nitrile gloves2, disposable coveralls, half face respirator with OV cartridges and

N95 pre-filters and chemical safety goggles

OR full face respirator with

OV cartridges and N95 pre-filters at a minimum;

(Bullard hoods available for use)

Isocyanates: UNKNOWN/

INTERIM ASSESSMENT: UNACCEPTABLE

based on insufficient data on rolling operations, vaporization potential of paint components and sensitization hazard.

Exposure monitoring of this operation is required.

Please contact the Naval Health Clinic Industrial

Hygiene Department at 466-3362 to schedule exposure monitoring of this operation.

Ensure all personnel utilizing polyurethane paint kits are trained in proper paint use, handling and hazards associated with isocyanates. (Contact the

FRC East Safety Department with questions.)

Ensure all personnel tasked with using polyurethane paint are enrolled in Isocyanates and

Respirator User Medical Surveillance programs.

Personnel should continue to avoid skin contact.

Solvent exposures: ACCEPTABLE based on adequate ventilation and no applications performed in confined spaces. Existing controls are adequate.

Toluene is a developmental reproductive hazard.

Xylene is a female and developmental reproductive hazard.

Continue to ensure all paint and mixing applications are performed in well ventilated areas and that dermal exposure is avoided.

Ensure personnel adhere to specific COMNAVAIR instruction regarding polyurethane paint application in aircraft hangars.

Pneumatic tool use: Pneumatic drills, pneumatic routers and wrenches used /noise/All

Including, but not limited to:

Sioux 90 PSI Drill: 97.9 dBA

Sioux 90° drill/router: 91.1 dBA

90 PSI Straight router: 101.3 dBA

20-30 min/Daily PPE: Safety glasses1/double hearing…