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Journal Article 
Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 93-1000-2406, Ithaca City School District, Transportation Department, Ithaca, New York 
Donovan, BA 
1994 
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In response to a request from the local section of the National Education Association (NEA), an investigation was begun into possible exposures to diesel exhaust, solvents, and brake pad asbestos (1332214) fibers at the Transportation Department of the Ithaca City School District (SIC-4151), Ithaca, New York. To determine exposures to diesel exhaust, elemental carbon (7440440) samples were collected. Even though no painting or brake pad procedures were underway at the time of the study, recommendations were made for establishing a paint booth or local exhaust ventilation system to control organic vapor exposures. Workers smoked in the building, and there was no ventilation, and no smoking policy in place. The author concludes that a health hazard may exist from exposure to diesel exhausts. The author recommends specific measures to reduce exposures. 
Occupational safety and health; Indoor air pollution; Repair shops; Occupational exposure; Ventilation; Exhaust emissions; Carcinogens; Asbestos; Air pollution monitoring; Organic solvents; Tobacco smoking; Diesel engines; Ithaca(New York); Region 2; SIC 4151; ETS(Environmental tobacco smoke); CAS 1332214; CAS 7440440