A demonstration of NIOSH push-pull ventilation criteria.
This paper summarizes the results of a study performed on an actual chrome plating tank in order to validate criteria for push-pull ventilation systems developed by Huebener and Hughes at NIOSH. Validation of the criteria was made by taking area industrial hygiene samples for hexavalent and total chrome at ten locations around the plating tank. The sampling was performed during actual production runs or while the tank was operating with a dummy load. The sampling data are summarized. The data show that the push-pull system, operating at Huebener's criteria, could control emissions to below the current standards and guidelines. Conclusions and recommendations are included.
D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational / Q000032:analysis; D002857:Chromium / Q000032:analysis; D004572:Electrolysis; D004595:Electroplating; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D009314:National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, U.S.; D014481:United States; D014691:Ventilation
D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational; D002857:Chromium