The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducted a health hazard evaluation of an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded (ICF/MR) in Michigan. Their findings and recommendations are outlined in this document.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducted, at the joint union/management request, a health hazard evaluation at Tru-Weld Grating Inc. in Litchfield, Illinois. The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Local 486 and Tru-Weld Grating Inc. management submitted the request due to high numbers of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in employees working in the barline, welding, and saw areas. A site investigation was conducted in February 2008. The findings/recommendations are outlined in this document.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducted, at the request of a confidential employee, a health hazard evaluation at an aluminum beverage can manufacturer. Employees were concerned about exposures to metalworking fluids (MWFs), inorganic acids, printing inks, and noise. Employees reported having skin rashes, headaches, fatigue, and upper respiratory symptoms. The findings/recommendations are outlined in this document.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a confidential employee request for a health hazard evaluation (HHE) at an oncology clinic in Florida. Employees submitting the HHE request were concerned with work-related upper respiratory irritation, headache, fainting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and other health effects. NIOSH findings and recommendations are detailed.

3133The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received an employer request for a health hazard evaluation at a police department in Kentucky. The employer submitted the request because employees working in a vault used to store drug evidence were experiencing health symptoms. NIOSH's findings and recommendations are discussed.