The Health Hazard Evaluation Program received a request from a steel mill in Pennsylvania. The employee and union representatives were concerned about skin irritation and possible respiratory problems from fiberglass fibers shedding from their cut-resistant sleeves. They were also concerned about safety and hygiene problems from the required use of these sleeves. The report includes the authors' findings and recommendations.
The Health Hazard Evaluation Program received a request from a steel mill in Pennsylvania. The employee and union representatives were concerned about...