Respiratory Symptoms in Workers at Three Commercial Kitchens: Health Hazard Evaluation Report: HETA 2008-0125, 0126, 0127-3093

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received from the UNITE HERE International Union a request for health hazard evaluations (HHE) of respiratory health and inhalation exposures of food preparation workers at three New York City food service facilities managed by the Aramark Corporation. This request was prompted by concerns of exposure to artificial butter-flavored cooking oils, containing diacetyl. Exposure to diacetyl is associated with a severe lung disease, called bronchiolitis obliterans. NIOSH findings and recommendations are detailed.

Author: Randy Boylstein

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Publication Date: Nov 30, 2009

Number of Pages: 94 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 1493500066

ISBN-13: 9781493500062