Re: Worker Deficiency in Res

["Alan R. Marchand" <radarm@accessnv.com>]

At 02:18 PM 6/10/97 -0500, you wrote:
>                      RE>Worker Deficiency in Respirators          6/10/97
>
>Brian,  Gary from MK Oak Ridge had an interesting reversal.  Individuals
>worked faster because they felt they were in an unsafe environment.  Paula
>Trinoskey

Yes, but did they work safely? resirators reduce the worker efficiency.
>
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>Date: 6/10/97 10:58 AM
>To: PAULA TRINOSKEY
>From: radsafe@romulus.ehs.uiuc.edu
>     Dear Radsafers,
>     
>     I am looking for a reference that estimates the decrease in a worker's 
>     efficiency while wearing respiratory protection.  One source indicates 
>     that the time needed to finish work is increased by between 20 to 25%. 
>     I am developing a training module addressing ALARA consideration for 
>     respirator use.
>     
>     Please respond to me directly at:
>     
>     brian_l_killand@rl.gov
>     
>     Takk!
>     
>     Brian Killand
>     Fluor Daniel Hanford
>     
>     Standard disclaimers apply
>
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