Occupational Hazards Associated with Geothermal Energy
- Key words
- Safety; Hazards; Worker; USA; California; Noise; H2S; Chemicals; Heat; Health Hazzards; Drilling; Power Production; Abatement; Public Health; Steam Field; Power Plant; Direct Use; Industrial Hygiene; CEC; LLNL; California Department of Health
- Conference
- Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
- Year
- 1979
- Session
- Safety; Hydrogen sulfide; Drilling; Public health; Power pla
- Language
- English
Abstract
Exposure to noise, H2S, NH3, hazardous chemicals and wastes, an heat are the major occupational health hazards associated with geothermal energy development - from drilling to power production. Exposures to these agents, although not unique to geothermal energy development, occur in situations peculiar to the industry. Reports show that occupational illnesses associated with geothermal energy development have increased, and most result from the H2S abatement systems used in response to environmental pollution regulations.
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