Publications
Investigating dilution ventilation control strategies in a modern U.S. school bus in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
M. Van Dyke, B. King, E. Esswein, J. Adgate, M. Dally & M. Kosnett (2022)
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 19:5, 271-280, DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2022.2050739
Self-reported exposure to hazards and mitigation strategies among oil and gas extraction workers in three U.S. states, Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 19:10-11, 676-689, DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2022.2123496
Kaitlin C. Wingate, Kenneth A. Scott, Stephanie Pratt, Bradley King, Eric J. Esswein, Alejandra Ramirez-Cardenas, John Snawder & Kyla Hagan-Haynes (2022)
An Ancient Hazard in a 21st Century Workplace: The Power of
Partnerships and Collaboration Investigating Respirable Crystalline Silica in
Hydraulic Fracturing
Eric J. Esswein, Bradley King, and Ryan Hill, June 2, 2021 Oil and Gas |
Blogs | CDC
Respirable crystalline silica is a confirmed occupational exposure
risk during hydraulic fracturing: What do we know about controls?
Eric J. Esswein, Bradley King, Mwangi Ndonga & Evgeny Andronov (2019)
Proceedings from the Silica in the Oilfield Conference, Journal of
Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 16:10, 669-674, DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2019.1652757
Measurement of area and personal breathing zone concentrations of
diesel particulate matter (DPM) during oil and gas extraction operations, including
hydraulic fracturing.
Eric J. Esswein, Marissa Alexander-Scott, John Snawder & Michael Breitenstein
J Occup Environ Hyg 2018 Jan; 15(1):63-70
Evaluation of an improved prototype mini-baghouse to control the
release of respirable crystalline silica from sand movers.
Alexander BM; Esswein EJ; Gressel MG; Kratzer JL; Feng HA; Miller AL; Cauda
E; Heil Gas
J Occup Environ Hyg 2018 Jan; 15(1):24-37
The development and testing of a prototype mini-baghouse to control
the release of respirable crystalline silica from sand movers.
Alexander-BM; Esswein-EJ; Gressel-MG; Kratzer-JL; Feng-HA; King-B;
Miller-AL; Cauda-E
J Occup Environ Hyg 2016 Aug; 13(8):628-638
Addressing infection prevention and control in the first U.S.
community hospital to care for patients with Ebola virus disease: context for
national recommendations and future strategies.
Cummings-KJ; Choi-MJ; Esswein-EJ; de Perio-MA; Harney-JM; Chung-WM;
Lakey-DL; Liddell-AM; Rollin-PE
Ann Intern Med 2016 Jul; 165(1):41-49
In-depth survey
report: field evaluation of the NIOSH mini-baghouse assembly generation 3 for
control of silica dust on sand movers.
Alexander BM; Esswein EJ; Gressel MG; Kratzer JL; Feng HA; Miller AL; Cauda
E; Heil G
Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health
Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health, EPHB 373-12a, 2016 Jul; :1-46
Factors affecting hydrocarbon gas and vapor exposure of upstream oil
and gas workers during completion and production activities at unconventional shale
oil and gas wells.
Snawder-JE; Alexander-Scott-M; Breitenstein-MJ; Esswein-EJ; Johnson-BC;
King-B; Striley-CA; Toseski-J
Toxicologist 2016 Mar; 150(1):161
Occupational health and safety aspects of oil and gas
extraction.
Esswein-EJ; Retzer-K; King-B; Cook-Shimanek-M
Environmental and health issues in unconventional oil and gas development.
Kaden DA, Rose TL, eds. Waltham, MA: Elsevier, 2016 Jan; :93-105
Initiation of a ring approach to infection prevention and control at
non-Ebola health care facilities - Liberia, January-February 2015.
Nyenswah-T; Massaquoi-M; Zenabu Gbanya-M; Fallah-M; Amegashie-F; Kenta-A;
Johnson-KL; Yahya-D; Badini-M; Soro-L; Pessoa-Silva-CL; Roger-I; Selvey-L; VanderEnde-K;
Murphy-M; Cooley-LA; Olsen-SJ; Christie-A; Vertefeuille-J; Navin-T; McElroy-P; Park-BJ;
Esswein-E; Fagan-R; Mahoney-F
MMWR 2015 May; 64(18):505-508
In-depth survey report: field evaluation of a NIOSH mini-baghouse
assembly for control of silica dust on sand movers.
Alexander BM; Esswein EJ; Gressel MG; Kratzer JL; Feng HA; King B; Miller
AL; Cauda E
Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health
Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health, EPHB 373-11a, 2015 Feb; :1-46
Evaluation of some potential chemical exposure risks during flowback
operations in unconventional oil and gas extraction: preliminary results.
Esswein-EJ; Snawder-J; King-B; Breitenstein-M; Alexander-Scott-M; Kiefer-M
J Occup Environ Hyg 2014 Oct; 11(10):D174-D184
Identification of volatile organic compound sources and exposure
assessment of upstream oil and gas workers during well completion activities.
Snawder-JE; Breitenstein-MJ; Alexander-Scott-M; Esswein-EJ; King-B; Kiefer-M
Toxicologist 2014 Mar; 138(1):418
Understanding silica exposure risks and controls for wellsite
completions crews.
Snawder-J; Breitenstein-M; Esswein-E; Sieber-WK; Kiefer-M
Well Serv 2013 Sep/Oct; 54(5):14-18
Occupational exposures to respirable crystalline silica during
hydraulic fracturing.
Esswein-EJ; Breitenstein-M; Snawder-J; Kiefer-M; Sieber-WK
J Occup Environ Hyg 2013 Jul; 10(7):347-356
Keeping up with the oil and gas rush: NIOSH seeks to improve worker
safety and health in the U.S. upstream oil and gas industry.
Esswein-E; Hill-R
Synergist 2013 Jun-Jul; 24(6):24-27
Evaluation of a handwipe disclosing method for lead.
Ashley-K; Wise-TJ; Esswein-EJ
Surface and dermal sampling. Brisson M, Ashley K, eds. West Conshohocken PA:
ASTM International, STP 1533, 2011 Nov; :57-66
Handwipe method for removing lead from skin.
Esswein-EJ; Boeniger-MF; Ashley-K
Surface and dermal sampling. Brisson M, Ashley K, eds. West Conshohocken PA:
ASTM International, STP 1533, 2011 Nov; :67-81
Case Studies: Manganese Exposure in the Manufacture of Plywood: An Unsuspected Health Hazard
Dawn Tharr Column Editor & Eric J. Esswein (1994)
Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 9:11, 745-751, DOI: 10.1080/1047322X.1994.10388404
Workplace Simulations: An Alternative to On-Site Industrial Hygiene Sampling
Herbert L. Venable, Eric J. Esswein, Dawn G. Tharr & Howard S. Brightman (1994)
Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 9:8, 545-551, DOI: 10.1080/1047322X.1994.10388369
Effect of an Ozone-Generating Air-Purifying Device on Reducing Concentrations of Formaldehyde in Air,
Eric J. Esswein & Mark F. Boeniger (1994)
Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 9:2, 139-146, DOI: 10.1080/1047322X.1994.10388285
Patents
Systems and methods for controlling particulate release from large
equipment
Patent number: 9669345
Abstract: A containment system for reducing the release of harmful
respirable particles through surface openings in equipment that carries sand includes a
filter-receiving member configured to be coupled over an opening in a surface of the
equipment and a filter member configured to be coupled to the filter-receiving member. The
filter-receiving member can have a first side, a second side, and a passageway extending
from the first side to the second side. The filter can have a porosity that permits air to
flow through the filter member and restricts the flow of solid particulates.
Type: Grant
Filed: January 11, 2016
Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary,
Department of Health and Human Services
Inventors: Eric J. Esswein, Michael Breitenstein, John E. Snawder, Michael
Gerard Gressel, Jerry L. Kratzer
Handwipe Disclosing Method for the Presence of
Lead
Patent number: 6248593
Abstract: A method of detecting lead contamination of a surface is
disclosed. A handwipe issued to collect any lead contamination on the surface. The lead is
solubilized with an aqueous acid solution and treated with rhodizonate or sulfide anions.
A change in color from pink to red, where rhodizonate anions are used, or brown to black,
where sulfide anions are used, is indicative of the presence of lead. The method is
suitable for testing surfaces such as floors, walls, windowsills, and human skin.
Type: Grant
Filed: December 9, 1999
Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of
Health and Human Services
Inventors: Eric J. Esswein, Mark Boeniger, Kevin Ashley
Wipes and Methods for
Removal of Metal Contamination From Surfaces
Patent number: 7604997
Abstract: Wipes, methods and kits useful for testing and/or removal of metal
from surfaces (such as, dermal surfaces) are disclosed. Exemplar wipes, including the
combination of a three-dimensionally textured absorbent support, a cationic surfactant,
and a weak acid, are disclosed. In some examples, the cationic surfactant is
isostearamidopropyl morpholine lactate (ISML), and the weak acid is citric acid.
Type: Grant
Filed: January 18, 2005
Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of
Health and Human Services
Inventors: Eric J. Esswein, Mark F. Boeniger, Kevin E. Ashley