Title:
The Firestone Tire & Rubber, Co. workers depicted in this historic image, were working with industrial driers used to dry synthetic rubber.
Description:
The Firestone Tire & Rubber, Co. workers depicted in this historic image, were working with industrial driers used to dry synthetic rubber. The environment appeared to be well-ventilated by large, hooded ventilation units located throughout the workplace, in order to remove irritating smoke, which was a byproduct of this manufacturing process. Even though the atmosphere was being regularly cleansed, none of the men were wearing protective masks, goggles, or gloves.The NIOSH Historic Photo Collection was the 'picture file' of the Industrial Hygiene Division of the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) (c. 1930-1960). It is both a unique mid-20th century image collection of people in workplace environments, and a documentary record of the science of studying workers and the workplace. The collection consisted of photographs, and some original drawings.
Creator:
CDC/ Barbara Jenkins, NIOSH; Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.
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Date Added:
November 27, 2012