Building reopens after five Hanford workers report chemical vapors

A building is back open on the Hanford site, after five workers reported odors Monday afternoon.

Officials with Washington River Protection Solutions said in a statement after receiving air monitoring and sampling results that showed no chemicals above action levels, officials reopened the area to workers.

On Monday, WRPS says the employees were inside the 702-AZ exhauster building, inspecting an emergency lighting system. After the odors were reported, all workers were told to leave the area and it had been restricted.

All five workers who reported the possible chemical vapors refused precautionary medical treatment. WRPS adds that the area does not require the use of a supplied-air respirator.