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Industrial hygiene for insulation workers.
Authors
Balzer JL
Source
J Occup Med 1968 Jan; 10(1):25-31
Link
NIOSHTIC No.
00036315
Abstract
The risk to asbestos workers from exposure to amosite and chrysotile asbestos, fibrous glass, cork, plastic and adhesives is evaluated. The over all time weighted average exposure to asbestos containing materials is determined to be below the present TLV, however the incidence of radiographic changes indicative of asbestosis in over 25% of workers with 20 years or more employment suggests that the present TLV is too high. Recommendations are made for increased ventilation, substitution of materials, changes in work habits and personal respiratory protective equipment combined with education of employees to potential hazards.
Keywords
NIOSH-Grant; NIOSH-Publication; Insulation-materials; Insulation-workers; Respiratory-system-disorders; Industrial-hygiene
CODEN
JOCMA7
CAS No.
12001-29-5; 1332-21-4
Publication Date
19680101
Document Type
Journal Article
Funding Type
Grant
Fiscal Year
1968
Identifying No.
Grant-Number-EC-00218
Issue of Publication
1
ISSN
0096-1736
Priority Area
Respiratory-system-disorders
Source Name
Journal of Occupational Medicine
State
CA
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Content source:
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Education and Information Division