Workers’ exposure to nano-objects in R&D laboratories: An integrated risk management and communication approach
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ssci.2020.104793
Abstract: Abstract The growing development of emerging and enabling technologies, including nanotechnologies, calls for a responsible approach to identify, evaluate, prevent and communicate health and safety (H&S) concerns related to them. This study proposes a methodology… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; risk; risk management; workers exposure ... See more keywords
85 Workers’ Exposure to Respirable and Inhalable Particles During Filling of Containers with Bulk Material and Efficacy of Protective Measures
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DOI: 10.1093/annweh/wxac087.024
Abstract: Containers are filled with bulk material in many enterprises. To assess workers´ exposure to respirable and inhalable particles we have performed workplace measurements in ten enterprises. Beside personal air sampling stationary samplers were used in… read more here.
Keywords: workers exposure; particle fraction; bulk material; exposure respirable ... See more keywords
Emissions into the Air from Bitumen and Rubber Bitumen—Implications for Asphalt Workers’ Exposure
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DOI: 10.1093/annweh/wxy053
Abstract: The risk among asphalt workers of developing adverse health effects may increase due to their occupational exposure. One area of special concern arises when rubber granules are mixed into bitumen to enhance asphalt properties. This… read more here.
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WORKERS EXPOSURE TO NOISE IN SURFACE EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY
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DOI: 10.30638/eemj.2017.147
Abstract: Discomfort caused by noise is ever-present, having numerous physiological, psychological and social implications. One of the most important discomfort factors for personnel working in the processes of surface coal extraction is represented by noise. This… read more here.
Keywords: exposure noise; noise surface; workers exposure; extractive industry ... See more keywords