CIS 95-381 Designation of Occupations Regulations [Canada - Alberta]. Canadian OSH Legislation CD-ROM, CCOHS, 250 Main Street East, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1H6, Canada, 1992. 11p. (In English)

This Regulation supplies a classification of occupations for purposes of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (CIS 88-9). The occupations are classified according to the following categories: managerial and administrative; natural sciences, engineering and mathematics; social sciences; religion; teaching; medicine and health; artistic, literary, performing arts; sport and recreation; clerical; sales; services; fishing, hunting and trapping; forestry and logging; oil and gas exploration and drilling; processing; product fabrication, assembly and repair; construction trades; equipment operation; other construction trades; mining and quarrying; machining. (63954)

CIS 95-382 Designation of Serious Injury and Accident Regulation [Canada - Alberta]. Canadian OSH Legislation CD-ROM, CCOHS, 250 Main Street East, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1H6, Canada, 1992. 2p. (In English)

This Regulation lists injuries and accidents considered in Alberta as serious according to the occupational safety and health act. (63960)

CIS 95-383 Council Decision of 15 December 1994 adopting a specific programme of research and technological development, including demonstration, in the field of biomedicine and health (1994 to 1998) [European Communities]. (French: Décision du Conseil, du 15 décembre 1994, arrêtant un programme spécifique de recherche, de développement technologique et de démonstration dans le domaine de la biomédecine et de la santé (1994-1998) [Communautés européennes]) Official Journal of the European Communities - Journal officiel des Communautés européennes, 31 Dec. 1994, Vol.37, No.L.361, p.40-55. (In English, French)

This Council Decision adopts a specific programme for research and technological development in the field of biomedicine and health (including research on occupational and environmental health). The particular research areas in this field shall be: identification and control of risk factors at the workplace, with emphasis on biological and chemical hazards; health education and preventive measures to reduce accidents at work and exposure to risk factors; interactions between risk factors at the workplace and in the environment and the aetiology of occupation-related diseases; connections between occupational/environmental risk factors (e.g. toxic agents) and disease aetiology (e.g. of cancer). In annex: details of the scientific and technological objectives and content of the programme; indicative breakdown of the budgetary amounts deemed necessary (ECU 13.5 millions for OSH, out of the ECU 336 millions total); specific rules for implementing the programme. (64013)

CIS 95-384 Notification concerning the performance of work [Denmark]. (Danish: Bekendtgørelse om arbejdets udførelse) Direktoratet for Arbejdstilsynet, Landskronagade 33, 2100 København Ø, Denmark, 13 Oct. 1994. 11p. (In Danish)

This notification (entry into force 21 Oct. 1994) implements the following European Union Directives: 89/391 (CIS 89/1401), 91/383 (CIS 92-6) and 92/85 (CIS 93-22). It states the rules applying to work done for an employer, and it covers employers, management personnel, employees, suppliers etc. Contents: planning and adaptation of the work, general and special requirements regarding performance of work, training of workers, monitoring of the working environment, notification and approval of major changes, detailed obligations and exceptions, appeal procedures, penalties and enforcement. Notification No.1182 of 18 Dec. 1992 is replaced. (64208)

CIS 95-385 Legislation of the Federal Jurisdiction [Canada]. (French: Législation de l'administration fédérale [Canada]) Labour Canada, Canadian OSH Legislation CD-ROM, CCOHS, 250 Main Street East, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1H6, Canada, 1992. 9p. (In English, French)

This is a list of Canadian federal legislation (Acts and Regulations) concerning occupational safety and health related matters. The following subjects are covered: atomic energy and radioactive substances; pest control products; hazardous products and information on them; oil exploration and drilling (off-shore and on public land); environmental protection; general safety and health (in the federal civil service, in coal and uranium mines, and in transportation vehicles and vessels); passive smoking; transportation safety; pipelines; the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). (63952)

CIS 95-386 Directory of occupational safety and health legislation in Canada 1991-1992 [Canada - British Columbia]. Labour Canada, Canadian OSH Legislation CD-ROM, CCOHS, 250 Main Street East, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1H6, Canada, 1992. 6p. (In English)

List of legislation (Acts and Regulations) on occupational safety and health in effect in the Province of British Columbia in June 1991. (63958)

CIS 95-387 Directory of occupational safety and health legislation in Canada 1991-1992 [Canada - Alberta]. Labour Canada, Canadian OSH Legislation CD-ROM, CCOHS, 250 Main Street East, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1H6, Canada, 1992. 7p. (In English)

List of legislation (Acts and Regulations) on occupational safety and health in effect in the Province of Alberta in June 1991. (63959)

CIS 95-388 First Aid Regulation, 1981 [Canada - Alberta]. Canadian OSH Legislation CD-ROM, CCOHS, 250 Main Street East, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1H6, Canada, 1992. 12p. (In English)

Regulation issued under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (CIS 88-9). (63955)

CIS 95-389 Logging Operations - Final rule [USA]. Department of Labor - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Federal Register, 12 Oct. 1994, Vol.59, No.196 (Part II), p.51672-51748. 11 ref. (In English)

This Final rule extends regulated safety requirements to all logging operations (hitherto, 29 CFR 1910.266 had applied only to pulpwood logging). Contents: scope, application and definitions; general safety requirements (personal protective equipment, first-aid kits, seat belts, fire extinguishers, environmental conditions, work areas, signalling, overhead electric lines, flammable and combustible liquids, explosives and blasting agents); hand and portable powered tools; machines (general requirements, machine operation, protective structures, overhead guards, machine access, exhaust systems, brakes, guarding); vehicle safety; tree harvesting; training. In appendices: mandatory minimum supplies and training for first aid. Very extensive supplementary information (regulatory history; hazards, accident and injury data; major issues; summary and explanation of the Final Standard). (64012)

CIS 95-390 General regulations regarding occupational safety and health in mines and quarries [Portugal]. (Portuguese: Regulamento geral de segurança e higiene no trabalho nas minas e pedreiras) Federação dos Sindicatos da Metalurgia, Metalomecânica e Minas de Portugal, Lisboa, Portugal, 1990. 22p. (In Portuguese)

This Decree replaces 18/85 (CIS 87-740). It puts into effect, as of Nov.1990, regulations concerning: generalities (aims, scope and definitions, responsibilities of employers and workers); obligation of keeping detailed plans of undertakings; access to underground workings; transport of goods and workers; extraction; cables; safety and emergency signalling; opening and extension of shafts; support of mineworkings; ventilation; lighting; use of explosives; explosive atmospheres and dusts; precautions against flooding; prevention and control of fires; machinery and equipment; open-air exploration; electrical installations; health protection; first aid and rescue operations; reporting and investigation of accidents; health and safety services. (64019)

CIS 95-391 Chemical Hazards Regulation [Canada - Alberta]. Canadian OSH Legislation CD-ROM, CCOHS, 250 Main Street East, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1H6, Canada, 1992. 34p. (In English)

Internet:
http://www.canlii.org/ab/laws/regu/1988r.393/20040430/whole.html

These Regulations (replacing Alberta Regulation 8/82 on chemical hazards), which came into effect on 15 Mar. 1989, incorporate amendments up to and including Alberta Regulation 15/89. They cover the OSH provisions relevant to work involving harmful and controlled substances. Provisions of general application: exposure to substances by inhalation; measurement of airborne concentrations of harmful substances; employer's duties in case of excess exposure; alternative means of determining compliance; removal of contamination; prohibition of eating, drinking and smoking in contaminated areas; codes of practice for dangerous substances; procedures, training and instruction relating to dangerous substances; skin and eye protection; designated substances; identification and storage. Provisions concerning controlled products: definitions; obligations of employers concerning use, storage, handling, manufacture, worker education, labelling, identification, supply of MSDS, medical emergencies and confidentiality. Two annexes: one on definitions relating to exposure limits, with two exposure limit lists (substances and dusts), the other on the classification of substances mentioned in articles 9 and 12. (63951)

CIS 95-392 Silica Regulation [Canada - Alberta]. Canadian OSH Legislation CD-ROM, CCOHS, 250 Main Street East, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1H6, Canada, 1992. 3p. (In English)

These Regulations (effective 1 Mar. 1982, with modifications up to Reg. 243/83) deal with the obligations of employers and employees when there is a risk of exposure to silica. Contents: definitions; safety measures (humidification, measures against silica dust, training of workers); medical surveillance. (63953)

CIS 95-393 Asbestos Regulation [Canada - Alberta]. Canadian OSH Legislation CD-ROM, CCOHS, 250 Main Street East, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1H6, Canada, 1992. 4p. (In English)

This Regulation came into force on 1 Mar. 1982. It covers: definitions; employer's responsibilities; labelling; handling; waste treatment; prohibition of drinking, eating or smoking in a restricted area; medical assessment of exposed workers. (63957)

CIS 95-394 Health and Safety - The Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) Regulations 1994 [United Kingdom]. HMSO Publications Centre, P.O. Box 276, London SW8 5DT, United Kingdom, 1994. 35p. Illus. Price: GBP 7.60., ISBN 0-11-043669-5 (In English)

These Regulations were made on 9 Mar. 1994 and came into force on 1 Apr. 1994. They require the approval and publication of an "approved carriage list" (CIS 94-339) and of "Approved Methods for the Classification and Packaging of Dangerous Goods for Carriage by Road and Rail" (CIS 94-2041). They prohibit the carriage or consignment of dangerous goods if they have not been classified, packaged or marked appropriately. Further requirements and derogations are specified. In annex: table of classification (with hazardous and relevant properties, packing group, class number, danger signs and optional lettering shown); subsidiary hazard signs (illustrations and specifications); exemptions for marking requirements; amendments to related regulations. (64014)

CIS 95-395 Notification on aerosols [Denmark]. (Danish: Bekendtgørelse om aerosoler) Direktoratet for Arbejdstilsynet, Landskronagade 33, 2100 København Ø, Denmark, 30 Sep. 1994. 7p. (In Danish)

This notification, with entry into force 1. Apr. 1995, states that the sale of aerosols (containers with a content that will form aerosols when let out of the container) may not be prohibited if they fulfil the rules in the amended EU Directive 75/324/EEC. Such aerosols must be marked with a reversed epsilon. In annex: directive 75/324/EEC amended by 94/1/EEC. This directive outlines the rules for administration of the directive. In annex to the annex are found: explanations of terms; general requirements; special requirements to containers of metal, glass or plastics; testing procedures. (64209)

CIS 95-396 Pesticides [Sweden]. (Swedish: Bekämpningsmedel) Publikationsservice, Box 1300, 171 25 Solna, Sweden, 15 June 1994. 7p., ISBN 91-7930-246-7 (In Swedish)

This notification (coming into force on 1 Jan. 1995) is an amendment of AFS 1988:5 (CIS 90-1417). It specifies pesticides that are subject to notification and the obligations relating to the training of staff working with the products. (64227)

CIS 95-397 Hardening plastics [Sweden]. (Swedish: Härdplaster) National Board of Occupational Safety and Health, Publikationsservice, Box 1300, 171 25 Solna, Sweden, 23 Aug. 1993. 78p., ISBN 91-7930-176-2 (In Swedish)

This directive, which came into force 1 January 1994, applies to all work with hardening plastics. General requirements cover work with all hardening plastics, especially spraying, work with hot objects and control of hazardous substances in the air. Employers must provide workers with medical examinations before work is initiated, and again if a worker shows respiratory problems. Cleaning and general housekeeping are covered. Special chapters deal with epoxies, polyurethanes, esters, acrylates and amino- and phenoplastics. Comments and rules of application are included. (64276)

CIS 95-398 Hygienic limit values [Sweden]. (Swedish: Hygieniska Gränsvärden) National Board of Occupational Safety and Health, Publikationsservice, Box 1300, 171 25 Solna, Sweden, 8 Nov. 1993. 86p., ISBN 91-7930-181-9 (In Swedish)

For any chemical product included in the annex to the directive, the general requirements oblige the employer to survey and organize work in a way that minimizes exposure. Certain carcinogens may not be handled unless used in research and special permission is given by the Labour Inspectorate. Work with certain other substances, e.g. asbestos is restricted. This directive abrogates AFS 1990:13. (64279)

CIS 95-399 Hazardous substances [Sweden]. (Swedish: Farliga ämnen) National Board of Occupational Safety and Health, Publikationsservice, Box 1300, 171 25 Solna, Sweden, 28 Mar. 1994. 47p. Illus., ISBN 91-7930-237-8 (In Swedish)

This directive came into force 1 January 1995. Employers must know the risks associated with the products used in their plant. They must organize work so that adequate safety is ensured. Workers must report unhealthy situations and accidents to management. Workplaces and equipment must be designed to prevent risks. Handling of chemical substances must be done in a safe way. Personal protective equipment is to be used when safe working conditions cannot be achieved in other ways. Standards of hygiene must be high. Storage and packaging must be adequate. Cleaning and handling of waste must be done in a safe way. Fire fighting equipment and first aid must be available. Employers must inform workers of risks and how to prevent them. Containers must be labelled adequately. Directive AFS 1985:17 (CIS 86-1895) is abrogated by this directive. (64280)

CIS 95-400 Designation of Hazardous Materials Regulation [Canada - Alberta]. Canadian OSH Legislation CD-ROM, CCOHS, 250 Main Street East, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1H6, Canada, 1992. 1p. (In English)

Explosives (of which 8 are listed by name) are designated dangerous substances under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (CIS 88-9). (63956)

CIS 95-401 Firefighters - Protective Equipment: Ontario Regulation made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act [Canada - Ontario]. Ontario Gazette - Gazette de l'Ontario, 3 Dec. 1994, Vol.127, No.49, p.4312-4314. (In English)

This Regulation requires firefighters to wear protective equipment when certain hazards are present. It also provides for the inspection and testing of "chassis mounted aerial devices" and for certain standards to be adopted for new fire trucks. (64181)

CIS 95-402 Dust explosions [Sweden]. (Swedish: Dammexplosioner) Publikationsservice, Box 1300, 171 25 Solna, Sweden, 25 Nov. 1993. 3p., ISBN 91-7930-193-2 (In Swedish)

This directive contains amendments to the notification AFS 1981:5 (CIS 82-39). A number of paragraphs, mainly related to the design of equipment, do not apply any more to machinery covered by notification AFS 1993:10 (the Swedish implementation of the EU machinery directive 89/392/EEC (CIS 89-1442)). (64228)

CIS 95-403 Decree No.94-346 of 2 May 1994 relating to provisions on fire prevention and on escape organization in workplaces and amending the Labour Code (2nd Part: Decrees in State Council) [France]. (French: Décret n°94-346 du 2 mai 1994 relatif aux dispositions concernant la prévention des incendies et l'évacuation applicables aux lieux de travail et modifiant le code du travail (2e partie: Décrets en Conseil d'Etat) [France]) Journal officiel de la République française, 4 May 1994, p.6492. (In French)

This decree amends certain provisions of the French Labour Code (see CIS 93-7) relating to the layout of workplaces and to safety measures incumbent on management for the prevention of fire hazards: steps covering, storage of flammable materials, extinguishers to be used where electrical risks are present. (64260)

CIS 95-404 Ventilation and air quality [Sweden]. (Swedish: Ventilation och luftkvalitet) National Board of Occupational Safety and Health, Publikationsservice, Box 1300, 171 25 Solna, Sweden, 2 Aug. 1993. 24p. Illus., ISBN 91-7930-177-0 (In Swedish)

Directive on indoor air quality and mechanical ventilation systems. Entry into force: 1 January 1994. Contents: definitions: air quality, air from the outside, supply air, exhaust air and maintenance and control. The directive does not deal with process ventilation. Updated guidelines on application of the directive and comments are included. (64277)

CIS 95-405 Ordinance No.20 of the Ministry of Labour [Japan]. (Japanese: Rōdō-shōrei dai-nijū-gō) Kampō, 30 Mar. 1994, No.58, p.27-34. (In Japanese)

This Ordinance, made under the Industrial Safety and Health Law of Japan (CIS 92-352), makes it compulsory to report incidents involving wire breakage and crane collapse to the authorities. (64193)

CIS 95-406 Notification on the design of machinery [Denmark]. (Danish: Bekendtgørelse om indretning af tekniske hjælpemidler) Direktoratet for Arbejdstilsynet, Landskronagade 33, 2100 København Ø, Denmark, 24 June 1994. 41p. (In Danish)

This notification came into force on 1 january 1995. It implements EEC Directives 89/392 (CIS 89-1442), 91/368 (CIS 92-25), 93/44 (CIS 93-1435) and 93/68 (CIS 94-751). It states the rules that apply to machines with respect to physical, chemical and mechanical hazards. The notification also explains the rules of establishing a technical dossier, the obligations of reporting certain machines and the functioning of accredited test institutions. If a machine is approved by one accredited test institution within the European Union it may be imported into all other EU countries. This notification does not deal with the use of machinery. In annex: important safety and health regulations in connection with the design and manufacturing of machinery. Regulations as to the statement of compliance with important safety and health regulations; description of the CE mark that can be mounted on approved machinery; a list of especially dangerous machinery that needs testing and approval; necessary documentation for statement of compliance; description of the EEC test; minimum criteria to be fulfilled by approved test institutions, definition of machine and exceptions from enforcement date; list of notifications in force in Denmark within the field of machinery. Notification No.694 of 7 August 1994 (CIS 94-22) with the same title is replaced. (64207)

CIS 95-407 Power take-off shafts [Sweden]. (Swedish: Kraftöverföringsaxlar m.m.) Publikationsservice, Box 1300, 171 25 Solna, Sweden, 25 Nov. 1993. 3p., ISBN 91-7930-195-9 (In Swedish)

This directive contains amendments to the notification AFS 1983:4 (CIS 83-1133). A number of paragraphs, mainly those related to the design of equipment, testing procedures and marking, do not apply any more to machinery covered by notification AFS 1993:10 (the Swedish implementation of the EU machinery directive 89/392/EEC (CIS 89-1442)). (64229)

CIS 95-408 Machines and certain other technical devices [Sweden]. (Swedish: Maskiner och vissa andra tekniska anordningar) National Board of Occupational Safety and Health, Publikationsservice, Box 1300, 171 25 Solna, Sweden, 5 Oct. 1993. 73p., ISBN 91-7930-182-7 (In Swedish)

Directive that enforces the obligations of EEC directive 89/392/EEC (CIS 89-1442) in Sweden. The directive states the general rules that apply to machinery to be marketed in Sweden or in the internal market in the European Union. The EC certification procedure is described. In annexes are the specific health and safety specifications, a description of a declaration of compliance, the EC mark, a special procedure for especially hazardous machinery, type testing procedures and a list of Swedish directives in the field. (64278)

CIS 95-409 Biological agents [Sweden]. (Swedish: Biologiska ämnen) Publikationsservice, Box 1300, 171 25 Solna, Sweden, 25 Nov. 1993. 3p., ISBN 91-7930-192-4 (In Swedish)

This notification modifies notification AFS 1992:8 (CIS 94-1475), bringing it into conformity with EU directive 90/679/EEC (CIS 91-29). It requires employers to keep a record of workers who have been exposed to biological agents. (64226)

CIS 95-410 Abusive treatment in working life [Sweden]. (Swedish: Kränkande särbehandling i arbetslivet) Publikationsservice, Box 1300, 171 25 Solna, Sweden, 21 Sep. 1993. 13p., ISBN 91-7930-191-6 (In Swedish)

This notification came into force on 31 March 1994. The responsibilities of the employer are: obligation to plan and organize work in a way that prevents violation and harassment; obligation to state a company policy that violation is not acceptable; obligations on establishing a monitoring system to discover violations at an early stage; preventive measures; support for workers subject to harassment. Detailed commentary. (64230)

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CIS 95-411 Propylglycol. Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland, 1993. 2p. (In English)

International chemical safety card. Synonym: propoxyethanol. Flammable. Short-term exposure effects: skin absorption; delayed effects: irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract; pulmonary oedema; chemical pneumonitis. Long-term exposure effects: may affect the blood, spleen and kidneys. (64121)

CIS 95-412 3,5,5-Trimethylhexanol. Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland, 1993. 2p. (In English)

International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: skin absorption; irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Long-term exposure effects: may affect the liver and kidneys; may cause birth defects. (64122)

CIS 95-413 Xenon. Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland, 1993. 2p. (In English)

International chemical safety card on compressed liquefied xenon, stored in cylinders. Short-term exposure effects: frostbite. (64123)

CIS 95-414 Acetone cyanohydrin (stabilized). Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland, 1993. 2p. (In English)

International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: skin absorption; irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract; may affect the intracellular oxygen metabolism, resulting in cyanide poisoning. Occupational exposure limit: PDK: 0.9mg/m³ (USSR). (64124)

CIS 95-415 Barium chlorate. Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland, 1993. 2p. (In English)

International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: delayed effects; irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract; may affect various tissues and organs; methaemoglobinaemia. Long-term exposure effects: may affect various tissues and organs. Occupational exposure limit: TLV (as Ba): 0.5mg/m³ (TWA) (ACGIH 1990-1991). (64125)

CIS 95-416 Boron trichloride. Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland, 1993. 2p. (In English)

International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: delayed effects; corrosive effects on the eyes, skin and respiratory tract; chemical burns; pulmonary oedema. (64126)

CIS 95-417 p-Cymene. Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland, 1993. 2p. (In English)

International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: skin absorption; irritation of the eyes and skin. Occupational exposure limit: PDK: 10mg/m³ (USSR 1988). (64127)

CIS 95-418 Diethanolamine. Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland, 1993. 2p. (In English)

International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: corrosive effects on the eyes; irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract; chemical burns. Long-term exposure effects: dermatitis; skin sensitization; asthma. Occupational exposure limits: TLV: 3ppm; 13mg/m³ (TWA) (ACGIH 1990-1991). (64128)

CIS 95-419 Diethylene glycol. Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland, 1993. 2p. (In English)

International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: delayed effects; irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract; neurotoxic effects (central nervous system); may affect the liver and kidneys. Long-term exposure effects: may affect the liver and kidneys. (64129)

CIS 95-420 Diethylenetriamine. Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland, 1993. 2p. (In English)

International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: skin absorption; delayed effects; corrosive effects on the eyes, skin and respiratory tract; corrosive on ingestion; chemical burns; pulmonary oedema; chemical pneumonitis. Long-term exposure effects: skin sensitization; asthma. Occupational exposure limits: TLV: 1ppm; 4.2mg/m³ (TWA) (skin) (ACGIH 1990-1991). (64130)

CIS 95-421 Ethylhexaldehyde. Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland, 1993. 2p. (In English)

International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: skin absorption; irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Long-term exposure effects: dermatitis. (64131)

CIS 95-422 Fenitrothion. Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland, 1993. 2p. (In English)

International chemical safety card. Synonym: metathion. Short-term exposure effects: skin absorption; may affect the nervous system (cholinesterase). Occupational exposure limit: PDK: 0.1mg/m³ (USSR 1984). (64132)

CIS 95-423 Ethyl formate. Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland, 1993. 2p. (In English)

International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: skin absorption; delayed effects; irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract; pulmonary oedema; chemical pneumonitis; neurotoxic effects (central nervous system); may affect the liver and kidneys. Long-term exposure effects: dermatitis; may affect the liver and kidneys. Occupational exposure limits: TLV: 100ppm; 303mg/m³ (TWA) (ACGIH 1990-1991). (64133)

CIS 95-424 Glycerol. Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland, 1993. 2p. (In English)

International chemical safety card. Synonym: glycerine. Short-term exposure effects: irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Occupational exposure limit: TLV: 10mg/m³ mist (ACGIH 1990-1991). (64134)

CIS 95-425 Methyl acrylate. Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland, 1993. 2p. (In English)

International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: skin absorption; irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Long-term exposure effects: skin sensitization; may affect the liver, kidneys and lungs. Occupational exposure limits: TLV: 10ppm; 35mg/m³ (skin) (ACGIH 1989-1990); PDK: 20mg/m³ (USSR 1980). (64135)

CIS 95-426 Methyl parathion. Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland, 1993. 2p. (In English)

International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: skin absorption; delayed effects; neurotoxic effects (central nervous system); blood cholinesterase inhibition; convulsions; respiratory failure. Long-term exposure effects: significant depression of blood cholinesterase; cumulative effects. Occupational exposure limit: TLV: 0.2mg/m³ (TWA) (skin) (ACGIH 1990-1991). (64136)

CIS 95-427 Compressed liquefied neon. Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland, 1993. 2p. (In English)

International chemical safety card on compressed liquefied neon, stored in cylinders. Short-term exposure effects: frostbite. (64137)

CIS 95-428 Amitrole. Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland, 1993. 2p. (In English)

International chemical safety card. Synonym: aminotriazole. Long-term exposure effects: may affect the liver, kidneys and thyroid activity; possible human carcinogen. Occupational exposure limit: TLV: 0.2mg/m³ (ACGIH 1990-1991). (64138)

CIS 95-429 Carbonyl fluoride. Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland, 1993. 2p. (In English)

International chemical safety card on compressed liquefied carbonyl fluoride. Short-term exposure effects: delayed effects; irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract; pulmonary oedema; frostbite. Long-term exposure effects: may affect blood chemistry. Occupational exposure limits: TLV: 2ppm; 5.4mg/m³ (TWA); 5ppm; 13mg/m³ (STEL) (ACGIH 1991-1992). (64139)

CIS 95-430 Bisphenol A. Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland, 1993. 2p. (In English)

International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: skin absorption; delayed effects; irritation of the skin and eyes; pulmonary oedema. (64140)

CIS 95-431 Acetone cyanohydrin. (Spanish: 2-Hidroxi-2-metilpropionitrilo) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p. (In Spanish)

Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 8-0611. International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: skin absorption; irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract; may affect intracellular oxygen metabolism, resulting in cyanide poisoning. Occupational exposure limit: PDK: 0.9mg/m³ (USSR 1988). (64141)

CIS 95-432 Diethanolamine. (Spanish: 2,2'-Iminodietanol) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p. (In Spanish)

Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 8-0618. International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: corrosive effects on the eyes; irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract; chemical burns. Long-term exposure effects: dermatitis; skin sensitization; asthma. Occupational exposure limits: TLV: 3ppm; 13mg/m³ (TWA) (ACGIH 1990-1991). (64142)

CIS 95-433 Diethylenetriamine. (Spanish: 2,2'-Iminodi(etilamina)) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p. (In Spanish)

Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 8-0620. International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: skin absorption; delayed effects; corrosive effects on the eyes, skin and respiratory tract; corrosive on ingestion; chemical burns; pulmonary oedema; chemical pneumonitis. Long-term exposure effects: skin sensitization; asthma. Occupational exposure limits: TLV: 1ppm; 4.2mg/m³ (TWA) (skin) (ACGIH 1990-1991). (64143)

CIS 95-434 Glycerol. (Spanish: Glicerol) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p. (In Spanish)

Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 8-0624. International chemical safety card. Synonym: glycerine. Short-term exposure effects: irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Occupational exposure limit: TLV: 10mg/m³ mist (ACGIH 1990-1991). (64144)

CIS 95-435 Heptane. (Spanish: Heptano) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p. (In Spanish)

Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 8-0657. International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract; chemical pneumonitis; neurotoxic effects (central nervous system). Long-term exposure effects: liquid defats the skin. Occupational exposure limits: TLV: 400ppm; 1640mg/m³ (ACGIH 1990-1991); PDK: 800mg/m³; 200ppm (USSR 1988). (64145)

CIS 95-436 Iodine cyanide. (Spanish: Ioduro de cianógeno) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p. (In Spanish)

Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 8-0662. International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: skin absorption; delayed effects; irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract; pulmonary oedema; respiratory insufficiency; may affect intracellular oxygen metabolism; convulsions. Occupational exposure limit: TLV: 5mg/m³ (skin) (ACGIH 1990-1991). (64146)

CIS 95-437 Cumene hydroperoxide. (Spanish: Hidroperóxido de cumeno) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p. (In Spanish)

Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 9-0761. International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: corrosive effects on the eyes, skin and respiratory tract; corrosive on ingestion; chemical burns; pulmonary oedema. Occupational exposure limit: PDK: 1mg/m³ (USSR 1988). (64147)

CIS 95-438 Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene. (Spanish: Indeno(1,2,3-c,d)pireno) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p. (In Spanish)

Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 9-0730. International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: skin absorption. Long-term exposure effects: possible human carcinogen. (64148)

CIS 95-439 Ninhydrin. (Spanish: Indano-1,2,3-triona) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p. (In Spanish)

Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 9-0766. International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Long-term exposure effects: skin sensitization. (64149)

CIS 95-440 Sodium methylate. (Spanish: Metanolato de sodio) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p. (In Spanish)

Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 9-0771. International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: delayed effects; corrosive effects on the eyes, skin and respiratory tract; chemical burns; pulmonary oedema. (64150)

CIS 95-441 Cyclohexyl isocyanate. (Spanish: Isocianato de ciclohexilo) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p. (In Spanish)

Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 10-0856. International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: delayed effects; irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract; bronchitis. Long-term exposure effects: skin sensitization; asthma; may affect the acetylcholinesterase. (64151)

CIS 95-442 Dextrose. (Spanish: Glucosa) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p. (In Spanish)

Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 10-0865. International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: eye irritation. (64152)

CIS 95-443 Diisooctyl phthalate. (Spanish: Ftalato de diisooctilo) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p. (In Spanish)

Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 10-0876. International chemical safety card. Short-term and long term exposure effects: there are insufficient data available on the health hazards of this substance. (64153)

CIS 95-444 3-Heptanone. (Spanish: Heptan-3-ona) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p. (In Spanish)

Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 10-0889. International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract; chemical pneumonitis; neurotoxic effects (central nervous system). Long-term exposure effects: dermatitis. Occupational exposure limit: TLV: 50ppm; 234mg/m³ (ACGIH 1990-1991). (64154)

CIS 95-445 Hexachlorobutadiene. (Spanish: Hexaclorobuta-1,3-dieno) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p. (In Spanish)

Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 10-0896. International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: skin absorption; irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract; may affect the kidneys and adrenal glands. Long-term exposure effects: data are insufficiently available on the health hazards of this substance. Occupational exposure limits: TLV: 0.02ppm; 0.21mg/m³ A2 (skin) (ACGIH 1990-1991); PDK: 0.005mg/m³ (USSR 1988); TWA: 0.02ppm; 0.24mg/m³ (OSHA 1988). (64155)

CIS 95-446 Linalool. (Spanish: Linalol) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p. (In Spanish)

Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 10-0912. International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: skin absorption; skin irritation. (64156)

CIS 95-447 2-Heptanone. (Spanish: Heptan-2-ona) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p. (In Spanish)

Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 10-0920. International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract; chemical pneumonitis. Long-term exposure effects: liquid defats the skin; may affect the liver and kidneys. Occupational exposure limits: TLV: 50ppm; 233mg/m³ (ACGIH 1990-1991). (64157)

CIS 95-448 Allyl isothiocyanate. (Spanish: Isotiocianato de alilo) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p. (In Spanish)

Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 6-0372. International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Long-term exposure effects: dermatitis. (64158)

CIS 95-449 Helium (liquefied). (Spanish: Helio (licuado)) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p. (In Spanish)

Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 8-0603. International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: frostbite; chemical burns; risk of suffocation in confined areas. (64159)

CIS 95-450 Isooctyl alcohol (mixed isomers). (Spanish: Isooctan-1-ol (mezcla de isómeros)) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p. (In Spanish)

Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 7-0497. International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: skin absorption; irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract; neurotoxic effects (central nervous system). Long-term exposure effects: liquid defats the skin. Occupational exposure limits: TLV: 50ppm; 266mg/m³ (TWA) (skin) (ACGIH 1990-1991). (64160)

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CIS 95-451 Manual of personal protective equipment. (Spanish: Manual de prendas de protección personal) Consejo de Salud Ocupacional, San José, Costa Rica, 1991. 28p. Illus. Index. (In Spanish)

Contents of this training manual aimed at workers: general requirements of personal protective equipment (PPE); classification of PPE (head, hearing, eye, face, respiratory, general body, hand and foot protection); comparative table of appropriate safety gloves for protection against specific substances; special safety clothes. (64017)

CIS 95-452 Occupational hygiene at the enterprise level. (Portuguese: Higiene ocupacional a nível de empresa) Macedo R., Marques L.D., Centro de Competência em Segurança Industrial e Ambiental (ITSEMAP), [Lisboa], Portugal, 1992. 2 vols. [40+48p.] Illus. Bibl.ref. (In Portuguese)

Two-part training manual, aimed primarily at management personnel. Contents: Part I (Macedo R.): occupational diseases (including survey of the most important diseases, statistics on their occurrence in Portugal and discussion of Portuguese and EEC legislation on the matter). Part II (Marques L.D.): prevention of occupational deafness (physiology of hearing, characteristics and measurement of noise, hearing protection measures); dangerous chemicals (the concept of dose, ways of entry, metabolism and elimination of harmful substances, types of chemical hazards, chemical agents and their physiological action, exposure limits, sampling). (64182)

CIS 95-453 Safety and health at the workplace. (Portuguese: Segurança, higiene e saúde no local de trabalho) Associação Industrial do Minho, Braga, Portugal, 1992. 56p. Illus. 7 ref. (In Portuguese)

Basic introduction to safety and health, aimed principally at enterprises. Major topics: to prevent or to fix (cost-benefit analysis of preventive measures); overview of accident causes; major preventive methods; particular safety measures in the construction industry; hazards in the chemical industry (effects of chemicals on the organism, toxic products and chemical contaminants); practical guide to the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases. (64200)

CIS 95-454 Warning signs. (French: Signaux de sécurité; German: Sicherheitszeichen; Italian: Segnaletica di sicurezza) Schweizerische Unfallversicherungsanstalt, Administration, Postfach, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland, Dec. 1994. 52p. Illus. (In French, German, Italian)

Trilingual list of signs indicating prohibition, warning or obligation as well as subsidiary signs and information signs; these signs are selfsticking but they can also be posted with nails. Safety signs shown in this booklet correspond to Swiss Standard SN 055 000 (Safety colours and signs). Comments and examples on the use of these signs can be found in the information booklet CNA 22028 Signalisation de sécurité which can be obtained from the same source. (64285)

CIS 95-455 Publications on safety at work and at leisure - Full list for 1995/96. (French: Publications sur la sécurité au travail et durant les loisirs. Offre complète 1995/96) Schweizerische Unfallversicherungsanstalt, Administration, Postfach, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland, Oct. 1994. 126p. + Annex. Illus. Index. (In French)

The 450 CNA publications on occupational safety (except for some on leisure safety) listed in this catalogue are classified by industry and specialty (construction, wood, chemistry, pulp and paper, transportation, electricity, noise, radiation protection, occupational diseases, fire and explosion, personal protection equipment) and within each category according to the type of document, namely: (1) Swiss data sheets on occupational safety; (2) information note on safety at work, brochures, forms and others; (3) posters, stickers, notices. Each entry specifies the type of document, the number of pages and the languages in which it is available (French, English, German, Italian, Romanche, Spanish, Serbo-Croatian, Turkish). This list also includes a number of publications of the Swiss EKAS (Eidgenössische Koordinationskommission für Arbeitssicherheit) as well as a number of important documents on occupational safety published by the Confederation. Analytical index (by keywords or descriptors). (64286)

CIS 95-456 Whose risk is it anyway?. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1992. Videotape. Length: 17min. Accompanying booklets. Price: GBP 11.05. ### (In English)

Videotape and printed material concerning risk assessments in the workplace, now compulsory in Great Britain. Both factories and small enterprises are dealt with. (64309)

CIS 95-457 Facilitator's manual - Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (Act 130 of 1993). National Occupational Safety Association (NOSA), P.O. Box 26434, Arcadia 0007, South Africa, [1993]. 100p. Illus., ISBN 0-9583783-5-5 (In English)

Illustrated, check-list based guide to the provisions of the South African Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act of 1993 (CIS 94-1452). The guide can also be used as a textbook for a course on how workmen's compensation works in South Africa, aimed primarily at employers or potential employers. Main features of the guide cover: structure and scope of the Act; differences from previous legislation; compensation claims and calculations; permanent disablement; death of an employee; occupational diseases; medical aid; obligations of employers; legal procedures; schedules (of percentage calculations for disablement; occupational diseases; manner of calculating compensation). (64184)

CIS 95-458 Expert evidence. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1987. Videotape. Length: 45min. Price: GBP 11.49 (hire), GBP 42.13 (sale). ### (In English)

This videotape shows OSH specialists how to give evidence in court as an expert witness. Courtroom scenes are used to illustrate the main points. (64323)

CIS 95-459 Handbook of health and safety practice. Stranks J., Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), Pitman Publishing, 128 Long Acre, London WC2E 9AN, United Kingdom, 3rd ed., 1994. xvi, 703p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Index., ISBN 0-273-60438-4 (In English)

This manual provides a general introduction to the practice of health and safety at work and is aimed at health and safety practitioners, personnel managers, engineers and students. Contents: health and safety law; health and safety management; accident prevention; the working environment; occupational health and hygiene; human factors and safety at work; safety technology. (64264)

CIS 95-460 A matter of life and breath. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1994. Videotape. Length: 14min. Price: GBP 11.49 (hire), GBP 42.13 (sale). ### (In English)

Videotape on the debilitating effects of occupational asthma, and how long-term lung damage can be prevented in sensitized workers. (64305)

CIS 95-461 Safety matters. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1988. Videotape. Length: 10min. Price: GBP 42.13. ### (In English)

Videotape illustrating the dangers of ignoring safety in the running of small businesses. (64308)

CIS 95-462 Occupational health. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1991. Videotape. Length: 25min. Price: GBP 11.49 (hire), GBP 42.13 (sale). ### (In English)

This video shows the role of the Health and Safety Executive and of the Employment Medical Advisory Service (EMAS) in protecting the health of workers in Great Britain. (64306)

CIS 95-463 Eyes in industry. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1989. Videotape. Length: 38min. Price: GBP 85.10. ### (In English)

Videotape in 4 sections: basic anatomy and physiology of the eye; radiation eye damage; eye injuries; common eye conditions encountered in the workplace. (64302)

CIS 95-464 Basic notions of cleanliness and disinfection - Installations, equipment and tools; insect and rodent control; disinfection. (Portuguese: Noções básicas de limpeza e desinfecção - Instalações, equipamentos e utensílios; controle de insectos e roedores; desinfecção) Moutinho A., Centro de Formação Profissional do Sector Alimentar, av. 25 de Abril, 32-B (Pontinha), 1675 Lisboa, Portugal, 1991. 24p. Illus. 6 ref. (In Portuguese)

Illustrated booklet aimed at workers concerning the basic hygienic measures to be carried out in the food industry. It covers: basic cleaning principles; use of detergents and disinfectants; factors that may influence the effectiveness of chemical disinfectants; protection against insects, spiders, rodents, birds and domestic animals. A set of test questions is appended. (64020)

CIS 95-465 Rosa and Acácio. (Portuguese: Rosa e Acácio) Menéres M.A., Associação das Mulheres Agricultoras Portuguesas, Comissão Nacional do Ano Europeu da Segurança, Higiene e Saúde no Local de Trabalho, Lisboa, Portugal, 1992. 23p. Illus. (In Portuguese)

Guide to farm safety aimed at children. Particular attention is paid to agricultural machinery, tools and toxic products. (64197)

CIS 95-466 Out - In control. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1992. Videotape. Length: 22min. Price: GBP 11.49 (hire), GBP 14.89 (hire, with booklet), GBP 38.30 (sale). ### (In English)

Videotape on agricultural safety, aimed at young people starting to work on farms. (64345)

CIS 95-467 Never rest. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1993. Videotape. Length: 23min. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 80.84 (sale). ### (In English)

By showing the dangerous experiences of four children on a farm, this videocassette aims at improving health and safety awareness of children in rural areas. (64346)

CIS 95-468 Livestock handling. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1982. Videotape. Length: 22min. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). ### (In English)

This videotape describes the main safety and health hazards (accidents, zoonoses) that can affect livestock farmers raising cattle, pigs, sheep and horses. (64349)

CIS 95-469 Damaged not daft. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1981. Videotape. Length: 24min. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). ### (In English)

Videotape on the hazards of working in a drop forge: serious accidents due to mechanical hazards and hearing damage due to unprotected exposure to high noise levels. (64311)

CIS 95-470 Old habits die hard. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1981. Videotape. Length: 32min. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). ### (In English)

Videotape on the hazards of foundry work. (64325)

CIS 95-471 Health and safety in motor vehicle repair. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1991. Videotape. Length: 17min. Price: GBP 19.15 (hire), GBP 42.13 (sale). ### (In English)

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CIS 95-472 Talking cars. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1981. Videotape. Length: 15min. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). ### (In English)

This videotape uses an imaginary "conversation" among four cars to illustrate safe working practices in repair shops. (64333)

CIS 95-473 Safety, health and welfare on construction sites - A training manual. Jordan V., ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 1995. ix, 107p. Illus. Price: CHF 25.00., ISBN 92-2-109182-1 (In English)

This training manual is a revised and expanded version of a 1990 edition (see CIS 91-419) and is aimed essentially at readers in developing countries. Contents: safety organization and management; site planning and layout; excavations; scaffolding; ladders; hazardous processes (roof work, steel erection, work over water, demolition, confined spaces, piling); vehicles; movement of materials; working positions, tools and equipment, the working environment (hazardous substances, noise and vibration, exposure to heat and cold); personal protective equipment; welfare facilities. (64270)

CIS 95-474 Confined space hazards in the construction industry. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1978. Videotape. Length: 16min. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). ### (In English)

Video version of the safety film abstracted as CIS 81-2051. (64337)

CIS 95-475 Knock down price. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1980. Videotape. Length: 23min. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). ### (In English)

Videotape on safety in the demolition industry. The importance of not cutting back on safety costs in order to obtain demolition contracts is stressed. (64340)

CIS 95-476 Too much trouble. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1983. Videotape. Length: 20min. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). ### (In English)

Videotape on safety in building maintenance work. (64343)

CIS 95-477 Building sites bite. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1978. Videotape. Length: 26min. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). ### (In English)

Videotape on the protection of children on building sites. (64344)

CIS 95-478 A hell of a way to die. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1979. Videotape. Length: 22min. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). ### (In English)

Videotape version of the safety film abstracted as CIS 80-1208. A fatal accident resulting from the breakdown of safety systems on a dock is described. (64328)

CIS 95-479 A handbook for underwater inspectors. Porter L.K., Health and Safety Executive, ed., HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury CO10 6FS, Suffolk, United Kingdom, 1988. xi, 518p. Illus. 51 ref. Price: GBP 55.00., ISBN 0-7176-0848-4 (In English)

This manual provides information required for an Underwater Inspection Controller training course. Contents: requirements for subsea inspection; philosophy of inspection; basic terminology; modes of failure and deterioration; recording methods (photography, closed circuit television); underwater visual inspection; corrosion and corrosion protection systems; non-destructive testing techniques; diving practice relevant to inspection; quality assurance; data recording and processing; inspection planning and briefing; observation, description, interrogation and communication systems. (64250)

CIS 95-480 The cutting edge - Part 1: Managing for safety (UK 4233); Part 2: A safe machine (UK 4234); Part 3: A healthy business (UK 4235). Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1994. 3 videotapes. Length: 15+11+12min. Price (per videotape): GBP 11.49 (hire), GBP 42.13 (sale). The complete series is available for sale at GBP 135.00. ### (In English)

Three-part series on safety management in the woodworking industry. Part 1 concentrates on overall safety responsibilities of management. Part 2 deals with training and supervision of employees who work with woodworking machinery, with the establishment of safe working practices and with the installation of machine guards and other safety devices. Part 3 deals with other risks, particularly noise and exposure to wood dust. (64329)

CIS 95-481 Shaping a healthy future (COSHH and the production of pottery). Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1990. Videotape. Length: 22min. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). ### (In English)

This videotape concentrates on chemical hazards in pottery production, and on how the British COSHH (CIS 89-1092) and the Control of Lead at Work Regulations (CIS 81-134), as well as the Potteries Approved Code of Practice (CIS 91-159) are applied in this industry. (64307)

CIS 95-482 PES - Safety and computer control. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1988. Videotape. Length: 23min. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). ### (In English)

Videotape on safety in production facilities using programmable electronic systems. (64326)

CIS 95-483 Confined space hazards in factories (Watch That Space Series). Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1978. Videotape. Length: 19min. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). ### (In English)

Videotape aimed at management concerning the dangers of poisoning from toxic vapours in confined spaces and on appropriate preventive methods. (64321)

CIS 95-484 Manufactured mineral fibres in construction. International Federation of Building and Wood Workers (IFBWW), PO Box 733, ICC Building A, 1215 Genève 15 Airport, Switzerland, Sep. 1994. 32p. Illus. 9 ref. (In English)

This training document provides guidance on health and safety in the use of manufactured mineral fibres (MMFs) in the construction industry. Contents: composition and characteristics of MMFs; types of fibres used on construction sites; adverse health effects (irritation of eyes, skin and respiratory tract, respiratory diseases, cancer); safety precautions (general work practices, personal protective clothing, monitoring the work environment, control methods, employers' responsibilities); legislation and exposure limits; the IFBWW policy on MMFs; checklist on safe use of MMFs in construction. Also available in French, German, Spanish and Swedish. (64084)

CIS 95-485 Local exhaust ventilation systems. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1986. Videotape. Length: 12min. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). ### (In English)

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CIS 95-486 The complete idiot's guide to CHIP 2. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, PO Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, Jan. 1995. 23p. Illus. 6 ref. (In English)

This leaflet briefly explains the requirements of the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 1994 (CHIP 2) (see CIS 95-23). Guidance is given on: important differences between CHIP 2 and the previous Regulations (CHIP); classification of hazardous substances; chemicals covered by CHIP 2; categories of danger; provision of hazard information (safety data sheets, labelling); packaging; advertising; responsibilities of suppliers, distributors, manufacturers and importers. (64053)

CIS 95-487 Metalworking fluids: Effective coolant care and the control of risks to health. Health and Safety Executive (HSE), HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1994. 1 videotape (length: 11min) + booklet (56p. 3 ref.)., ISBN 0-7176-0875-1 (In English)

Safety kit consisting of a videotape (produced by Shell Oils) and a training manual. Contents of the manual: management of metalworking fluids (MWFs); hazards of working with MWFs and their prevention; health surveillance programmes for workers exposed to MWFs; aspects of good machine design (to minimize risks caused by MWFs); skin creams and skin protection in the engineering sector; case studies. In appendix: questionnaires for the detection of skin abnormalities and lung problems. (64185)

CIS 95-488 The complete idiot's guide to CHIP. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury CO10 6FS, Suffolk, United Kingdom, 1994. 18p. Illus. 4 ref. (In English)

This guide explains the basic requirements of the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations 1993 (CHIP) (see CIS 93-1424). Responsibilities of chemical suppliers are described in terms of classification of substances, provision of hazard information (safety data sheets, labelling) and packaging. Responsibilities of chemical manufacturers and importers are also outlined. (64232)

CIS 95-489 Agro-pesticides - Properties and functions in integrated crop protection. Oudejans J.H., United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), FADINAP/ARSAP, Agriculture and Rural Development Division, ESCAP, United Nations Building, Rajdamnern Avenue, Bangkok 10200, Thailand, 1991. viii, 329p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Index., ISBN 974-88754-8-2 (In English)

This training manual provides detailed guidance on crop protection and the safe use of pesticides. Contents: principles of integrated pest control; classification of pesticides; pesticide manufacture and formulation; pesticide toxicity and residues; symptoms and treatment of pesticide poisoning; pesticide regulation and registration and the product label; plant protection policies and regulatory infrastructure; safe handling, storage and marketing of pesticides; transport, spills and disposal; spray equipment and maintenance; spraying techniques; control of animal pests, plant diseases, weeds and storage pests. (64248)

CIS 95-490 Don't tell the lads. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1976. Videotape. Length: 26min. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). ### (In English)

This videotape shows what happens when a worker in a battery factory is found to have excessive blood lead levels during a regular medical check-up. (64303)

CIS 95-491 Training in the use of RPE: Asbestos manufacturing industry (3860); Asbestos insulation removal (3861); Against asbestos in construction, demolition and ships (3862). Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1986. 3 videotapes. Length: 78+40+68min. Price (per videotape): GBP 32.98 (hire), GBP 90.00 (sale). ### (In English)

Modular videotape series on the proper use of respiratory protective equipment when working with asbestos in various industrial settings. (64314)

CIS 95-492 A clean sweep. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1992. Videotape. Length: 22min. Price: GBP 33.62 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). Booklet included. ### (In English)

Videotape on the hazards of building on contaminated land, and on their prevention. Accompanied by the publication Protection of workers and the general public during the development of contaminated land. (64336)

CIS 95-493 COSHH in agriculture. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1990. Videotape. Length: 18min. Price: GBP 11.49 (hire), GBP 38.30 (sale). ### (In English)

Videotape on the application of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988 (CIS 89-1092) in agriculture. (64347)

CIS 95-494 Sheep dipping. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1994. Videotape. Length: 22min. Price: GBP 11.49 (hire), GBP 38.30 (sale). ### (In English)

Videotape on the hazards of exposure to sheep dipping chemicals (pesticides). (64353)

CIS 95-495 Calculated risk. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1988. Videotape. Length: 19min. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). ### (In English)

This videotape, aimed primarily at local authority personnel, explains how best to protect the public from installations with major toxic, fire or explosion hazards. (64335)

CIS 95-496 Fill safe - Safe filling of LPG cylinders. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1994. Videotape. Length: 20min. Price: GBP 11.49 (hire), GBP 42.13 (sale). ### (In English)

Training video aimed at anyone engaged in filling liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, whether parts of large networks, as small local distributors or in firms owning LPG powered vehicles. (64324)

CIS 95-497 Control of exothermic chemical reactions. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1991. Videotape. Length: 57min. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). ### (In English)

This video shows the chemical processes involved in runaway reactions, with examples of actual accidents. (64322)

CIS 95-498 Danger contained. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1986. Videotape. Length: 14min. Price: GBP 11.49 (hire), GBP 42.13 (sale). ### (In English)

Videotape on how to implement safety legislation concerning the transportation by road of packaged dangerous substances. (64331)

CIS 95-499 What do the diamonds say?. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1978. Videotape. Length: 12min. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). ### (In English)

Using the events of a serious accident, this videotape shows how to interpret the hazard labels found on road tankers carrying dangerous substances. (64334)

CIS 95-500 Confined space hazards in shipbuilding. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1978. Videotape. Length: 15min. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). ### (In English)

Videotape on the hazards, particularly of fire, of work in confined spaces in the shipbuilding industry. A real incident, which killed three workers, is reconstructed. (64327)

CIS 95-501 Alive...or dead. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1982. Videotape. Length: 21min. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). ### (In English)

Videotape on safe working practices around live electric cables (overhead or underground). (64316)

CIS 95-502 Electrical safety on the farm. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1983. Videotape. Length: 13min. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). ### (In English)

This programme on electrical safety considers the four most common causes of electrical accidents: lack of maintenance, bad installation, unprofessional repair and carelessness. (64348)

CIS 95-503 Power to kill. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1991. Videotape. Length: 20min. Price: GBP 11.49 (hire), GBP 38.30 (sale). ### (In English)

Videotape on the application and enforcement in agriculture of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (CIS 89-1439). (64352)

CIS 95-504 Shock horror. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1993. Videotape. Length: 10min. Price: GBP 11.49 (hire), GBP 38.30 (sale). ### (In English)

Videotape on the electric hazards due to agricultural work near overhead power lines: possible contact with machinery, ladders, irrigation pipes; unsafe work systems; carelessness. (64354)

CIS 95-505 First defence against deafness. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1988. Videotape. Length: 15min. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). ### (In English)

Videotape on the proper use of ear protectors. (64312)

CIS 95-506 Management of ear protection. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1988. Videotape. Length: 20min. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). ### (In English)

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CIS 95-507 Dangerous manoeuvres. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1993. Videotape. Length: 8min. Price: GBP 11.49 (hire), GBP 42.13 (sale). ### (In English)

Videotape on the dangers of lift truck overturning accidents, which are potentially fatal to the operator. (64310)

CIS 95-508 Early finish. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1981. Videotape. Length: 26min. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). ### (In English)

Videocassette on the prevention of transport accidents (dumpers, motor scrapers) on construction sites. An actual accident is investigated. (64338)

CIS 95-509 A guide to interlocking guards. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1978. Videotape. Length: 20min. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). ### (In English)

A highly technical videotape on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems of interlocking machine guards. (64317)

CIS 95-510 Machine guarding in general printing. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1981. Videotape. Length: 38min. Tutors' notes. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). ### (In English)

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CIS 95-511 Power presses. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1992. Videotape. Length: 40min. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). ### (In English)

Two-part videotape on the safety of mechanical power presses. (64319)

CIS 95-512 Principles of machine guarding. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1977. Videotape. Length: 12min. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). ### (In English)

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CIS 95-513 Off guard. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1991. Videotape. Length: 11min. Price: GBP 11.49 (hire), GBP 38.30 (sale). ### (In English)

This videotape examines the safety issues involved in operating machinery with power take-off shafts. (64350)

CIS 95-514 Overturning tractors. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1981. Videotape. Length: 17min. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). ### (In English)

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CIS 95-515 Tractor safety on slopes. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1983. Videotape. Length: 15min. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). ### (In English)

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CIS 95-516 Chainsaws on the farm. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1991. Videotape. Length: 14min. Price: GBP 11.49 (hire), GBP 38.30 (sale). ### (In English)

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CIS 95-517 Forest machinery. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1993. Videotape. Length: 20min. Price: GBP 11.49 (hire), GBP 42.13 (sale). ### (In English)

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CIS 95-518 Safe use of props for concrete slabs in the construction industry. (French: Etais pour étaiement de dalles - Utilisation correcte; German: Deckenstützen richtig eingesetzt; Italian: Puntelli per solette: posa in opera corretta) Mäder A., Schweizerische Unfallversicherungsanstalt, Arbeitssicherheit, Postfach, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland, Apr. 1992. 10p. Illus. (In French, German, Italian)

This brochure aimed especially at foremen provides safety guidelines for the safe use of props for concrete slabs. Main topics dealt with: permissible load; strength and stability against overturning (assessment of strength and of stability, proper evaluation of load; special precautions during use; state of slabs); legal framework in Switzerland. (64288)

CIS 95-519 Kids on site. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1988. Videotape. Length: 11min. Price: GBP 19.15 (hire), GBP 42.13 (sale). ### (In English)

Videotape on the safety of children (particularly, from motor vehicle accidents) on construction sites on educational premises. (64339)

CIS 95-520 One step away. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1978. Videotape. Length: 15min. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). ### (In English)

Videotape on the dangers of construction and repair workers falling from roofs. (64341)

CIS 95-521 Plan your slinging. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1988. Videotape. Length: 16min. Price: GBP 19.15 (hire), GBP 42.13 (sale). ### (In English)

Videotape on safe slinging, including also instructions to the appropriate signals to use for communications with crane drivers. (64342)

CIS 95-522 Woodworking Machinery Regulations. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1977. Videotape. Length: 10min. Price: GBP 28.68 (hire), GBP 85.10 (sale). ### (In English)

Videotape on the basic requirements of the 1974 British regulations on woodworking machines (CIS 75-1464). (64330)

CIS 95-523 Control of Legionella. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1991. Videotape. Length: 25min. Price: GBP 32.98 (hire), GBP 102.50 (sale). [A 12min. shortened version, UK 4140 is also available. Price: GBP 11.49 (hire), GBP 42.13 (sale)]. ### (In English)

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CIS 95-524 Occupational disease prevention in clinical laboratories. (French: Prévention des maladies professionnelles dans les laboratoires de microbiologie diagnostique; German: Verhütung von Berufskrankheiten in diagnostisch-mikrobiologischen Laboratorien) Jost M., Rüegger M., Gutzwiller A., Reber E., Schweizerische Unfallversicherungsanstalt, Abteilung Arbeitsmedizin, Postfach, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland, Jan. 1995. 50p. Illus. 54 ref. (In French, German)

Contents of this brochure on the prevention of occupational diseases in clinical laboratories: health risks for personnel; technical preventive measures of infectious diseases; work organization procedures to prevent infectious diseases; medical measures concerning clinical laboratories personnel; disposal of contaminated material; prevention of other occupational diseases; insurance legislation. Appendices: distribution of work procedures and of microorganisms according to risk; safety enclosures. (64287)

CIS 95-525 Watch your back - Backstrain among chainsaw operators. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1992. Videotape. Length: 13min. Price: GBP 11.49 (hire), GBP 38.30 (sale). ### (In English)

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CIS 95-526 Lighten the load. Health and Safety Executive, CFL Vision, P.O. Box 35, Wetherby LS23 7EX, United Kingdom, 1992. Videotape. Length: 12min. Price: GBP 19.15 (hire), GBP 42.13 (sale). ### (In English)

Videocassette on the identification and control of musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace, whether caused by repetitive movements or unsuitable posture. (64304)

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CIS 95-527 Encompassing safety and quality management. (German: Umfassendes Sicherheits- und Qualitäts-Management) Schliephacke J., Sicherheitsingenieur, Sep. 1994, Vol.25, No.9, p.12-16. Illus. (In German)

In order to obtain a plant certificate which confirms that all requirements of quality standards ISO 9004 and EU 29004 have been met, the tasks and responsibilities of all employees need to be spelled out clearly. For economic reasons plants will need to get the certificate. The certification process opens the opportunity for safety officers and safety engineers to integrate the organization of safety into quality management because without safety there is no high-quality product. Recommendations for safety officers on how to proceed to win the approval of management are given. (63963)

CIS 95-528 Quantitative and qualitative methods used in preparing plant health records. (German: Quantitative und qualitative Methoden im betrieblichen Gesundheitsbericht) Janssen H., Zeitschrift für Präventivmedizin und Gesundheitsförderung, 1994, Vol.6, No.2, p.56-63. Illus. 39 ref. (In German)

Plant health reports are the basis for plant health programmes. Presently, records on sickness absenteeism are analyzed to produce such reports. In order to gain better insight into the particular health problems of a company, the use of additional data acquisition methods is recommended. These include the analysis of the records of periodic medical examinations by industrial physicians, subjective assessments of health and work as well as objective work studies. The latter provide information on physical job requirements and chemical exposures. (63989)

CIS 95-529 Training - When English words fail. Lienert G., Australian Safety News, July 1994, Vol.65, No.6, p.48-50. (In English)

The importance of appropriate safety training programmes for non-English speaking workers in Australia is discussed. Many companies now provide some level of English literacy course. One automotive components factory in South Australia offers a course in plain English and has recently incorporated aspects of safety training into the course; modules have been developed to address issues such as personal protective equipment, safety signs and reporting to the health centre. Further improvements are planned aimed at improving the effectiveness of training and providing employees with useful information at the same time. (64169)

CIS 95-530 Improving working conditions in Swaziland. Shilla C.P.N., African Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety, Dec. 1994, Vol.4, No.3, p.60-62. Illus. (In English)

Survey of the OSH situation in Swaziland, including that of legislation in force, legislation in development, and current occupational safety and health organization in the country. The article was written by the Chief Inspector of Factories. (64183)

CIS 95-531 Status of industrial hygiene graduate education at U.S. institutions. Constantin M.J., Pennington L.A., Williamson C.R., Finn M.G., Weitzman D.J., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, June 1994, Vol.55, No.6, p.537-545. Illus. 5 ref. (In English)

Summary of information collected from a questionnaire distributed to 112 U.S. colleges and universities regarding graduate education programmes in the field of industrial hygiene. Descriptive information, such as curriculum offered, university affiliation, faculty and student characteristics and programme size, shows the diversity in programmes. Full- and part-time enrolment in 1991 is estimated to be 1585 students at the master's level and 103 students at the doctoral level. During the 1990-1991 academic year, an estimated 438 master's degrees and 20 doctoral degrees were granted. Collection of this information will provide baseline data for an annual collection of enrolment and degree data that can be used to establish trends in this field. (64205)

CIS 95-532 Small firms - Home-grown safety is best. Gates E., Health and Safety at Work, Aug. 1994, Vol.16, No.8, p.17-18. 6 ref. (In English)

Management attitude towards safety in small enterprises and its role in accident causation are discussed. It is suggested that business managers appear to underestimate the magnitude of the risks and to overestimate their ability to assess and control them. The importance of well-planned risk assessment and safety and health training are emphasized and some nationally available training courses are described. Management reluctance to seek advice on safety and health matters is discussed along with the need for good communication networks. (64241)

CIS 95-533 Basics and prospects of plant health reporting. (German: Grundvoraussetzungen und Möglichkeiten betrieblicher Gesundheitsberichterstattung) Dickersbach M, Zeitschrift für Präventivmedizin und Gesundheitsförderung, 1994, Vol.6, No.2, p.31-38. (In German)

Unlike provinces or municipalities, companies are profit-oriented, small in size and do not comprise a cross-section of the population. Their employees are selected according to their needs. These basic facts have an impact on plant health reporting, which is the basis for plant health programmes that provide specific solutions for each workplace, and which are transparent and benefit the individual as well as the company. Therefore, for compiling plant health reports the records of sickness absenteeism are analyzed. In addition, the records of periodic medical examinations, job descriptions and subjective assessments of health and job satisfaction are used. As plant health reports contain valuable information, they constitute a meaningful element of community health reporting. (63987)

CIS 95-534 Employee surveys as tools for the collection of subjective data in programmes for the promotion of health in the enterprise. (German: Mitarbeiterbefragung als Instrument zur Erhebung subjektiver Daten im Rahmen betrieblicher Gesundheitsförderungsprogramme) Hertel L., Zeitschrift für Präventivmedizin und Gesundheitsförderung, 1994, Vol.6, No.2, p.48-55. Illus. 17 ref. (In German)

Employee surveys reveal information that is not brought forth by analysis of employee absenteeism and disability data. They also give workers the chance to participate in the planning and evaluation of worksite health promotion programmes. This article outlines how employee surveys fit into the process of worksite health promotion, which types of survey instruments exist and how to prepare, carry out and analyze an employee survey. German practice is compared with US and Canadian survey tools. (63988)

CIS 95-535 Occupational accidents and diseases in the State of Bahia, 1970-1992. (Portuguese: Acidentes e doenças do trabalho no Estado da Bahia, de 1970 a 1992) Rêgo M.A.V., Revista brasileira de saúde ocupacional, Jan.-Mar. 1994, Vol.22, No.81, p.21-31. Illus. 8 ref. (In Portuguese)

Analysis of occupational accidents and diseases in the State of Bahia (Brazil) during a 23-year period. While the incidence of occupational accidents fell by 81% during the period studied, the fatality rate per 10,000 accidents showed a steady increase (16 in 1970, 226 in 1992). These figures suggest that there has been a serious under-reporting of (particularly light) occupational accidents. As for occupational diseases, 1502 (73% of the total registered) have occurred since 1988, when the activities of CESAT (Workers' Health Study Centre) began. (64195)

CIS 95-536 Safety and health in the workplace - Statistics on occupational accidents. (Portuguese: Segurança, higiene e saúde no local de trabalho - Estatística de acidentes de trabalho) Publimédia Dossiers, 31 Oct. 1992, Supplement distributed with the newspaper Expresso, p.7-13. Illus. (In Portuguese)

Analysis of occupational accidents in Portugal during 1991, by district, economic sector, causing agent (all and fatal occupational accidents), part of the body affected (all and fatal occupational accidents). Also: incidence of occupational accidents, by economic sector; trends in occupational accidents, 1989-1991 (by age group); trends in total accidents, by quarter (1990-1992); trends in fatal accidents, by quarter (1990-1992); occupational accidents, by working days lost (1990); total working days lost, by size of enterprise (1990). (64199)

CIS 95-537 Rethinking the OSHA approach to workplace safety - A look at worker participation in the enforcement of safety regulations in Sweden, France and Great Britain. Korostoff J.E., Zimmermann L.M., Ryan C.E., Comparative Labor Law Journal, Autumn 1991, Vol.13, No.1, p.45-95. 381 ref. (In English)

This comparative study concludes that the occupational safety and health statutes in Sweden, France and Great Britain all provide for worker participation in the enforcement of health and safety regulations. The statutory safety regimes of each country, however, reflect different work cultures and different traditions of employee-employer relations. The role of the unions is also significantly different in each country. While the current US Occupational Safety and Health Act does not require any form of employee participation, the proposed OSH Reform Act would bring the US provisions more closely in line with those of other western industrialized nations. (64073)

CIS 95-538 Quality management and occupational safety management. (German: Qualitätsmanagement und Arbeitssicherheitsmanagement) Merdian J., Die BG, Aug. 1994, No.8, p.487-490. Illus. 4 ref. (In German)

Both quality management and safety management pursue the same goals. Both want to give employees more responsibility and to involve them in finding solutions to problems. The integration of safety management into quality management according to international standard ISO 9001 is outlined. (63962)

CIS 95-539 Workers: The motors of development - Extent of damages to them and loss to industry as a result of work-related accidents in 1992: Remedies. Karunaratne V.M., Sri Lanka Labour Gazette, Jan.-Mar. 1994, Vol.45, No.1, p.5-35. Illus. (In English)

Data on occupational accidents among industrial workers in Sri Lanka in 1992 are reviewed. A number of fatal accidents and their causes are described. Legal requirements regarding notification of accidents are outlined along with workmen's compensation procedures and estimates of the cost of accidents. The role of the employer in the prevention of accidents is stressed and the effects of the implementation of a safety policy in a large tobacco company are described. (64161)

CIS 95-540 An analysis of manager expectations for entry-level industrial hygienists. Oestenstad R.K., Boggs R.F., Perkins J.L., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, June 1994, Vol.55, No.6, p.546-551. Illus. 6 ref. (In English)

The aim of this questionnaire survey was to establish the demands on entry-level hygienists in the area of both conceptual and applied skills, and to examine to what extent these expectations were fulfilled according to the questioned managers. The expectations were ability to work independently, ability to interact with other management personnel, high level of scientific skills and ability to communicate. It is concluded that hygienists with academic training at the master's level possess the appropriate scientific skills, but are not always able to communicate effectively or understand business and management issues. (64206)

CIS 95-541 The changing character of fatal work injuries. Toscano G., Windau J., Monthly Labor Review, Oct. 1994, Vol.117, No.10, p.17-28. Bibl.ref. (In English)

Major findings from the 1993 Bureau of Labor Statistics Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries are reviewed. Road traffic incidents accounted for 20% of the 6,271 fatal occupational injuries and homicide for 17%. The three most dangerous occupations were logging, fishing and aircraft piloting. Tables show fatal occupational injuries by event or exposure, occupation, industry, location of incident and by selected worker characteristics. (64236)

CIS 95-542 Accident prevention. The Swedish Work Environment Fund, Box 1122, 111 81 Stockholm, Sweden, 1994. 25p. Index. (In English)

This document presents a selection of current projects sponsored by the Swedish Work Environment Fund and related to a range of occupational accidents and preventive measures. A brief description is given of each project along with contact name and address, duration and budget of the project and publications. (64099)

CIS 95-543 National campaign for increasing awareness of occupational safety and health issues, 1991-1992. (Portuguese: Campanha nacional de sensibilização para a higiene e segurança no trabalho) Confederação Geral dos Trabalhadores Portugueses (CGTP), Lisboa, Portugal, 1992. 31+11p. Illus. (In Portuguese)

Report on a national campaign to increase awareness of occupational safety and health issues in Portugal, with particular attention to modules on: alcoholism in the workplace; fire prevention and control; demonstration of fire fighting. The questionnaire on which the report is largely based is reproduced in annex. (64198)

CIS 95-544 Risk and decisions. Singleton W.T., Hovden J., eds., John Wiley and Sons Ltd., Baffins Lane, Chichester PO19 1UD, West Sussex, United Kingdom, 1987 (reprinted 1994). xv, 232p. Bibl.ref. Index. Price: GBP 15.95, USD 25.95., ISBN 0-471-91208-5 (hard), ISBN 0-471-95224-9 (pa) (In English)

This volume contains papers and discussions presented at a symposium on the concept of risk and methods for decision-making in risk technology and safety management. Topics covered: concepts and measures of risk (probability, the psychology of risk, risk from a safety executive viewpoint, cultural aspects); risk and behaviour; (subjective risk, risk cognition, risk and information processing, organization and safety on an oil platform, major hazards and behaviour); risk and public policy (national policy-making, risk-handling by institutions, risk in industry, risk in defence, cancer risks from food and drugs). (64233)

CIS 95-545 Positive performance indicators: Beyond lost time injuries - Part 1. Issues; Part 2. Practical approaches. National Occupational Safety and Health Commission (Worksafe Australia), Australian Government Publishing Service, GPO Box 84, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia, 1994. 2 vols. v, 50p. and v, 30p. Bibl.ref., ISBN 0-644-35266-3 (Vol.1), ISBN 0-644-35267-1 (Vol.2) (In English)

Proceedings of a workshop on the value of lost time injury frequency rates as a measure of OHS (occupational health and safety) performance and the development of more positive performance indicators. Papers include: a positive role for OHS in performance measurement; literature survey on OHS performance indicators for benchmarking; limits of lost time injury frequency rates; strategies for going beyond lost time injuries and other negative performance indicators; means of encouraging best practice in OHS; OHS management in the Australian construction industry; development and implementation of an OHS strategic planning model. (64235)

CIS 95-546 Proposals for competency based training of first aid at work instructors and assessors. Health and Safety Executive, Room 609, Daniel House, Trinity Road, Bootle L20 7HE, Merseyside, United Kingdom, 1994. ii, 50p. (In English)

This report presents the findings of a Health and Safety Executive Working Group established to define the standards of competence required of those who instruct and assess First Aid at Work courses. National generic standards for instructors and assessors are described and additional units of competence appropriate to the training of First Aid at Work instructors and assessors are identified. Details of these units are provided along with performance criteria and guidance on implementation of training programmes. (64246)

CIS 95-547 Proceedings of the 13th National Conference of the Italian Association of Industrial Hygienists. (Italian: Atti - 13° Congresso Nazionale dell'Associazione Italiana degli Igienisti Industriali) Cottica D., Imbriani M., eds., Fondazione Clinica del Lavoro, Via P. Azzario 19, 27100 Pavia, Italy, 1994. 243p. Illus. Bibl.ref., ISBN 88-7963-023-7 (In Italian)

Proceedings of a conference held in Turin (Italy), 20-22 June 1994. There were four sessions: asbestos (6 papers); environmental lead (8 papers); the indoor environment and physical agents (16 papers, dealing with harmful substances and biological agents spread by air conditioning, organic aerosols, passive smoking, environmental monitoring, microclimate of steam locomotives, lighting environment of VDU workplaces, hypotheses for the calculation of exposure limits, noise and its effects); free topics (17 papers, dealing with, among others: dust, man-made mineral fibres, biological monitoring of various substances, emission of benzene by polymers, determination of cobalt in the environment, expert system for safety in a robot environment, exposure limits for welding fumes). A poster session was also held (21 posters). (64188)

CIS 95-548 Statistics on worker accidents in Switzerland 1988-1992. (French: Statistique des accidents des travailleurs en Suisse 1988-1992; German: Unfallstatistik der Arbeitnehmer in der Schweiz 1988-1992) Schweizerische Unfallversicherungsanstalt, Abeitlung Mathematik und Statistik, Postfach, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland, 1994. 167p. Illus. Price: CHF 20.00. (In French, German)

New format statistical data on worker accidents in Switzerland over the five-year period from 1988 to 1992. These data concern accidents which fall under a compulsory insurance plan in Switzerland under the national legislation be it the SUVA or the 128 other insurance companies. Main information contained in this report: number of insured workers, number, severity rates of accidents and insurance costs, socio-economic costs, accident risks, occupational diseases (frequency and breakdown by major industrial branch), disability and survivors' pensions, accident causes and prevention. Appendices. (64042)

CIS 95-549 Fatal workplace injuries in 1991 - A collection of data and analysis. US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Washington, D.C. 20212, USA, Apr. 1993. v, 72p. Bibl.ref. (In English)

This report presents data from the 1991 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) along with analyses of some aspects of the data and background information on the CFOI programme. Topics covered: analysis of fatal work injuries in 31 States; alcohol and drug use; surveillance of fatal occupational injuries and response of next-of-kin; work-related vehicle fatalities; identifying work-related fatalities in agriculture; death certificates as a source of data; length of time in position and fatal occupational injury; workplace homicides. (64242)

CIS 95-550 Starke's International Law. Shearer I.A., Butterworth & Co. (Publishers) Ltd., Halsbury House, 35 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1EL, United Kingdom, 11th ed., 1994. xxx, 629p. Bibl.ref. Index. Price: GBP 25.95., ISBN 0-406-01623-2 (In English)

This university-level manual on international law covers, among others, topics of environmental and occupational hygiene (Ch.14 - Development and the environment): general surveys (from a legal point of view) of development, and of protection and improvement of the human environment; discussion of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment (1972) (with a list of instruments and conventions adopted as a result of the Conference); discussion of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (Rio de Janeiro, 1992); international instruments dealing with nuclear safety and the environment. (64015)

CIS 95-551 1995 pollution handbook: The essential guide to UK and European pollution control legislation. Murley L., ed., National Society for Clean Air and Environmental Protection (NSCA), 136 North Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1RG, United Kingdom, Rev.ed., 1995. xx, 496p. Bibl.ref. Index. Price: GBP 23.95., ISBN 0-903474-37-9 (In English)

Survey of the legal requirements in effect in the United Kingdom concerning environmental (including workplace) pollution. Of particular interest to OSH specialists: the Environmental Protection Act 1990; European Union (EU) measures concerning air quality standards and industrial emissions; the Clean Air Act 1993; the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, and regulations made under it concerning atmospheric emissions, major accident hazards, hazardous substances, asbestos and genetically modified organisms; the effects of air pollution on human health; measurement of air pollution; radiation (natural and artificial sources, effects, exposure limits, regulatory controls); control of process odours; future developments (air quality, sale of unauthorized fuel); noise pollution (occupational noise, low-frequency noise, noise measurement); waste pollution (EU measures, regulatory controls, radioactive waste, waste disposal, contaminated land); pesticides. (64016)

CIS 95-552 OSHA field operations manual. US Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Government Institutes Inc., 4 Research Place, Suite 200, Rockville, Maryland 20850, USA, 6th edition, Jan. 1994. x, 413p. Index. Price: USD 85.00 plus shipping (USD 4.00 USA, USD 6.00 elsewhere)., ISBN 0-86587-380-1 (In English)

This manual provides detailed guidance on the procedures undertaken by OSHA personnel during workplace inspections. Contents: general responsibilities and administrative procedures; compliance programming; general inspection procedures; violation, citations and penalties; imminent danger situations; fatality and catastrophe investigations; complaints and referrals; temporary labour camp inspections; construction inspections; Federal agency safety and health programs; disclosure of information; review commission. (64030)

CIS 95-553 Advice and information for bereaved families. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, Sep. 1994. 6p. (In English)

This leaflet describes what the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) does following a fatal accident at work. The investigation procedure and the roles of the HSE inspector, the police and the coroner are described along with action in the case of a prosecution by the HSE. Organizations offering further help are listed. (64172)

CIS 95-554 Catalogue of all directives and guidelines established by the Swedish National Board of Occupational Safety and Health. (Swedish: Förteckning över samtliga gällande författningar och allmänna råd som har beslutats av Arbetarskyddsstyrelsen) National Board of Occupational Safety and Health, Publikationsservice, Box 1300, 171 25 Solna, Sweden, 1 Jan. 1994. 31p., ISBN 91-7930-238-6 (In Swedish)

This booklet lists all the directives and guidelines that have been published by the Swedish National Board of Occupational Safety and Health from 1979 to the end of 1993, and that are still in force. Directives that impose minor changes in existing directives are only listed as modifications to the original directives. The directives are listed in chronological order and number order, the guidelines according to topic. (64275)

CIS 95-555 Quality management and occupational safety. (German: Qualitätsmanagement und Arbeitsschutz) Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 1993. ii, 245p. Illus. Price: DEM 40.00., ISBN 3-89429-477-9 (In German)

Proceedings of a symposium on the integration of safety and health into quality management held on 7 Dec. 1993 in Dortmund, Germany. Subjects covered: advantages and economic aspects of the integration of safety and health into quality control, existing standards on quality management, creation of new environment-friendly products, project management that includes safety, computer programs for the development of new products that include safety and user-oriented product innovation exemplified by digital X-ray used by dentists. Summaries in English, French, German. (63961)

CIS 95-556 30 years of progress. JISHA clears the way to tomorrow's safety and health. (Japanese: 30-nen no ayumi. Ashita no anzen to kenkō o kirihiraku chūsaibō) Japan Industrial Safety and Health Association, 5-35-1 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108, Japan, 1 Aug. 1994. 183, 175p. Illus. (In Japanese)

JISHA was founded at a small meeting in Tokyo on 1 Aug. 1964. This report divides its history into four periods: establishment (1964-70), growth (1971-80), consolidation (1981-87) and orientation toward the future (1988-94). Notable features of each period are described, and a two-page table for each year presents the main events under the headings: JISHA's relationships; principal relations; laws, directives, ordinances, etc.; safety and hygiene in general; notable incidents, accidents etc. A separate data volume contains information under the headings: organization, research and surveys, education, public relations, technical services, health promotion, promotion of comfortable workplaces, international cooperation, Japan Bioassay Laboratory, measures for small and medium-sized enterprises, awards, affiliated organizations. (64043)

CIS 95-557 Published research reports 1989-1993 - Summaries. (French: Rapports de recherche publiés en 1989-1993 - Résumés) Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz, Postfach 17 02 02, 44061 Dortmund, Germany, Jan. 1994. 144p. Free. (In English, French)

This document contains English summaries of research reports published by the German Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAU) between 1989 and 1993. They are classified into 12 categories which are priority areas of the BAU: working conditions and health of employees; economic efficiency in occupational safety and health; humane application of new technologies; transport and traffic; safety technology; hazardous substances; noise and vibrations; air conditioning, ventilation and lighting; design of workplaces; design of working equipment; occupational safety and health in selected sectors; working time/qualification/work psychology. (64044)

CIS 95-558 Can economic incentives improve health and safety at work?. Bailey S., Jørgensen K., Krüger W., Litske H., European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, 1995. 9p. 2 ref., ISBN 92-826-9570-0 (In English)

This brochure summarizes the main findings of two reports on "Economic incentives to improve the working environment". While some countries have developed a legal framework to guarantee standards of health and safety, in others, prevention activities are based on mandatory insurance schemes which provide compensation to injured or disabled employees. While the potential benefits of such schemes are apparent, further work is required to determine the most beneficial types of schemes and how to make them adaptable to a number of different societies. (64055)

CIS 95-559 Occupational health and safety research survey - Facilities, researchers and projects 1993-94. National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (Worksafe Australia), Australian Government Publishing Service, GPO Box 84, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia, 1994. v, 324p., ISBN 0-644-35196-9 (In English)

This list of occupational health and safety (OHS) research facilities in Australia is presented alphabetically by State. Information provided includes: name, address and contact name; major OHS research capabilities; features which are unique within Australia and internationally; availability of the facility for contract or consultancy work. An alphabetical listing of individual researchers includes indications of areas of expertise, type of work environment studied, research focus, hazards, effects and interventions. A research subject index is included. Updates previous survey (see CIS 93-1850). (64176)

CIS 95-560 Occupational health and safety performance overviews, selected industries - Issue No.2. National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (Worksafe Australia), Australian Government Publishing Service, GPO Box 84, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia, Aug. 1994. vii, 35p. Illus. (In English)

This document contains data on occupational injuries and diseases compiled from workers' compensation claims in Australia for the financial year 1991-92. The statistics do not cover all occurrences of injuries and diseases but highlight potential problem areas. Data are reviewed for the construction industry, the mining industry and the restaurants, hotels and clubs industry. The analysis shows: injuries by occupation, by age group, nature, location and mechanism of injury, time of accident and compensation costs. (64177)

CIS 95-561 European Employment and Industrial Relations Glossary: Greece. Treu T., Terry M., Kravaritou Y., European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, eds., Sweet and Maxwell, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14, United Kingdom, 1994; also available from: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. lxviii, 308p. Bibl.ref. Indexes., ISBN 0-421-44880-6, ISBN 92-826-2607-5 (Eu) (In English)

This dictionary provides detailed definitions and explanations of 745 Greek-language terms (provided in both the Greek alphabet and in transliteration) used in the labour relations field in Greece, including terms related to occupational safety and health. A detailed survey of the economic, legal and historical aspects of labour relations in Greece is also supplied. In annex: some statistical data related to employment in Greece (distribution by sector and age, strikes, union membership, wages). List of abbreviations. (64191)

CIS 95-562 European Employment and Industrial Relations Glossary: Ireland. Treu T., Terry M., von Prondzynski F., Richards W., European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, eds., Sweet and Maxwell, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14, United Kingdom, 1994; also available from: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. xix, 214p. Bibl.ref. Index., ISBN 0-421-44900-4, ISBN 92-826-2609-1 (Eu) (In English)

This dictionary provides detailed definitions and explanations of 368 terms used in the labour relations field in Ireland, including terms related to occupational safety and health. A detailed survey of the economic, legal and historical aspects of labour relations in Ireland is also supplied. (64192)

CIS 95-563 The cost of work-related injury and disease. National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (Worksafe Australia), Australian Government Publishing Service, GPO Box 84, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia, July 1994. xv, 59p. Illus. 167 ref., ISBN 0-644-35179-9 (In English)

A review is presented of data on the economic costs of work-related injuries and diseases obtained from workmen's compensation costs compiled by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and by Worksafe Australia. Annual compensation costs are provided for the period 1986 to 1992 with more detailed data for the year 1991-1992: compensation costs by industry, occupation group, nature of injury and disease, bodily location of injury and by cause of injury. Average cost per occurrence is highest in mining services, forestry and logging, electricity and gas, and textile manufacturing. Selected aspects of the literature and research on costs are also reviewed. (64247)

CIS 95-564 Health and Safety Commission - Annual report and statistical supplement 1993/94. Health and Safety Commission, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury CO10 6FS, Suffolk, United Kingdom, 1994. xx, 141p. (report), vi, 131p. (supplement), 12p. (summary). Illus. Bibl.ref. Price: GBP 11.00 (report), GBP 9.00 (supplement)., ISBN 0-7176-0842-5 (report), ISBN 0-7176-0852-2 (supplement) (In English)

This report reviews the activities of the Health and Safety Commission in the areas of: legislation and standards; field programmes (inspection, enforcement, accident investigation, occupational health advice, technical and scientific support); information and research; services to industry and the public; central services and public accountability functions. Details are provided of priorities and achievements in selected industries. A summary report is also available. The statistical supplement provides data and comment on injuries, dangerous occurrences, gas safety, enforcement action and occupational ill-health. Tables include some time-series data along with provisional figures for 1993/94. (64249)

CIS 95-565 Who does what in the work environment?. (Swedish: Vem gör vad? in arbetsmiljön) Föreningen för arbetarskydd, Box 17550, 118 91 Stockholm, Sweden, no date. 716p. Index., ISBN 91-86576-26-7 (In Swedish)

Directory of about 1200 organizations and enterprises concerned with the work environment. Public authorities, employers' and workers' organizations, colleges and universities, occupational health services, consultants and international organizations are included. (64253)

CIS 95-566 A short guide to the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, PO Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, Nov. 1994. 12p. Illus. 7 ref. (In English)

This leaflet explains the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations 1992 (see CIS 93-6). Guidance is given on types of PPE and its provision and use, assessing suitable PPE for various hazards, training in its use and maintenance. Other relevant regulations are listed. (64052)

CIS 95-567 National guidelines for integrating occupational health and safety competencies into national industry competency standards. National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (Worksafe Australia), Australian Government Publishing Service, GPO Box 84, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia, 2nd ed., 1998. 58p. 6 ref. (In English)

Internet:
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Second edition of guidelines originally published in 1994. They describe generic health and safety competencies required to implement an effective occupational health and safety management system. Such competencies are associated with: fulfilling the duty of care for those in the workplace; identifying hazards and assessing and controlling risks; and contributing to participative procedures for health and safety management. Guidance is given on the minimum competencies required for employees, supervisors and managers and how this competence may be demonstrated and assessed. The development of industry-specific competency standards is also outlined. (64268)

CIS 95-568 Workplace health, safety and welfare - A short guide for managers. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, PO Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, Nov. 1994. 16p. 6 ref. (In English)

This leaflet provides a brief outline of the requirements of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 (see CIS 93-351). Brief guidance is given on health aspects of workplaces (ventilation, indoor temperature, lighting and workstation design), safety (floors and traffic routes, doors, windows and protection against falls and falling objects), and provision of welfare facilities. (64051)

CIS 95-569 Evaluation of occupational safety and health conditions in the workplace (workplace evaluation). (Danish: Vurdering af sikkerheds- og sundhedsforholdene på arbejdspladsen (arbejdspladsvurdering)) Direktoratet for Arbejdstilsynet, Landskronagade 33, 2100 København Ø, Denmark, Aug. 1994. 15p. (In Danish)

This directive gives guidelines for the workplace evaluation that is required by notification No.867 of 13 Oct. 1994 (CIS 95-384), which implements in Danish legislation, among others, EU directive 89/391/EEC (CIS 89-1401). The details of the workplace evaluation are explained: main features of an evaluation, guidelines for the accomplishment of the evaluation. In annex: check lists to support the evaluation and the improvement process. Main topics in the evaluation: physical conditions, ergonomic conditions, psychological conditions, chemical hazards, biological conditions and risk of accidents. (64210)

CIS 95-570 The European Health and Safety Database (HASTE): Summaries of descriptions of systems for monitoring health and safety at work. European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, Loughlinstown House, Shankill, Co. Dublin, Ireland, 1995. 183p. + Diskette (MS-DOS). Index., ISBN 92-826-8856-9 (In English)

Directory of 164 information systems (almost all computerized databases) concerning some aspect of OSH monitoring within any one of the 15 member States of the European Union, the Czech Republic, Norway, the European Union itself and WHO. For each system, the following information is given: subject category; name of issuing institution; address, telephone, fax number and contact person; accessibility; time coverage; language; detailed abstract (hard-copy only). The book is essentially a printout of the information on the diskette, with abstracts. OSH-related subjects covered: registers of occupational accidents and diseases; exposure registers; product and substance registers; cancer registers; preventive service activity registers; quality of working life surveys. (64194)

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CIS 95-571 Documentation of ill-health effects of occupational exposure to grain dust through sequential, coherent epidemiologic investigation. Fonn S., Becklake M.R., Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, Feb. 1994, Vol.20, No.1, p.13-21. 43 ref. (In English)

This review describes the evolution in epidemiological methods (study design, outcome, and exposure measurements and target population) in relation to knowledge gained concerning the pathological effects of occupational exposure to grain dust over the past three decades. The clinical conditions associated with grain dust exposure are briefly described. Thereafter, the study approaches used to investigate grain-related conditions (clinical studies, prevalence studies including unexposed workers, short-term response to exposure, longitudinal studies, and studies documenting dose-response relationships) are discussed. The objective is to illustrate the strength of sequential, coherent epidemiological investigation into the ill effects of a particular work environment on human health. (64046)

CIS 95-572 Preparation of a catalogue of risks attributable to occupational cancers - Catalogue with reference to the Verona region. Preparation of a diagnostic form for the clinical identification of occupational cancers. (Italian: Elaborazione di un catalogo di rischi attribuibili di tumore professionale - Catalogo riferito all'area veronese. Elaborazione di una scheda anamnestica per il riconoscimento clinico dei tumori professionali) Gaffuri A., Romeo L., Gobbi M., Nesti M., Fogli d'informazione ISPESL, July-Sep. 1994, Vol.7, No.3, p.3-21. 9 ref. (In Italian)

A catalogue of cancer hazards was prepared by occupational physicians of a region of the Italian National Health Service. This catalogue is based on lists of carcinogens and high cancer-risk industries and processes, as they can be identified with substances, industries and processes present in the region. The tables and forms used in connection with the project are given in annex. (64187)

CIS 95-573 Occupational scleroderma-like disorders. (French: Sclérodermie et facteurs professionnels (ou environnementaux)) Crépy M.N., Conso F., Archives des maladies professionnelles et de médecine du travail, 1994, Vol.55, No.2, p.111-118. 49 ref. (In French)

Several environmental substances have been reported as contributing factors in progressive systemic sclerosis and in so-called scleroderma-like diseases. Contaminated rapeseed oil in Spain and administration of drug containing L-tryptophan were found responsible for the outbreak of two scleroderma-like epidemics. Paraffin and silicone implants, bleomycin and pentazocine were among the iatrogenic factors. Two occupational factors are already well-known: silica and vinyl chloride. Others are only suspected: solvents, and epoxy resins. Identification of these substances presents two main interests: environmental exposure can be limited and the pathogenesis of scleroderma being unknown, inducing factors may be used in experimental models for research. (63993)

CIS 95-574 Silage and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis. (French: Ensilage et aspergillose broncho-pulmonaire allergique) Bui A.M., Germaud P., Normand de la Tranchade M., Touranchet A., Archives des maladies professionnelles et de médecine du travail, 1994, Vol.55, No.5, p.335-337. 9 ref. (In French)

Case study on an occupation-related allergic broncho-pulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA). A 41 years old farmer, without history of asthma, presented acute respiratory symptoms, during maize silage activities, with diagnostic criteria for ABPA: blood hypereosinophilia, episodic bronchial obstruction, positive immediate skin reactivity, serum precipitating antibodies, elevated serum IgE level, history of pulmonary infiltrates, central bronchiectasis, Aspergillus fumigatus positive sputum cultures. High levels of Aspergillus spores were found in the air samples obtained from the patient's workplace which can account for this ABPA in a patient without a bronchial past history. (63998)

CIS 95-575 Cancer morbidity among Danish female pharmacy technicians. Hansen J., Olsen J.H., Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, Feb. 1994, Vol.20, No.1, p.22-26. 22 ref. (In English)

This study reports on cancer incidence among Danish female pharmacy assistants and dispensers. Altogether, 8,499 members were identified in the archives of the Association of Danish Pharmacy Technicians and followed through the files of the Danish Cancer Registry (1970-1990); observed figures were compared with those expected on the basis of national cancer incidence rates. The overall standardized incidence ratio (SIR) for cancer was 1.0. A 1.5-fold elevated risk of non-melanoma skin cancer was found, especially for long-term pharmacy assistants. An increased risk for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma appeared among long-term pharmacy dispensers. Sunlight is usually the dominant cause of non-melanoma and melanoma skin cancer, but occupational factors may have contributed in this study in view of the uncommon localization observed for many of these cancers and the unelevated melanoma risk. In addition to the increased risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas, which may have been associated with exposure to organic solvents, the results do not indicate any other notable cancer risks during the follow-up. (64047)

CIS 95-576 Occupational exposure and asthma mortality. DeMers M.P., Orris P., Journal of the American Medical Association, 23/30 Nov. 1994, Vol.272, No.20, p.1575. 6 ref. (In English)

This letter briefly describes the results of a study of death certificates of workers who died in Chicago, USA between 1980 and 1988 with asthma listed as the cause or contributing cause of death. Among the 184 certificates examined, certain occupations known to have higher rates of occupational asthma were also found to have higher rates of mortality; bakers, painters and bus drivers all showed higher mortality rates than expected. The work suggests that specific occupational exposures may contribute to higher rates of asthma mortality in metropolitan areas. (64058)

CIS 95-577 Cholinesterase activity of Senegalese applicators exposed to organophosphates (fenitrothion). (French: Exposition au fénitrothion et activité cholinestérasique chez des applicateurs de pesticides au Sénégal) Houeto P., Abiola F.A., Diatta F., Archives des maladies professionnelles et de médecine du travail, 1994, Vol.55, No.2, p.119-123. 7 ref. (In French)

Among the pesticides currently used in agriculture, organophosphates occupy a dominant position. They have a specific action in inhibiting enzymes, namely cholinesterases. Given the number of cases of human poisoning in agriculture, it is important to measure levels of cholinesterases to evaluate the risks. Cholinesterase activity was measured with Ellman's colorimetric method in whole blood, erythrocytes and plasma of workers exposed to Sumithion (fenitrothion 500g/L U.L.V. and C.E.) in Senegal, which is one of the most commonly used organophosphate insecticides in that country, and as a function of the spraying equipment used and of the type of application. Prevention of cases of poisoning calls for medical, technical and hygienic measures, and, above all, for the health education of workers. A systematic determination of globular and plasma cholinesterases is recommended at the time of the initial medical examination of workers, the results of which can then be used for comparison purposes during later tests. (63994)

CIS 95-578 Epidemiologic study of lumbar problems in the steel industry. Associated factors. (French: Etude épidémiologique des problèmes lombaires dans la sidérurgie. Facteurs associés) Masset D., Malchaire J., Archives des maladies professionnelles et de médecine du travail, 1994, Vol.55, No.2, p.103-110. 29 ref. (In French)

A cross sectional epidemiological study was conducted in two Belgian steel plants concerning low-back pain (LBP) and associated factors. The data were collected through interviewing workers. The 147 items of the questionnaire check-list dealt with health, past LBP history, personal characteristics as well as the risk factors in present and past jobs. A random sample of 618 workers was selected from among 2,023 workers <40 years old. Prevalence of LBP (all symptoms) was 66% during the entire life, 53% during the last 12 months and 25% during the last 7 days. The incidence rate was about 5% and independent of the age of the workers. Among all factors investigated, the seven showing a statistically significant association with an increased risk of LBP during the last 12 months are: heavy efforts perceived at the shoulders and long periods of vehicle driving; poor satisfaction with one's health and a greater number of visits to the doctor; a larger family; a higher frequency of abnormal fatigue and depressive feelings. Thus, only two factors related to professional life, the others related to health status and psychosocial characteristics. (63992)

CIS 95-579 Development of insulin resistance by astronauts during spaceflight. Stein T.P., Schluter M.D., Boden G., Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine, Dec. 1994, Vol.65, No.12, p.1091-1096. Illus. 25 ref. (In English)

Dietary intake and urine output were monitored continuously for four crewmembers of a Space Shuttle mission from 11 days before launch to 7 days after landing (total 27 days). The urinary C-peptide excretion rate was used as a marker for insulin secretion. Mean inflight C-peptide excretion rates were significantly lower than either the pre- or postflight rates. The progressively increasing C-peptide excretion during 9 days of spaceflight is indicative of the development of insulin resistance in astronauts. (64059)

CIS 95-580 Tortured hands - Occupational skin diseases in the hospital. (German: Geplagte Hände - Berufsdermatosen im Krankenhaus) Czeschinski P., Krankenhaustechnik, Aug. 1994, Vol.20, No.8, p.32-35. Illus. (In German)

The symptoms of skin diseases diagnosed among hospital personnel are described. Of all the skin diseases affecting the hands of the hospital personnel, allergies account for 90%. Skin contact with disinfectants such as formaldehyde is the primary cause for the allergies. It is recommended to use alcohol-containing disinfectants as substitutes and allergen-free, disposable gloves for protection of the hands. (63964)

CIS 95-581 Prognostic value of bronchial hyperresponsiveness in car painters exposed to isocyanates. (French: Valeur pronostique de l'hyperréactivité bronchique chez des peintres automobiles exposés aux isocyanates) Ameille J., Villoingt L., Archives des maladies professionnelles et de médecine du travail, 1994, Vol.55, No.5, p.317-321. 34 ref. (In French)

Thirty five painters exposed to HDI and HDI prepolymers underwent two respiratory examinations consisting of a standardized questionnaire and measurement of pulmonary function including a methacholine challenge over a 2-year period. Non specific bronchial hyperresponsiveness (NSBH) was present initially in 11 workers and was associated with a higher tobacco consumption, a higher prevalence of respiratory symptoms and lower baseline values of lung function tests. Compared with car painters without NSBH, those with NSBH had a greater, though not significant, reduction in FEV (76mL/year versus 37mL/year). No case of asthma was diagnosed neither in car painters with NSBH, nor in those without. So, despite the weak number of patients in our study, it appears that the presence of NSBH in car painters exposed to isocyanates is not a good predictor of asthma. On the other hand, performing a test of bronchial hyperreactivity might be used as means of identifying subjects at risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (63996)

CIS 95-582 Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among male managers. (German: Die Ausprägung kardiovaskulärer Risikofaktoren bei männlichen Führungskräften) Höher J., Allers U., Treixler M., Tokarski W., Zeitschrift für Präventivmedizin und Gesundheitsförderung, 1993, Vol.5, No.1, p.1-10. Illus. 10 ref. (In German)

Total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, triglyceride level, and blood pressure were measured in 355 German executives between 1988 and 1990. Their smoking habits were also determined. Prevalence of these cardiovascular risk factors was not higher than among the general population. The percentage of smokers was less than in the general population. (64041)

CIS 95-583 A comprehensive reproductive health program in the workplace. Brooks L., Merkel S.F., Glowatz M., Comstock M.L., Shoner L.G., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, Apr. 1994, Vol.55, No.4, p.352-357. 15 ref. (In English)

This paper summarizes the reproductive health component of the occupational health programme in place at a telecommunication company's research laboratory. The comprehensive Research and Development Reproductive Health Program is a collaborative effort between the Health Services Group and the Environmental Health & Safety Center. It provides a tailored curriculum to occupational health nurses and physicians so that they may respond to employee questions and concerns with detailed information and with referrals to appropriate subject matter experts. Expanding on the typical regulatory approaches of hazard communications and right to know, the programme encourages employees of both sexes to learn about workplace, environmental and lifestyle aspects of reproductive and developmental health. (64217)

CIS 95-584 International occupational health care. Moore C.E., Journal of Occupational Medicine, Apr. 1994, Vol.36, No.4, p.419-427. 10 ref. (In English)

Outline of the factors that are to be taken into consideration when moving staff to expatriate posts. It is emphasized that not only strict medical service is to be considered. Cultural factors may play a very important role. Resources and on site possibilities are also of importance. (64271)

CIS 95-585 Medical programs for multiple domestic sites: An in-house perspective. Hathaway J.A., Journal of Occupational Medicine, Apr. 1994, Vol.36, No.4, p.428-433. 11 ref. (In English)

Policies that drive the content and quality of medical programme services within large companies are described. Factors that are important in selecting and retaining a local provider of occupational medical service are discussed in detail, as is the ongoing role of the company's medical director. The importance of programme reviews or audits is stressed, with information presented on what a private clinic or practitioner should expect during an audit. Impartiality, objectivity and fairness along with good office management and interpersonal skills are important in establishing long-term business relationships between corporate clients and occupational medicine physicians in private practice. (64272)

CIS 95-586 The academic occupational physician as consultant: A 10 year perspective. McCunney R.J., Journal of Occupational Medicine, Apr. 1994, Vol.36, No.4, p.438-442. 21 ref. (In English)

Description of the professional experiences over a 10 year period of an occupational physician working as a consultant to an international chemical company. Services have related to epidemiology, health policy, toxicology and plant oversight as well as serving as a health advisor on matters involving the relation between business and health. An academic affiliation with an occupational medicine residency programme has facilitated access to related occupational health professionals to assist in problem solving and research. Opportunities for consulting in occupational medicine will depend on the nature of the organization as well as the personal and professional characteristics of the physician. Requests for these types of services are likely to expand in the near future, primarily as a result of wider awareness of the implications of work on health, increased litigation and government regulations. (64273)

CIS 95-587 Contracting for occupational health service: An insider's view. Anstadt G.W., Journal of Occupational Medicine, Apr. 1994, Vol.36, No.4, p.443-446. 6 ref. (In English)

A survey of the Fortune 500 companies in the USA reveals that contracting for occupational medicine services is frequent. Contracting is most used for services that are highly specialized and infrequently used. About two-thirds of large companies provide at least some routine occupational medicine services with employed physicians. An economic analysis suggests that for large plants, contracting for general occupational medicine services is usually not an effective strategy for saving money. Intangibles, such as integration of the occupational medicine department with all other health-related corporate activities, are postulated to significantly influence corporate decision makers when they consider contracting for occupational medicine services. (64274)

CIS 95-588 Risk factors for developing epithelioma in parts of the head or neck. (German: Risikofaktoren für Plattenepithelkarzinome im Kopf-Hals-Bereich) Maier H., Sennewald E., Hauptverband der gewerblichen Berufsgenossenschaften, Abteilung Öffentlichkeitsarbeit, Alte Heerstrasse 111, 53754 Sankt Augustin, Germany, Jan.1994. 184p. Illus. 142 ref., ISBN 3-88383-337-1 (In German)

In three case-control studies conducted in the years 1988 to 1991 in Heidelberg, Germany, 369 patients with squamous-cell carcinoma of the mouth, the throat and the larynx were matched with a control group of 1,476 persons without epithelioma. For the patients and the control group the occupation, cigarette and alcohol consumption and leisure time activities were determined. Chronic tobacco and alcohol consumption were closely related with the occurrence of epithelioma in the upper digestive tract. Skilled and unskilled workers were more numerous in the patient group than in the control group. Machine operators, persons living in homes with fossil-fuel heated stoves as well as workers exposed to coal tar, pitch, dyes and paints, asbestos, coolants and sawdust were found to be at high risk. Summaries in English, French, German and Spanish. (63995)

CIS 95-589 Occupational cancer in developing countries. Pearce N., Matos E., Vaino H., Boffetta P., Kogevinas M., Institute of Occupational Health, Finland, eds., Oxford University Press, Saxon Way West, Corby NN18 9ES, United Kingdom, 1994. xi, 191p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Index. Price: GBP 20.00., ISBN 92-832-2129-X (In English)

A collection of articles by experts. The articles and their bibliographies are intended to bring together all of the available published data on occupational cancer in developing countries. Chapters: industrialization and health; transfer of hazardous industries; burden of cancer in developing countries; identification of occupational carcinogens; occupational exposure to carcinogens in developing countries; special exposure circumstances; cancer [due to specific exposures]; other diseases; international and national measures for prevention and control; strategies for the prevention of occupational cancer in developing countries; survey of information on legislation, exposure and industries in developing countries. (64254)

CIS 95-590 International medical guide for ships - including the ship's medicine chest. (French: Guide médical international de bord - comprenant la pharmacie de bord; Spanish: Guía médica internacional para barcos - incluyendo la farmacia a bordo) World Health Organization, Distribution and Sales, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2nd ed., 1988 (Eng. and Prt. eds.), 1989 (Fre. and Spa. eds). viii, 368p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Index. Price: CHF 60.00 (developing countries: CHF 42.00)., ISBN 92-4-154231-4 (Eng), ISBN 92-4-254231-8 (fr), ISBN 92-4-354231-1 (esp) (In English, French, Portuguese, Spanish)

Medical guide produced under the editorial supervision of a joint WHO/ILO Committee. It has three main functions: to enable users to diagnose and treat injured or sick seafarers; to serve as a textbook on medical problems for those studying for a certificate in medical training; and to offer the crew training on first aid and the prevention of diseases. Contents: first aid; toxic hazards of chemicals (including poisoning); examination of the patient; care of the injured; general nursing care; communicable diseases; sexually transmitted diseases; other diseases and medical problems; diseases of fishermen; pregnancy and women's medical problems; childbirth; medical care of castaways and rescued persons; death at sea; external assistance; environmental control aboard ship; disease prevention; advice on medicines; surgical equipment, instruments and supplies. In annexes: anatomy and physiology; weights and measures; medical report form for seafarers; disinfection procedures. (64011)

CIS 95-591 Fundamentals of industrial hygiene. Plog B.A., ed., National Safety Council, 444 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611-3991, USA, 3rd ed. 1988. xii, 915p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Index., ISBN 0-87912-082-7 (In English)

This manual is addressed to industrial hygienists, physicians, nurses, safety personnel, students and others. There are 7 parts: 1. Basic concepts of industrial hygiene. 2. Fundamentals of anatomy, physiology and pathology. 3. Recognition of specific environmental hazards. 4. Techniques of hazard evaluation. 5. Control of environmental hazards. 6. Industrial hygiene programmes and the role of the industrial hygienist, the safety professional, the occupational physician and the occupational health nurse. 7. Governmental regulations and their impact. In appendix: TLVs, PELs, chemical hazards, conversion units, review of mathematics, glossary. Updates 2nd edition (see CIS 80-259). (64060)

CIS 95-592 Principles and practice of environmental medicine. Tarcher A.B., ed., Plenum Publishing Corporation, 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013, USA, 1992. xv, 632p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Index. Price: USD 85.00., ISBN 0-306-42893-8 (In English)

Contents of this manual: fundamentals of environmental medicine; exposure to environmental chemicals and physical agents (air and water pollution, food contamination, hazardous wastes); body defence against exposure; clinical considerations; disorders associated with exposure to environmental chemicals and physical agents; assessing exposure to environmental chemicals; methods of exposure control and governmental regulation. Appendices include: selected toxic chemicals and their adverse health effects; work-related diseases; job categories, exposures and work-related diseases. (64076)

CIS 95-593 Occupational accidents and diseases. (French: Accidents du travail et maladies professionnelles) Harlay A., Masson S.A., 120, boulevard Saint-Germain, 75280 Paris Cedex 06, France, 1993. viii, 279p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Index. Prix: FRF 135.00., ISBN 2-225-84238-8 (In French)

This manual is intended for all those involved in the management of the victim of an occupational accident or disease: attending physician, physician in charge of the assessment, industrial physician. It outlines the French legislation on occupational accidents and diseases and their evaluation. Main contents: legislation; definitions, economic aspects; accident/disease reporting and declaration; compensation of occupational accidents and diseases; recovery or delayed recovery; legal proceedings; medical expertise; official schedule applicable to the compensation of occupational accidents (upper/lower limb, spine, skull and nervous system, digestive tract, etc.); schedule of occupational diseases (system applicable across the board as of 1 June 1993); schedule of occupational disease (applicable in agriculture as of 1 June 1993). List of addresses. (64289)

CIS 95-594 Surveys: Methodology for implementation. (Spanish: Encuestas: metodología para su realización) Oncins de Frutos M., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 6p. Illus. 8 ref. (In Spanish)

Contents of this information note on the methodology of implementing questionnaire surveys: advantages and disadvantages of surveys; objectives and hypotheses; formulation of the questionnaire; selection of the study method and sample size; questionnaire implementation; statistical evaluation; preparation of the report. (64118)

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CIS 95-595 Respiratory symptoms and bronchial reactivity among pig and dairy farmers. Choudat D., Goehen M., Korobaeff M., Boulet A., Dewitte J.D., Martin M.H., Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, Feb. 1994, Vol.20, No.1, p.48-54. Illus. 36 ref. (In English)

This study assessed respiratory manifestations and bronchial reactivity among French pig and dairy farmers. It involved 102 pig farmers, 51 dairy farmers and 81 controls (all male). Pulmonary function tests were performed before and after a methacholine challenge (cumulative doses 80, 240, and 560µg). Airborne dust, ammonia and CO₂ were measured inside 28 pig confinement buildings. The pig farmers were exposed to a total dust level of 2.41mg/m³, with a low level of respirable particle concentration. Farmers had significantly higher prevalence of cough and morning phlegm than controls. Before the methacholine challenge, the dairy farmers had non-significantly lower mean lung function values than the other groups. Among non-asthmatic subjects, non-specific bronchial hyperreactivity was significantly higher among farmers than among controls. The reduction in FEV₁ was greater than 10% in 6.7% of the controls, 17.9% of the swine workers and 35.6% of the dairy farmers. Respiratory symptoms were significantly more common among pig farmers without original lung function impairment. However, all farmers showed increased bronchial reactivity. (64049)

CIS 95-596 Woodworkers' exposure to tannins. Bianco M.A., Savolainen H., Journal of Applied Toxicology, 1994, Vol.14, No.4, p.293-295. 12 ref. (In English)

The tannin concentration of a variety of hard- and softwood dusts was determined by a spectrophotometric technique. Concentrations varied from 1.6±0.3mg/g for softwood to 80±30mg/g for hardwood. Analysis of dust samples from five woodworking shops indicated that concentrations of total dust varied from 0.2 to 20mg/m³, while concentrations of tannins varied from 2 to 341µg/m³. Since hardwood dusts such as oak or mahogany have a higher tannin concentration than softwoods, tannin concentration analysis in wood dust can be used as an indicator of exposure to hardwood dust. (64237)

CIS 95-597 Waste site cleanup - Safety and health protection for work on contaminated sites. (German: Altlastensanierung - Sicherheit und Gesundheitsschutz bei Arbeiten in kontaminierten Bereichen) Egermann, Hochbau, Feb. 1994, Vol.82, No.1, p.14-18, 20. Illus. 6 ref. (In German)

By the end of 1990, the number of waste sites which needed clean-up in the Federal Republic of Germany had risen to roughly 78,000. Waste site clean-up is seen as a major new market for the construction industry. There are a number of regulations which concern the safety and health protection of the workers who carry out the clean-up work. They require for example that the harmful or dangerous substances present in the waste site be identified first. A safety and health plan that is commensurate with the hazards present in the particular case is then to be worked out. (64031)

CIS 95-598 Prediction of work-related diseases. (German: Prognose arbeitsbedingter Erkrankungen) Landau K., Brauchler R., Brauchler W., Ballé W., Blankenstein U., Arbeit - Zeitschrift für Arbeitsforschung, Arbeitsgestaltung und Arbeitspolitik, 1994, Vol.3, No.1, p.19-39. Illus. 18 ref. (In German)

A 130-item questionnaire for analyzing mental and physical strains and a 355-item questionnaire for determining physical reactions to work strain are outlined. The questionnaires were applied to predicting the health risks of operating earthmoving equipment, fork-lift trucks, locomotives and passenger cars in bituminous coal mining. A total of 348 drivers in bituminous coal mines located along the Rhine river in Germany were included. Cross cluster analyses were performed to determine the relationships between the two data sets. For example, a close relationship was found for chronic diseases of the lumbar spine and vibrations which were perceived by the drivers. (64040)

CIS 95-599 Guard duty and occupational safety. (German: Bewachung und Arbeitssicherheit) Sicherheitsreport, Apr. 1992, No.2, p.4-16. Illus. (In German)

Security officers protect people and property against crimes and fires and take care of the transport of money. The hazards they may face include falls, exposure to pollutants and radiation as well as attacks with firearms. They are required to have some knowledge of civil and criminal law and to be well versed in coping with people. For their safety they need in-depth instruction concerning guard duties and the equipment they have to deal with. They must be furnished with protective clothing and firearms. The safety measures required for the transport of money in Germany are outlined. (63982)

CIS 95-600 Tellers: Sector affected by banking automation. (Portuguese: Caixas: Segmento de impacto da automação bancária) Brandimiller P.A., Revista brasileira de saúde ocupacional, Jan.-Mar. 1994, Vol.22, No.81, p.33-41. 12 ref. (In Portuguese)

This statistical study, based on interviews, involved 585 bank employees in the State of São Paulo, 88 (15%) of whom were tellers. When compared with bank employees as a whole, tellers had a statistically significant increase in health problems in general, and in the incidence of gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, eye and repetitive strain problems. Among the preventive methods suggested: more rest breaks; limitation of working time at tellers' workstations to 3h at a time; limitation of work load (expressed in terms of number of verifications registered at the computer terminal); improved ergonomic conditions. (64196)

CIS 95-601 Burnished or burnt out - The delights and dangers of working in health. Lancet, 10 Dec. 1994, Vol.344, No.8937, p.1583-1584. 11 ref. (In English)

This editorial briefly discusses stress-related illness in health professionals. While some people thrive under pressure, others suffer "burn-out" and become dull and ineffective. Factors predisposing to burn-out include uncertainty over one's role and loss of control over the achievement of effectiveness. The need for control over one's work is discussed along with adverse effects on staff morale following recent National Health Service reforms in the United Kingdom and the role of management in promoting staff effectiveness. (64269)

CIS 95-602 The management of health and safety hazards in tourist resorts. Philipp R., Hodgkinson G., International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, 1994, Vol.7, No.3, p.207-219. 22 ref. ### (In English)

Review paper. (64359)

CIS 95-603 Safety in isolation. Australian Safety News, Oct. 1994, Vol.65, No.9., p.43-47. Illus. (In English)

Hazards associated with work in isolated areas are identified and guidance is given on basic safety requirements for working with hazardous equipment and machinery; emphasis is on agricultural activities. Topics covered: appropriate design, construction and maintenance of work areas; chainsaw safety; personal protection; machinery guarding; safe use of grinding machines; welding and cutting; legal aspects. (64098)

CIS 95-604 The diagnosis of byssinosis among textile workers. Murlidhar V., Occupational Health and Safety Centre (OHSC), 6 Neelkant Apartments, Gokuldas Pasta Road, Dadar (E), Bombay, India, 1994. 12p. 5 ref. (In English)

A questionnaire survey was carried out on 309 workers at a Bombay textile mill manufacturing cotton cloth. On the basis of reported symptoms, lung function tests were carried out on 273 workers. In all, 70 workers were diagnosed as suffering from byssinosis; 54 of these worked in the dusty spinning and winding departments. Incidence of the disease increased with years of service. Problems in diagnosis of the disease are discussed. (64107)

CIS 95-605 Safety, hygiene and health in mining. The Institution of Mining Engineers, Danum House, South Parade, Doncaster DN1 2DY, United Kingdom, 1992. 2 vol. (xii + 334 + 176p.). Illus. Bibl.ref. Price: GBP 90.00. (In English)

Proceedings of a symposium on safety, hygiene and health in mining held in Harrogate, United Kingdom, 18-20 November 1992. Volume 1 contains technical papers presented under the headings: review of safety, health and hygiene in mines; mining legislation, training and education; hygiene and health (the COSHH Regulations, ergonomics, respiratory disorders, diesel particulate emissions); special risks and hazards in mining (explosions, underground fires, firedamp); health and safety management in diverse enterprises; recent major non-mining disasters; modern approaches; international trends. Volume 2 contains discussions of the papers along with 3 supplementary papers. (64110)

CIS 95-606 Analysis of occupational accidents in the extractive industries (1987-1991). (Portuguese: Análise dos acidentes de trabalho no sector extractivo (1987-1991)) Caxarla C., da Costa F., Sindicato Democrático das Minas e Afins (SINDEMINAS), [Lisboa], Portugal, 1992. 26p. Illus. (In Portuguese)

Analysis of the approx. 6000 occupational accidents that took place in the Portuguese mining and quarrying sector in the 1987-1991 period. The following parameters were considered: type of mine (surface or underground); consequences (with and without incapacity); total number of days lost; frequency and seriousness indices; technical causes; accident location; type of operation at the time of the accident; part of the body affected; time of the accident (day/hour). (64186)

CIS 95-607 Early detection by the occupational health service provided for small and medium-sized enterprises. (German: Frühwarnsystem für die arbeitsmedizinische Betreuung insbesondere von Klein- und Mittelbetrieben) Busch R., Elliehausen H.J., Frank K., Graeber A., Hegyi E., Lange H.J., Marian B., Urban K.D., Wimmel F., Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Bau-Berufsgenossenschaften, An der Festeburg 27-29, 80389, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 1993. 3 vols (176 + approx. 425 + approx. 360p.). Illus., ISBN 3-924356-06-8 (In German)

In the years 1985 to 1988 a total of 111,583 employees in the construction industry in Bavaria, Germany, underwent medical examinations. Lung function, visual, hearing and laboratory tests were performed. In addition, electrocardiograms and medical histories were recorded. Of the employees examined, 43.6% belonged to small firms, 23% to medium-sized firms and 32.4% to large companies (with more than 50 employees). A statistical screening method used to identify job-related health risks is described. The results for 40 different jobs along with the recommended preventive measures are presented. Tables with data are in two separate unpaginated volumes. (63966)

CIS 95-608 The 100 most frequently cited OSHA construction standards in 1991: A guide for the abatement of the top 25 associated physical hazards. Marshall M.L., Hardesty C., US Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Publications Office, Room N3101, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington D.C. 20210, USA, Feb. 1993. ix, 87p. Illus. 31 ref. Index., ISBN 0-16-041717-1 (In English)

This report lists the 100 most cited construction standards in the United States and the 100 most cited standards related to physical conditions on construction sites for 1991. Detailed data sheets are presented for the first 25 physical hazard standards. These provide information on intent and application of the standard, associated hazards, case histories, suggested abatement of hazardous conditions and additional source materials. (64109)

CIS 95-609 Proceedings of a seminar on accident prevention in shipyards. Ministry of Labour, 18 Havelock Road, Singapore 0105, Oct. 1993. 124p. Illus. (In English)

Proceedings of a seminar held in Singapore, 6 Oct. 1993. Papers presented: overview of safety in the shipbuilding and ship repairing industry; findings of the inquiries into fires on board two tankers; report of a study mission on safety management in Japanese ship repair yards; functions of the Vessel Safety Coordination Committee and implementation of permit-to-work systems; safety audits; special problems of contract workers; safety training programme; safety personnel; recommendations. (64234)

CIS 95-610 CONCAWE Review 3:2. CONCAWE, Madouplein 1, 1030 Bruxelles, Belgium, Vol.3, No.2, Oct. 1994. 24p. Illus. (In English)

Topics covered in this review of the activities of CONCAWE: brief review of current work concerning air quality, waste management, health and product safety and safety management; air quality developments in the European Union; 1992 sulfur survey of European refineries; assessment of emissions of volatile organic compounds; motor fuels and vehicle emissions; environmental quality standards; classification of products as carcinogens. (64168)

CIS 95-611 Management of health and safety in the health services. Health and Safety Commission, Health Services Advisory Committee, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury CO10 6FS, Suffolk, United Kingdom, 1994. vi, 41p. 14 ref. Price: GBP 7.50., ISBN 0-7176-0844-1 (In English)

This document is aimed at health service managers in both the National Health Service (NHS) and the independent sector and provides guidance on effective health and safety management. Contents: the need for health and safety management (legal requirements, cost savings); NHS reforms and responsibilities for health and safety; characteristics of effective health and safety policies; organizing for health and safety; health and safety planning and implementation; measurement and review of health and safety performance. (64240)

CIS 95-612 CDM Regulations - How the Regulations affect you!. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, PO Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, Jan. 1995. 12p. Illus. 11 ref. (In English)

This leaflet briefly explains the requirements of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994 (CDM) (see CIS 95-13). Specific duties of the client, the designer, the planning supervisor, the principal contractor, contractors and the self-employed are outlined and guidance is given on the preparation of the health and safety plan and the health and safety file. (64054)

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CIS 95-613 Eye discomfort and work with visual display terminals. Bergqvist U.O.V., Knave B.G., Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, Feb. 1994, Vol.20, No.1, p.27-33. Illus. 34 ref. (In English)

A study involving 327 office workers was conducted by questionnaire and worksites were investigated in order to determine the relationship between eye discomfort symptoms and work with visual display terminals. The data were analyzed by multivariate logistic regression. The occurrence of eye discomfort increased as the extent of VDT work increased, as did the specific symptoms of sensitivity to light and smarting, gritty feeling, or redness. The use of spectacles during visual display work, age, stomach stress reaction, distances between the eye and different visual task objects, as well as the vertical position of the terminal also influence certain symptoms. Having (1) the terminal at about eye level during prolonged terminal work; (2) using monofocal glasses during terminal work in situations with large distance variations to visual task objects, or (3) being elderly with prolonged terminal work and reporting stomach stress, all led to increased odds ratios for certain eye discomfort symptoms. The use of a visual display terminal in routine office work is associated with an increased occurrence of certain eye discomfort symptoms. This association is affected also by the presence of certain other individual and ergonomic factors. (64048)

CIS 95-614 Effectiveness of the C-Sharp - Reducing ergonomics problems at VDTs. Gallimore J.J., Brown M.E., Applied Ergonomics, Oct. 1993, Vol.24, No.5, p.327-336. Illus. 21 ref. (In English)

An ergonomic analysis was made of the 'C-Sharp' device, a system of mirrors designed to minimize the visual strain of long-term VDT use by reducing the amount of muscular work associated with accommodation and convergence to near targets. The device is also designed to eliminate glare. The C-Sharp effectively reduces glare; it is not detrimental to operator performance; it allows bifocal wearers to keep their necks in natural postures rather than tilted backwards. However, postures are somewhat constrained and there is no evidence that the device will reduce temporary myopia caused by near work. (64065)

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CIS 95-615 Cement wool - An alternative to ceramic fibres. (German: Z-Wolle - eine Alternative zu Keramikfasern) Eschner A., Förster H., Löffler F.W., Nebe U., Keramik und Glas, Dec. 1993, No.4, p.161-170. Illus. 3 ref. (In German)

As a substitute for carcinogenic ceramic fibres a fibre made of Al₂O₃ and CaO has been developed. Measurements of the concentrations of fibres with diameters below 3µm and lengths above 5µm during production of the cement wool in a pilot plant yielded 52,000 fibres/m³ in the breathing zone of workers. This value is far below the present limit value for ceramic fibres. Solubility tests in lung fluid and water showed that the fibres are not persistent. When they were exposed to a temperature of 1150°C for 1,000 hours, the fibres were as heat resistant as ceramic fibres. (64008)

CIS 95-616 Evaluation of wipe sampling materials for lead in surface dust. Millson M., Eller P.M., Ashley K., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, Apr. 1994, Vol.55, No.4, p.339-342. 9 ref. (In English)

The suitability of several commercially available wipe sampling materials for the determination of lead dust on solid surfaces was evaluated. Criteria for the selection of wipe materials appropriate for field use and subsequent laboratory analysis were identified. These included uniform background lead levels in the materials; ease of digestion in nitric acid/hydrogen peroxide or nitric acid/perchloric acid leachate; more than 80% recoveries of lead from standard reference material spikes and ease of use in the field. (64215)

CIS 95-617 A comparative study of particle size dependency of IR and XRD methods for quartz analysis. Bhaskar R., Li J., Xu L., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, July 1994, Vol.55, No.7, p.605-609. Illus. 13 ref. (In English)

This study focuses on particle size effect on quartz determination by both infrared spectrophotometry (IR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Seven size groups of pure quartz samples, with mean diameters from 1.5 to 20 microns, were used. Two sets of calibration curves, one each from IR and XRD, were obtained. It was found that both IR and XRD methods were size dependent but in an opposite way. As particle size increases, IR peak height decreases and XRD peak height increases for the same quartz content (mass). Since both methods are particle-size dependent, it is important that the standard quartz sample and samples of interest have similar particle-size distributions. (64221)

CIS 95-618 Technique for assessing the electrical charge levels of aerosols. Liebhaber F.B., Juozaitis A., Willeke K., Baron P., Talaska G., Chen C.C., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, July 1994, Vol.55, No.7, p.610-618. Illus. 23 ref. (In English)

High electrical charges on small particles (aerosols) enhance deep lung deposition. This article describes a relatively low-cost and easy-to-use method for estimating such charges. The properties of an electrostatically enhanced filter are used combined with an optical particle counter to obtain size-dependent charge levels of workplace aerosols. The optical particle counter is calibrated to give a "filtration equivalent" particle size. For the size range of the present measurement, this is similar to geometric size. The aerosol concentration is measured before and after neutralization to determine a penetration ratio that can be approximately correlated with particle electric mobility. For a particle of a given size, the penetration ratio increases with increasing particle charge level. (64222)

CIS 95-619 Use of a sedimentation method for determining respirable mass fraction in a bulk dust sample. Reist P., Creed D., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, July 1994, Vol.55, No.7, p.619-625. Illus. 12 ref. (In English)

Description of a preliminary study of a liquid sedimentation technique used to determine respirable particle fractions for a variety of insoluble dusts. Side-by-side comparisons of sedimentation and averaged cyclone respirable fraction measurements gave fairly good agreement. This method provides a rapid, inexpensive and easy way to obtain estimates of the respirable fraction of bulk dust samples. (64223)

CIS 95-620 Respiratory dysfunction in pneumoconiosis. Blood gas analysis and evaluation. (Japanese: Jinpai shō no kokyū kinō shōgai. Ketsueki gasu bunseki oyobi hantei o megutte) Ugaki M., Japanese Journal of Traumatology and Occupational Medicine, 1 Sep. 1993. Vol.41, No.9, p.567-574. 16 ref. Illus. (In Japanese)

The Japanese Pneumoconiosis Law specifies that blood gas analysis for the determination of respiratory dysfunction be performed on blood collected from the ear lobe by capillary tube. In the experiments reported here, results obtained with ear-lobe blood were less reproducible than those obtained with arterial blood drawn with a syringe. Although the value of alveolar-arterial difference in partial pressure of oxygen (AaDO₂) that is used as a criterion of respiratory dysfunction in the Pneumoconiosis Law agreed with the 5th-percentile figure for the health volunteers studied here, AaDO₂ increased with age, so the criterion may need to be corrected for older workers. No differences in arterial oxygen tension of AaDO₂ between men and women or between smokers and non-smokers were seen. (64252)

CIS 95-621 Safe evaluation of hazards posed by contaminated sites. (German: Arbeitssicherheit bei der Erkundung von Altlasten) Wöstmann U., Sicherheitsingenieur, Feb. 1992, Vol.23, No.2, p.12-19. Illus. 2 ref. (In German)

For evaluating the hazards posed by contaminated sites, air and soil samples are taken and analyzed. The organization of protective measures for this work involves the collection of information on the history of the site to get clues as to what kind of contaminants are to be found. Sites are classified according to the estimated toxicity and concentration of the substances present. Four classes are to be distinguished; they require different protective equipment such as different types of protective clothing, gloves, shoes and respirators. (63983)

CIS 95-622 Biological monitoring of occupational pesticides exposure. He F., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1993, Vol.65, Suppl.1, p.S69-S76. Illus. 53 ref. (In English)

Two methods are used in monitoring occupational exposure to pesticides: measurement of the unchanged pesticide or its metabolites in biological samples such as blood or urine and measurement of a biochemical effect such as the inhibition of blood cholinesterase activity. The method measuring a biochemical effect has mostly been used for exposure evaluation and determination of dose-response relationships of acute levels of organophosphates and carbamates in humans. The method of measuring the unchanged pesticide or its metabolites has been used to confirm exposure or estimate the internal dose. It provides no information on the potential health risks. (64001)

CIS 95-623 Biological monitoring of hexachloroethane. Seldén A., Nygren M., Kvarnlöf A., Sundell K., Spångberg O., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1993, Vol.65, Suppl.1, p.S111-S114. Illus. 11 ref. (In English)

The hexachloroethane concentrations in blood plasma samples from 6 women and 6 men of a white smoke munition plant were measured. The samples were obtained during a production break and after 5 weeks of production of smoke ammunition from hexachloroethane, titanium dioxide, aluminium powder, cryolite and traces of zinc stearate. Despite the fact that the workers wore protective clothing, hexachloroethane levels in blood plasma rose from 0.08 ± 0.14µg/L to 7.30 ± 6.04µg/L. No hexachloroethane was found in a control group and a group of previously exposed workers. It is recommended to monitor hexachloroethane-exposed workers to determine the effectiveness of personal protective measures. (64003)

CIS 95-624 Volatile organic contaminants found in the habitable environment of the space shuttle: STS-26 to STS-55. James J.T., Limero T.F., Leano H.J., Boyd J.F., Covington P.A., Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine, Sep. 1994, Vol.65, No.9, Section I, p.851-857. Illus. 20 ref. (In English)

Analysis of spacecraft respirable air during 28 space shuttle missions indicated that the major contaminants were relatively nontoxic alcohols, ketones, alkanes, halocarbons and siloxanes. Occasionally more toxic contaminants such as methanol, acetaldehyde and tetrachloroethene were present at low concentrations. Toxicity assessments showed that air quality was consistently in line with current guidelines. While the usual airborne load of volatile organic contaminants poses little risk to crew health, accidental contamination of the air, especially through pyrolysis of polymeric material, is a recurring problem. (64028)

CIS 95-625 Protection from exhaust gases in motor vehicle repair shops. (German: Schutz vor Autoabgasen in Kfz-Werkstätten) G+S - Gesund und Sicher, June 1994, No.6, p.180-182. (In German)

In many vehicle repair shops in Germany, high carbon monoxide concentrations in excess of the exposure limit were measured. Noise levels during engine tests were found to amount to about 95dB(A). An instruction manual was issued which recommends protective measures such as: exhausting the vehicle exhaust gases at the various workplaces, providing separate rooms for noisy tasks, wearing hearing protectors and reducing vehicle movements inside the repair shops. Formulae are presented for quickly assessing the carbon monoxide pollution and the fresh air volume needed to comply with the exposure limit. (64034)

CIS 95-626 Methodological approach to the evaluation of neurotoxicity data and the classification of neurotoxic chemicals. Simonsen L., Johnsen H., Lund S.P., Matikainen E., Midtgård U., Wennberg A., Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, Feb. 1994, Vol.20, No.1, p.1-12. Illus. 46 ref. (In English)

Results of studies undertaken by a working group on criteria for the identification and classification of neurotoxic chemicals. A definition of neurotoxicity criteria for evaluating studies dealing with neurotoxicology are presented. The evaluation is a step-by-step process that ends with assigning the chemicals to groups depending on the available evidence for neurotoxicity (ie. neurotoxic, probably neurotoxic, possibly neurotoxic, probably not neurotoxic, or not classifiable). The model was tested by evaluating selected research papers on 10 chemicals. There was sufficient evidence for classifying five of the 10 chemicals (aluminium, manganese, n-hexane, trichloroethylene, tri-ortho-cresyl phosphate) as definitely neurotoxic in humans, and three were considered to be possibly neurotoxic in humans (dichlorvos, tetrahydrofuran, vinyl chloride). Cyclohexanone and formaldehyde were not classifiable according to the model. (64045)

CIS 95-627 Generation of hexahydrophthalic anhydride atmospheres in a controlled human-use test chamber. Jönsson B.A.G., Welinder H., Skarping G., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, Apr. 1994, Vol.55, No.4, p.330-338. Illus. 15 ref. (In English)

A method for generating controlled atmospheres of hexahydrophthalic anhydride (HHPA) in an exposure chamber was developed. The permeation principle was used for gaseous HHPA generation. The generated HHPA concentration range, at human exposure, was 3-90µ/m³. The concentration at one temperature was reproducible even after major changes in the temperature. The loss of HHPA in the exposure chamber was 54%. Hexahydrophthalic acid concentration in the air was negligible when compared with the HHPA concentration. (64214)

CIS 95-628 Preliminary assessment of a device for passive sampling of airborne particulate. Brown R.C., Wake D., Thorpe A., Hemingway M.A., Roff M.W., Annals of Occupational Hygiene, June 1994, Vol.38, No.3, p.303-318. Illus. 16 ref. (In English)

The concept of passive sampling, widely used in personal gas and vapour samplers and in radiation dosimeters, has been applied to aerosol sampling. A passive sampler has been developed which consists of a permanently charged polymer sheet (an electret) and a grid. The device collects particles by electrostatic attraction, its sampling rate being independent of the velocity of the ambient air outside the sampler surface provided that a critical velocity is exceeded. The primary factor governing the sampling rate is the electrical mobility of the aerosol particles. The device, which is light in weight, is likely to be well accepted by users and suitable for personal sampling, though it could be used in static sampling also. Measurements made on laboratory-generated monodisperse aerosols, wood dust produced during sanding operations and the indoor ambient aerosol have demonstrated the potential of the technique. (64284)

CIS 95-629 Irritant potential of chlorine and nitrogen trichloride in the mouse. (French: Pouvoir irritant du chlore et du trichlorure d'azote chez la souris) Gagnaire F., Azim S., Bonnet P., Hecht G., Héry M., Cahiers de notes documentaires - Hygiène et sécurité du travail, 3rd Quarter 1994, No.156, Note No.1964-156-94, p.293-295. Illus. 12 ref. (In French)

Nitrogen trichloride is one of the major components of chlorine pollution in swimming pool air, and could be responsible for eye and airway irritations among pool supervisors. The irritant potential of chlorine and nitrogen trichloride has been assessed in the mouse using a test based on the reflex decrease of respiration rate (reflex bradypnea) in the event of exposure to an irritant. At present there is no exposure limit value for nitrogen trichloride. Based on recommendations made by American hygienists, a limit value for nitrogen trichloride of 0.1RD₅₀, or approximately 1.5mg/m³, and a "comfort" limit value of 0.03RD₅₀, or 0.5mg/m³ are recommended. (64292)

CIS 95-630 Comparison of olfactory detection thresholds of chemical substances with danger and toxicity criteria used in the work environment. (French: Comparaison des seuils olfactifs de substances chimiques avec des indicateurs de sécurité utilisés en milieu professionnel) Rousselin X., Bosio E., Falcy E., Cahiers de notes documentaires - Hygiène et sécurité du travail, 3rd Quarter 1994, No.156, Note No.1967-156-94, p.315-328. 29 ref. (In French)

The olfactory detection thresholds of more than 250 chemical substances are compared with certain danger and toxicity criteria: lower explosive limit, lowest lethal and toxic doses determined in human, and workplace exposure limits. On the basis of safety ratios relating olfactory acuity with these other criteria, a general classification is drawn up to identify the substances olfactory detection may or may not be a safety factor in an acute or chronic risk situation. (64295)

CIS 95-631 Concentration of dopamine in plasma, activity of dopamine beta-hydroxylase in serum and urinary excretion of free catecholamines and vanillylmandelic acid in women chronically exposed to carbon disulphide. Stanosz S., Kuligowski D., Pieleszek A., Żuk E., Rzechuła D., Chlubek D., International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, 1994, Vol.7, No.3, p.257-261. 19 ref. ### (In English)

Paper presented at the symposium Occupational Medicine in Industry - MEDICHEM, held in Lodz (Poland), 27-29 Nov. 1991. (64360)

CIS 95-632 On the carcinogenicity of pentachlorophenol. (German: Zur kanzerogenen Wirkung von Pentachlorphenol) Appel K.E., Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Aug. 1994, Vol.37, No.8, p.334-341. 61 ref. (In German)

Pentachlorophenol (PCP) has been widely used in industry, agriculture, and in homes as a pesticide and herbicide. It finds its widest use in wood impregnation. Data on the carcinogenicity of PCP are reviewed. The substance is carcinogenic in B6C3F1-mice. In addition, there is evidence that some metabolites of PCP are genotoxic. Epidemiologic studies have not provided proof or disproof of a carcinogenic effect in humans. The present exposure limit of 1µg/m³ air recommended by the German Bureau of Health is on the safe side on the basis of present knowledge. (63969)

CIS 95-633 Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and agricultural practices in the prairie provinces of Canada. Morrison H.I., Semenciw R.M., Wilkins K., Mao Y., Wigle D.T., Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, Feb. 1994, Vol.20, No.1, p.42-47. 28 ref. (In English)

The aim of this study was to provide an update of a cohort study (1971-1985) that previously reported a significant risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma among male Saskatchewan farm operators (see CIS 92-1589) according to fuel-oil expenditures and herbicide spraying for farms less than 100 acres (2570 hectares) by including two additional Canadian prairie provinces, two additional years of follow-up, and data from the 1981 Census of Agriculture. The addition of a further two years of follow-up resulted in lower risk estimates associated with herbicide spraying for Saskatchewan. A significantly increased risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma according to acres sprayed with herbicides was observed for the three provinces combined when the herbicide spraying data from the 1991 Census of Agriculture was used. Although the current results are not entirely consistent with the original Saskatchewan analysis, they support the overall finding of an association between herbicides and risk of fatal non-Hodking's lymphoma. (64050)

CIS 95-634 Cassava processing, consumption, and cyanide toxicity. Adewusi S.R.A., Akindahunsi A.A., Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Sep. 1994, Vol.43, No.1, p.13-23. 21 ref. (In English)

The frequency of cassava consumption was investigated among students from traditional and nontraditional cassava-consuming environments and cassava processors. The serum thiocyanate level of the processors was significantly higher than those of the students, but there was no significant difference in the urinary thiocyanate level of the three groups. Analysis of cassava and its intermediate and final products during the production of cassava products revealed that while the finished products might be safe for human consumption, workers were probably exposed to nondietary sources of cyanide. (64075)

CIS 95-635 Aluminosis and dementia. Sjögren B., Ljunggren K.G., Almkvist O., Frech W., Basun H., Lancet, 22 Oct. 1994, Vol.344, No.8930, p.1154. 5 ref. (In English)

This brief communication describes a case study of a patient, born in 1915, who worked in an aluminium powder mill between 1944 and 1946. Aluminosis was diagnosed in 1946. At the age of 78, he showed clear signs of dementia with no evidence of cerebrovascular disease. Analysis of cerebrospinal fluid revealed a high concentration of aluminium. (64097)

CIS 95-636 Occupational dermatoses in Singapore - An analysis of five years' statistics. Chia S.E., Phoon W.H., Journal of Occupational Medicine - Singapore, July 1993, Vol.5, No.2, p.99-103. Illus. 9 ref. (In English)

Statistics on occupational dermatoses for the period 1983 to 1987 were analysed. Of the 1,727 cases reported, 85.8% were contact dermatitis of which 59.5 were irritant and 26.3% allergic. The most common irritants were oils and coolants, solvents, cement and acids and alkalis. The most common allergens were chromium, epoxy resin, metals and metallic salts and rubber chemicals. The construction and electronics industries accounted for 36.3% of all cases. Changing trends in the most common causative agents are correlated with the growth of different industries. (64238)

CIS 95-637 Material testing of protective gloves for hairdressers. (German: Materialprüfung von Arbeitsschutzhandschuhen für den Friseurberuf) Peter C., Bohne-Matusall R., Hoting E., Egmose K., Dermatosen in Beruf und Umwelt, Jan.-Feb. 1994, Vol 42, No.1, p.10-14. Illus. 34 ref. (In German)

Most of the protective gloves used by hairdressers are made of natural or nitrile latex. The breakthrough times and permeation rates of the hair dye constituents ammonium persulfate and paraphenylenediamines as well as of glyceryl monothioglycolate, used in permanent waves, were determined. The glove made of acrylonitrile butadiene rubber was impermeable to all chemicals tested for the testing period of 60 minutes. The natural latex glove was impermeable to glyceryl monothioglycolate for the 60-minute period but was penetrated by the other chemicals after 24 and 38 minutes. (64009)

CIS 95-638 Variation in quantitative respirator fit factors due to fluctuations in leak size during fit testing. Krishnan U., Willeke K., Juozaitis A., Myojo T., Talaska G., Shukla R., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, Apr. 1994, Vol.55, No.4, p.309-314. Illus. 13 ref. (In English)

In a controlled human study, fit factors were determined by an aerosol filter fit test and the newly developed dichotomous-flow fit test. For a higher level of respirator fit (aerosol fit factors > 1000), the aerosol fit factors were 30-60 times the corresponding flow fit factors, while for a lower level of respirator fit (fit factors < 1000) they were 2 to 4 times the flow fit factors. In a similar mannequin study considerably lower variation in fit factors was found. However, the variation in the aerosol method relative to the flow method, in the human study, is of the same magnitude as in the mannequin study. This suggests that the higher variation in the human tests is mainly due to variations in face-seal leak size and not to increased systematic errors. It was estimated that the fluctuations in face-seal leak size for the subjects with the high fit factor varied between 0.5mm and 0.7mm, and between 1.0mm and 1.3mm for the subject with the low fit factor. Thus, the fit factor determined for a human cannot be expected to be constant, even for the most perfect test system. (64211)

CIS 95-639 Visual field loss while wearing full-face respiratory protection. Zelnick S.D., McKay R.T., Lockey J.E., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, Apr. 1994, Vol.55, No.4, p.315-321. Illus. 19 ref. (In English)

The loss of visual field was quantified for 21 test subjects while they wore three different full-face respirators. Changes in visual field were quantified for each type of respirator by the use of a modified Goldmann projection perimeter. The loss of visual field was determined by comparing the area under the curve with and without a respirator. Distinct patterns of visual field loss were apparent for the different style respirators. Analysis of the patterns could lead to the design of full-face respirators with improved visual qualities, which could improve worker safety for certain occupations. The technique also could be of help in the selection of models of respiratory protection when certain visual fields must be maintained. (64212)

CIS 95-640 Estimated workplace protection factors for positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. Campbell D.L., Noonan G.P., Merinar T.R., Stobbe J.A., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, Apr. 1994, Vol.55, No.4, p.322-329. Illus. 21 ref. (In English)

An analytical model is presented that estimates the distribution of workplace protection factor (WPF) values for positive pressure respirators. Input for the model is the instantaneous face piece pressure measured as a function of time and the distribution of WPF values for negative pressure version of the respirator. As an example application, the model was applied to 57 measurements made in a previous study. The analytical model that was developed estimates the ratio of the mass of contaminant that enters the facepiece during momentary negative pressure excursions to that which would be expected to enter a negative-pressure respirator utilizing the same facepiece. The results of the application of this analytical model are consistent with the current NIOSH assigned protection factor for a positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. (64213)

CIS 95-641 Cadmium levels in the urine of male sewage sludge farmers of Hyderabad, India. Srikanth R., Khanam A., Rao V., Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Sep. 1994, Vol.43, No.1, p.1-6. 18 ref. (In English)

Urinary cadmium levels of 45 non-smoking sewage sludge farmers of different age groups and exposure were found to be significantly higher than those of the non-smoking general population of similar age group with no occupational exposure. Mean concentrations of urinary cadmium among the farmers varied from 2.92µg/L for those with 10 years exposure to 7.07µg/L for those with 25 years exposure. Further studies are required to determine any long-term effects of exposure to cadmium-containing sludge. (64074)

CIS 95-642 The effects of alternative smoking policies on indoor air quality in 27 office buildings. Hedge A., Erickson W.A., Rubin G., Annals of Occupational Hygiene, June 1994, Vol.38, No.3, p.265-278. 21 ref. (In English)

The effect of alternative smoking policies, which prohibited or restricted smoking, on indoor air quality was studied in 27 air-conditioned office buildings. Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, respirable particulates, formaldehyde, ultraviolet particulate matter, nicotine, air temperature, relative humidity and illumination were measured at eight sample sites in each building. Smoking policy had no effect on carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, relative humidity, formaldehyde, air temperature or illumination for open office areas. It did have an effect on levels of respirable suspended particulates, ultraviolet particulate matter and nicotine. (64283)

CIS 95-643 Case report - Agrichemicals complicating emergency helicopter transport of a farm worker. James P., St. Clair M.B., Journal of Agromedicine, 1994, Vol.1, No.2, p.21-27. 13 ref. (In English)

An incident is described in which a farm worker suffered a truck accident and required helicopter transport to hospital while covered with agricultural chemicals. Once airborne, the stench of chemicals in the enclosed space of the helicopter posed a hazard to both crew and patient. The case highlights several aspects to be assessed in such situations including availability of protective clothing, options for patient decontamination prior to airlift and consideration of ground transportation as an alternative. (64261)

CIS 95-644 Diesel engine emissions - Results of a research project. (German: Dieselmotoremissionen - Ergebnisse eines Forschungsvorhabens) Lindecke B., Kali und Steinsalz, Sep. 1994, Vol.11, No.7, p.224-230. Illus. 8 ref. (In German)

In the period between March 1991 and August 1993 the particulate emissions from diesel engines were determined in underground potash and salt mines. From the results a mathematical method was derived for predicting the soot emission and exposure levels in underground mines caused by diesel engines. The accuracy of the mathematical model was confirmed by measurements. The prediction method which can be used in all mines is less costly than measurements for which a glass fibre filter for sampling and coulometry for analysis are used. This measurement method was found not to be applicable in coal mines because of interference by the coal dust. (63971)

CIS 95-645 Flame cutting under water reduces pollutant emission. (German: Autogenes Brennschneiden unter Wasser reduziert Schadstoffemissionen) Bach F.W., Maschinenmarkt, Oct. 1994, No.0, special number "Aufbruch 95", p.64-66, 69. Illus. 5 ref. (In German)

Gas cutting units were modified for use under water. The cutting speed, quality, noise and pollutant emissions of underwater gas cutting were compared with conventional gas cutting units. Several types of sheet metal and metal plate (10-130mm in thickness) were used in the investigations. While the high quality of conventional gas cutting was maintained, the noise emission was reduced by 27% to 64dB(A). The dust emissions were reduced by factors ranging from 150 to 850. The emissions of ozone and nitrogen oxides were lowered to levels below the maximum allowable exposure limits of 0.1 and 5ppm. (63967)

CIS 95-646 Metal cleaning in the future - without chlorinated hydrocarbons?. (German: Metallreinigung der Zukunft - ohne CKW?) Fricke J., WLB - Wasser, Luft und Boden, Oct. 1994, Vol.38, No.10, p.32, 34, 36-37. Illus. 18 ref. (In German)

The advantages and disadvantages of alternative methods to metal cleaning with chlorinated hydrocarbons are outlined. The methods are: blowing, brushing, wiping; blasting with sand, grit, glass pearls or dry ice; processes using hydrocarbons, alcohols, esters or ketones; plasma etching; fluidized-bed pyrolysis. None of the processes fully replaces cleaning with chlorinated hydrocarbons. In many cases combination of two methods will be necessary to achieve satisfactory results. (63968)

CIS 95-647 Occupational diseases in galvanizing and electroplating plants. (German: Berufskrankheiten in der Galvanik) G+S - Gesund und Sicher, June 1994, No.6, p.185-186. Illus. (In German)

Of 815 occupational diseases in galvanizing and electroplating plants reported in Germany in the period between 1982 and 1992, 92 were compensated. Almost 50% of the occupational diseases receiving compensation were skin diseases, 15% were noise-induced hearing losses and 14% were diseases caused by chromium and its compounds. It is recommended to reduce the concentrations of harmful substances by installing local exhausts and enclosures or by automation so that exposure limits are complied with. In cases where the biological threshold limits for chromium and its compounds are exceeded, medical surveillance of the exposed employees is necessary. (64035)

CIS 95-648 Reduction of urinary 1-hydroxypyrene excretion in coke-oven workers exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons due to improved hygienic skin protective measures. VanRooij J.G.M., Bodelier-Bade M.M., Hopmans P.M.J., Jongeneelen F.J., Annals of Occupational Hygiene, June 1994, Vol.38, No.3, p.247-256. Illus. 19 ref. (In English)

The effect of hygienic skin protective measures on the internal exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) was studied in 13 coke-oven workers over two consecutive weeks. In one week the subjects worked under normal circumstances, in the other extra hygienic skin protective measures were taken: laundered working clothes and a new pair of gloves were provided before each 8h work shift, and both hands and face were washed before each break. The effect of the extra hygienic measures on the urinary 1-hydroxypyrene excretion which indicates internal PAH exposure was assessed by biological monitoring. Urinary 1-hydroxypyrene concentration over the four-day work week was on average 37% lower when extra hygienic measures were taken, being 1.3 instead of 2.3µmole 1-hydroxypyrene per mole creatinine (p=0.03, n=13). Thus, simple hygienic skin protective measures resulted in a significant reduction of the internal PAH exposure. (64281)

CIS 95-649 Oils used in concrete formwork for buildings and prefabricated parts - A neglected health hazard?. (German: Schalöle im Hoch- und Fertigteilbau - eine vernachlässigte Gesundheitsgefahr?) Schmittner, Mitteilungen der Südwestlichen Bau-Berufsgenossenschaft, Mar. 1994, No.3, p.9-13. Illus. (In German)

Mineral oils with and without additives, waxes, lacquers or emulsions are applied to metal shutterings in concrete formwork for easy removal of the shuttering after the concrete has solidified. The selected agent is brushed on or sprayed on. Measurements have revealed that concentrations of oil mist six times as high as the recommended limit of 5mg/m³ are reached during the spraying operations. The mineral oils used contain harmful substances such as benzo(a)pyrene. It is recommended to wear protective clothing, spectacles and a respirator for this kind of work. (63974)

CIS 95-650 Exposure to low molecular polyamines during road paving. Levin J.O., Andersson K., Hallgren C., Annals of Occupational Hygiene, June 1994, Vol.38, No.3, p.257-264. Illus. 14 ref. (In English)

The exposure of road pavers to ethylenediamine, diethylenetriamine, triethylenetetramine, tetraethylenepentamine, hydroxyethylethylenediamine, hydroxyethyldiethylenetriamine, monoethanolamine and diethanolamine was studied during road paving by personal and static air sampling with a highly sensitive measurement technique using naphthylisothiocyanate-coated sorbents and filters. Exposure was found to be in the range <0.02-0.5mg/m³, as total concentration of low molecular polyamines and alkanol polyamines. Since the polyamines and alkanol polyamines in question are highly irritating they may contribute to the symptoms reported by road pavers. (64282)

CIS 95-651 Studies on the exposure and occurrence of proteinuria among employees of the pigment industry with long-term exposure to cadmium. (German: Untersuchungen zur Belastung und zur Proteinurie bei langjähriger Cadmiumexposition in der Pigmentindustrie) Schaller K.H., Schiele R., Weltle D., Breitstadt R., Angerer J., Arbeitsmedizin - Sozialmedizin - Umweltmedizin, Nov. 1994, Vol.29, No.11, p.464-466, 468. Illus. (In German)

Cadmium levels in blood and urine samples of 152 workers with long-term exposure to cadmium in 2 plants producing cadmium pigment and cadmium glaze frits were not significantly different from those in 214 members of the control group. Neither were the early indicators of proteinuria such as total protein, albumin, beta-2-micro-globulin, transferrin and alpha-1-microglobulin in urine significantly different from the control group. Increased levels occurred only among employees whose exposure dated back to the 1970s. With today's exposure levels of 5µg cadmium/m³ no elevated internal cadmium levels are found. (63972)

CIS 95-652 Biological monitoring for occupational exposures to o-toluidine and aniline. Teass A.W., DeBord D.G., Brown K.K., Cheever K.L., Stettler L.E., Savage R.E., Weigel W.W., Dankovic D., Ward E., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1993, Vol.65, Suppl.1, p.S115-S118. Illus. 10 ref. (In English)

In a tyre manufacturing plant where an excess of bladder cancers was attributed to o-toluidine and aniline the exposure of workers was evaluated. The unmetabolized aniline and o-toluidine as well as the metabolites acetanilide and N-acetyl-o-toluidine were determined in a total of 209 pre- and post-shift urine samples from 53 exposed and 36 nonexposed workers. A method using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) followed by electrochemical detection was employed. In addition, a total of 84 whole blood samples were analyzed for aniline-haemoglobin and o-toluidine-haemoglobin adducts. Two alternative procedures were tested, one using HPLC and the other gas chromatography with electron capture detection. First results provide evidence of a carryover of a part of the o-toluidine dose from one workshift to the next. For haemoglobin adduct determination the HPLC fluorescence method appeared useful. (64004)

CIS 95-653 Clinical and biochemical investigations to evolve early diagnosis in workers involved in the manufacture of hexachlorocyclohexane. Nigam S.K., Karnik A.B., Chattopadhyay P., Lakkad B.C., Venkaiah K., Kashyap S.K., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1993, Vol. 65, Suppl.1, p.S193-S196. 23 ref. (In English)

In the 4 plants in India which produce the pesticide hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), 356 workers with direct exposure to HCH and 146 workers without direct exposure were included in clinical examinations. In addition, samples of venous blood were analyzed for liver-related enzymes and immunoglobulins. Nervous disorders such as insomnia correlated strongly with the extent of HCH exposure. Electrocardiographic abnormalities occurred in the directly exposed group. Levels of liver related enzymes and beta-globulins were found to increase with increasing serum HCH levels. Very high levels of the beta-HCH isomer were found in blood serum. The levels of this isomer correlated strongly with the duration and amount of exposure. They should be a useful indicator of cumulative exposure or body burden of HCH. (64006)

CIS 95-654 Ethanol emission factors for glazing during candy production. Wadden R.A., Baird D.I., Franke J.E., Scheff P.A., Conroy L.M., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, Apr. 1994, Vol.55, No.4, p.343-351. Illus. 8 ref. (In English)

This study determined emission rates of ethyl alcohol from a candy glazing operation and, from observation of source activities, expressed these emission rates as emission factors. A mass balance modelling approach was used in conjunction with on-site field testing. Twelve 1-hour periods were monitored during production over two days. Ethanol vapour samples were collected. Ventilation measurements and source activity observations were collected at the same time as the gas samples. When emission rates were compared with the number of batches of candy the resulting emission factors were in good agreement with the estimate developed from the glaze mixture composition and the approximate amount of glaze mixture added to each batch. Testing using the emission factor approach removes the effect of the particular interior space in which the data are collected and reproduces changes in emissions and exposures. (64216)

CIS 95-655 Exposure to aflatoxins in a branch of the animal feed manufacturing industry - Sampling and analysis. (French: Aflatoxines. Prélèvement et analyse dans une filière de fabrication d'aliments pour animaux) Lafontaine M., Delsaut P., Morele Y., Taiclet A., Cahiers de notes documentaires - Hygiène et sécurité du travail, 3rd Quarter 1994, No.156, Note No.1965-156-94, p.297-305. Illus. 13 ref. (In French)

Based on a newly developed "aflatoxin sampling and analysis" protocol, atmospheric aflatoxin concentrations were determined in a specific branch of the French agri-food industry: unloading and storage of contaminated peanut cake, detoxification in special units, animal feed formulation. While exposure levels are low in detoxification and animal feed formulation units (reaching the limits set forth in the protocol), pollution is high during unloading of ships and storage, particularly in holds, where considerable dust is generated (pollution levels >500mg of dust and 300ng of aflatoxin B₁ per m³ of air). In the absence of occupational hygiene regulations concerning exposure to atmospheric aflatoxins, a limit of 1ng/m³ for aflatoxin B₁ is recommended, a realistic level if regulations on grain dust are applied. (64293)

CIS 95-656 Dampening in offset printing. Which method will be used in future?. (German: Offsetfeuchtung. Welcher Weg zeichnet sich ab?) Tag für Tag, Jan.-Feb. 1994, No.1, p.9-13. Illus. (In German)

It is expected that the emission of isopropyl alcohol from offset printing machines will soon be limited in the European Union. Ceramic cylinders which require water with less addition of isopropyl alcohol for dampening have come into use. The experience with this method in six cases is described. In four cases the new method proved to be as good as the conventional method with regard to the quality of the print. The addition of isopropyl alcohol could be cut from 10% or more to 5% or less with the new ceramic cylinders. In 2 cases no satisfactory results were achieved. (64037)

CIS 95-657 Harmful substances used in painting china. (German: Gefahrstoff-Situation beim Porzellan-Malen) Hewer H.W., Odoj G., Keramik und Glas, Sep. 1993, No.3, p.121-126. Illus. (In German)

Dichloromethane, turpentine, toluene and xylene are the solvents used in applying gold paint to china. The German exposure limits (MAK) for these substances are 360, 560, 380 and 440mg/m³ respectively. The biological threshold limits for dichloromethane, toluene and xylene are 2, 1.7 and 2mg/L (blood). Dichloromethane is a carcinogen. Toluene is a teratogen, xylene and turpentine are allergens. In compliance tests no concentrations in excess of the limits mentioned were found. Protective measures are outlined to keep exposure low. (63985)

CIS 95-658 Biological monitoring of workers exposed to styrene and acetone. De Rosa E., Cellini M., Sessa G., Saletti C., Rausa G., Marcuzzo G., Bartolucci G.B., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1993, Vol.65, Suppl.1, p.S107-S110. Illus. 16 ref. (In English)

In 2 fibrous glass plants the levels of styrene and acetone were measured in the breathing zone of 22 workers on Monday and Thursday. A good correlation existed between the time-weighted average styrene concentrations and the sum of the urinary metabolites. Excretion of mandelic acid also correlated with the styrene exposure levels. No evidence of any interference by acetone with the urinary levels of mandelic acid was found. At constant styrene exposure levels, excretion of both metabolites increased from Monday to Thursday. (64002)

CIS 95-659 Mercury exposure risk in the manufacturing of neon signs. (French: Evaluation du risque hydrargyrique dans la fabrication des enseignes lumineuses) Delépine A., Documents pour le médecin du travail, 3rd Quarter 1994, No.59, p.275-279. Illus. 7 ref. (In French)

A survey has been made in neon sign manufacturing plants in France to assess mercury exposure and uptake among glass blowers. In this process, mercury is used in small quantities (about two kilos per year, per plant). Besides mercury, these workers are exposed to the risk of burns caused by blowpipes and to electrical accidents due to the use of power reaching up to 20,000 volts. (64298)

CIS 95-660 Chloramine exposure in indoor swimming pool air. (French: Exposition aux chloramines dans les atmosphères des halls de piscine) Héry M., Hecht G., Gerber J.M., Gendre J.C., Hubert G., Blachère V., Rebuffaud J., Dorotte M., Cahiers de notes documentaires - Hygiène et sécurité du travail, 3rd Quarter 1994, No.156, Note No.1963-156-94, p.285-292. Illus. 17 ref. (In French)

Atmospheric concentrations of chloramines, aldehydes, phenol and haloforms were measured in 13 indoor swimming pools (seven ordinary pools, five leisure centres and one pool in a health care centre). Most of the pollution recorded is due to chloramines, particularly nitrogen trichloride. The effects of water temperature, number of users, water turbulence and ventilation are demonstrated. On the basis of the measurements taken and a survey among pool supervisors (lifeguards), a "comfort" limit value for nitrogen trichloride is proposed. (64291)

CIS 95-661 Risks among health care personnel using ribavirin and pentamidine aerosol therapy. (French: Aérosolthérapie par ribavirine et par pentamidine - Risques encourus par le personnel soignant) Bosio-Le Roux E., Documents pour le médecin du travail, 3rd Quarter 1994, No.59, p.259-265. 44 ref. (In French)

Aerosol therapy permits an optimal distribution and fast effect of drugs as well as optimal therapeutic effects and reduced systemic side effects. However, health care personnel using this therapeutic method are exposed to small particles that are difficult to control. Occupational exposure was assessed for two antimicrobial drugs, ribavirin and pentamidine, the toxicities of which are well known among patients but not among health care personnel administering low doses of these drugs. Comments on risk control and on the protection of health care personnel. (64297)

CIS 95-662 The effect of respiratory protection with biological monitoring on the health management of lead workers in a storage battery industry. Lee B.K., Lee C.W., Ahn K.D., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1993, Vol.65, Suppl.1, p.S181-S184. Illus. 13 ref. (In English)

Zinc protoporphyrin in blood samples from 85 lead-exposed workers in a storage battery manufacturing plant in Korea was determined monthly for one year. The workers participating in the study wore maintenance-free respirators. The levels of lead and haemoglobin in blood and of delta-aminolevulinic acid in urine were determined at the beginning and the end of the study. A questionnaire was administered to collect information on symptoms related to lead exposure. The use of respirators significantly decreased the blood lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels and the levels of delta-aminolevulinic acid in urine but not the mean haemoglobin concentrations. The prevalence of lead related symptoms decreased more significantly in female workers than male workers. (64005)

CIS 95-663 Deadly dust. Silicosis and the politics of occupational disease in twentieth-century America. Rosner D., Markowitz G., Princeton University Press, 41 William Street, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA, 1991. xiii, 229p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Index. Price: USD 15.95, GBP 13.95., ISBN 0-691-03771-X (In English)

The history of silicosis in America from its recognition in the early years of the 20th century is reviewed. The increasing severity of the sand dust problem in foundries as a result of changes in work methods, technology and organization is described along with the impact on workers' health. The broader social conditions that contributed to the emergence of silicosis as a national crisis and attempts by government, industry and insurance to resolve it are discussed. Finally, the waning interest in this condition on the part of business, health professionals and the labour unions is reviewed. (64102)

CIS 95-664 Ventilation of workplaces in production facilities to carry off air pollutants. (German: Gezielte Belüftung der Arbeitsbereiche in Produktionshallen zum Abbau der Schadstoffbelastung) Verein der Förderer der Forschung im Bereich Heizung-Lüftung-Klimatechnik, Pfaffenwaldring 6a, 7000 Stuttgart, Germany, Sep. 1993. xii, 157p. Illus. Bibl.ref. (In German)

A ventilation design was tested on models. The design uses convection to carry off air pollutants from workplaces. Through its use, pollution levels could be reduced by up to 90%, a much larger reduction than is possible through conventional ventilation systems. Heat exposure could be reduced by 60%. Application of the new concept to the modernization of an existing ventilation system confirmed the results obtained on the models. The modernized ventilation system reduced the exposure to coolants on the workplaces by 50%. Computer programmes were developed and applied which permit the calculation of the energy consumption as well as of the heat and air pollution levels connected with the ventilation system design. (63978)

CIS 95-665 Industrial ventilation: A manual of recommended practice. American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, 6500 Glenway Avenue, Bldg. D-7, Cincinnati, Ohio 45211, USA, 21st ed., 1992. xi, 470p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Index., ISBN 0-936712-97-X (In English)

Chapters of this manual cover: general principles of ventilation; general industrial ventilation; local exhaust hoods; air cleaning devices; exhaust system design procedure; fans; replacement and recirculated air; construction guidelines for local exhaust systems; testing of ventilation systems; specific operations. A list of ACGIH Threshold Limit Values is included in appendix. New version of document abstracted under CIS 89-1308. (64104)

CIS 95-666 Revised RCRA inspection manual. United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Government Institutes Inc., 4 Research Place, Suite 200, Rockville, Maryland 20850, USA, Mar. 1994. vii, 668p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Index. Price: USD 125.00 plus shipping (USD 4.00 USA, USD 6.00 elsewhere)., ISBN 0-86587-395-X (In English)

This manual provides procedural and technical guidance for performing inspections of facilities regulated by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA). The procedures relate mainly to performance of Compliance Evaluation Inspections of hazardous waste generators, transporters and treatment, storage and disposal facilities (TSDFs). The five sections cover: background information (enforcement overview and priorities, role of inspectors, health and safety considerations, work ethics); preparing for an inspection; procedure for developing permit-specific TSDF inspection; conducting an inspection; inspection follow-up. A number of inspection checklists are included. (64029)

CIS 95-667 Occupational and environmental reproductive hazards - A guide for clinicians. Paul M., ed., Williams and Wilkins, 428 East Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, USA, 1993. xvii, 426p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Index. Available from: Waverly Europe Ltd., Broadway House, 2-6 Fulham Broadway, London SW6 1AA, United Kingdom. Price: GBP 75.00., ISBN 0-683-06801-6 (In English)

This manual is in four parts: 1. Background information on the physiology of reproduction and development and how toxicants exert their effects. 2. Overview of toxicological and epidemiological research methods used to assess the effects of toxicants. 3. Clinical evaluation and management of patients. 4. Information on specific reproductive and developmental hazards (radiation, video display terminals, ergonomic factors, noise and vibration, metals, asphyxiants, organic solvents, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, polyhalogenated biphenyls, viral infections, home and community exposures). An appendix lists exposure limits for some hazardous chemicals. (64057)

CIS 95-668 1-Chloro-1,2,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (HCFC 124) CAS No.2837-89-0. European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals, Avenue E. Van Nieuwenhuyse 4, Bte.6, 1160 Bruxelles, Belgium, July 1994. ii, 23p. 38 ref. (In English)

1-Chloro-1,2,2,2-tetrafluoroethane is a non-flammable colourless gas that is currently under development as a chlorofluorocarbon alternative and is not yet available commercially. It has a low order of acute inhalation toxicity (the 4h LC₅₀ in rats is between 1,283,400 and 1,674,000mg/m³ = 230,000 and 300,000ppm). The main toxicological action is weak anaesthesia. Cardiac sensitization in dogs is observed above 26,000ppm. No mutagenicity or developmental toxicity has been observed in laboratory experiments. No effects on human beings have been reported. An occupational exposure limit (8h time-weighted average) of 1000ppm is recommended by producers. (64087)

CIS 95-669 Linear polydimethylsiloxanes (viscosity 10-10,000 centistokes) CAS No.63148-62-9. European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals, Avenue E. Van Nieuwenhuyse 4, Bte.6, 1160 Bruxelles, Belgium, Sep. 1994. ii, 77p. 178 ref. (In English)

Polydimethylsiloxanes (PDMS) of all viscosities have a very low acute toxicity. Irritancy to the eye is low and no skin sensitizing potential has been detected. Repeated dosage studies with PDMS of different viscosities demonstrated no significant adverse effects in a variety of mammalian species. No adverse effects have been observed in man following the use of PDMS for many years in a large number of consumer applications involving frequent dermal or oral exposure. Overall, available data indicate that PDMS do not present a health hazard for man. (64088)

CIS 95-670 n-Butyl acrylate CAS No.141-32-2. European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals, Avenue E. Van Nieuwenhuyse 4, Bte.6, 1160 Bruxelles, Belgium, Aug. 1994. ii, 47p. 112 ref. (In English)

Butyl acrylate is irritant to the skin, eyes and mucous membranes and may cause skin sensitization in susceptible animals and humans; cross sensitization may also occur to other acrylic acid esters. Animal experiments have shown that the substance is of low to moderate toxicity; no systemic toxic effects have been reported following prolonged or repeated exposure. Butyl acrylate is maternally toxic and embryotoxic in mice and rats, but at the currently accepted occupational exposure limits, represents no reproductive risk to man. No evidence of genotoxic or carcinogenic potential has been reported. (64089)

CIS 95-671 Ethyl acrylate CAS No.140-88-5. European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals, Avenue E. Van Nieuwenhuyse 4, Bte.6, 1160 Bruxelles, Belgium, Sep. 1994. ii, 61p. 168 ref. (In English)

Ethyl acrylate is irritant to the skin, eyes and mucous membranes and may cause skin sensitization in experimental animals and humans; cross-sensitization may also occur to other acrylic acid esters. It is of low to moderate toxicity and no systemic effects have been observed. There is no evidence of teratogenic, embryotoxic or mutagenic effects in laboratory studies. The substance is not considered to represent a human carcinogenic hazard. (64090)

CIS 95-672 Biological monitoring - An introduction. Que Hee S.S., ed., Van Nostrand Reinhold, 115 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 1003, USA, 1993. xx, 650p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Index. Available from: International Thomson Publishing Services Ltd., Cheriton House, North Way, Andover, Hampshire SP10 5BE, United Kingdom. Price: GBP 58.00., ISBN 0-442-23677-8 (In English)

This manual is organized in 5 main sections: 1. Introductory material on chemistry and biochemistry. 2. Routes of exposure, distribution, metabolism and monitoring media. 3. Medical/health surveillance and medical screening and monitoring. 4. Adducts, immunology and AIDS (protection of laboratory workers from infectious diseases). 5. Special topics (quantitative posturography as an early monitoring tool for chemical toxicity; biological exposure indices; biological monitoring and pesticides; hazardous wastes and environmental pollution in the USA). (64103)

CIS 95-673 Exposure and health risks associated with non-occupational sources of benzene. Gennart J.P., Sanderson J.T., CONCAWE, Madouplein 1, 1030 Bruxelles, Belgium, Sep. 1994. iv, 24p. Illus. 60 ref. (In English)

The health effects of long-term exposure to benzene are summarized: chromosome aberrations, depression of blood-cell formation and induction of leukaemia. Occupational exposure to levels above 50ppm is clearly associated with a significant risk of leukaemia. Excluding occupational exposure, smoking is the major potential contributor to the daily absorbed dose for the general population. Key sources of exposure are identified and estimates of the total daily absorbed dose for the general population are calculated. Replaces CONCAWE Report No.8/89 (CIS 90-1999). (64108)

CIS 95-674 N,N-Dimethylformamide. Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker (GDCh) Advisory Committee on Existing Chemicals of Environmental Relevance (BUA), S. Hirzel Verlag, P.O. Box 10 10 61, 70009 Stuttgart, Germany, 1994. xiii, 84p. 188 ref. Price: DEM 48.00., ISBN 3-7776-0577-8 (In English)

Dimethylformamide (DMF) is readily absorbed orally, dermally and by inhalation. The main effects are hepatotoxic effects following both acute and chronic exposure. Other effects include irritation of the skin and mucous membranes, skin sensitization, eczema, neurotoxic effects, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal complaints and damage to the kidneys and other organs. DMF also leads to synergistic effects with alcohol or to alcohol intolerance reactions. Embryotoxic and teratogenic effects have been observed in experimental animals and there are reports of increased chromosome aberrations in humans. Reports of a possible relationship between cancer and DMF exposure have not been confirmed. (64173)

CIS 95-675 1,2-Propylene oxide. Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker (GDCh) Advisory Committee on Existing Chemicals of Environmental Relevance (BUA), S. Hirzel Verlag, P.O. Box 10 10 61, 70009 Stuttgart, Germany, 1994. xvii, 122p. approx. 270 ref. Price: DEM 88.00., ISBN 3-7776-0578-6 (In English)

Irritation of the skin and eyes and in some instances eczema have been described on direct exposure to propylene oxide; skin sensitization has also been reported. Human intoxication has been observed after 10 minutes exposure at 1500ppm. Chromosome aberrations have been reported in some workers exposed to propylene oxide and other substances. Propylene oxide is carcinogenic in experimental animals. (64174)

CIS 95-676 Exposure registers in Europe: Extractions of core information and possibilities for comparison between European databases for occupational air pollutant measurements. Vinzents P., Carton B., Fjeldstad P., Rajan B., Stamm R., European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, Office for the Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, 1994. 40p. 14 ref. Price: ECU 7.00., ISBN 92-826-8737-6 (In English)

This study compared five exposure databases: ATABAS (Denmark), EXPO (Norway), COLCHIC (France), MEGA (Germany) and NEDB (United Kingdom). In particular, it looked at how information on xylene measurements (XMs) was collected and stored, taking into consideration: all XMs; XMs within the woodworking industry; XMs during spray painting; XMs during spray painting in the woodworking industry. After summarizing basic information about the databases, the study looked at sampling and analytical methods, exposure time assessments, and how xylene results were coded and presented. Overall it was found that such comparisons can be carried out at industry level. (64190)

CIS 95-677 Glyphosate. International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1994. 177p. approx. 360 ref. Price: CHF 27.00., ISBN 92-4-157159-4 (In English)

Data on the effects of glyphosate in humans are limited. Three irritation/sensitization studies in human volunteers indicated no effect. The herbicide formulation Roundup containing glyphosate is acutely toxic to humans when ingested intentionally or accidentally. Animal studies show that glyphosate is not carcinogenic, mutagenic or teratogenic. Detailed abstracts in French and Spanish. (64231)

CIS 95-678 Dichloromethane (methylene chloride) exposure and control during paint stripping. Gardner R.J., Health and Safety Executive, Technology and Health Services Division, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury CO10 6FS, Suffolk, United Kingdom, Sep. 1994. iv, 28p. Illus. 73 ref. (In English)

The use of dichloromethane in various paint stripping processes is reviewed and guidance is given on exposure control. Contents: toxic effects of dichloromethane and exposure limits; procedures for immersion stripping of wooden items and potential exposures; exposure and control in some related processes; control of exposure in immersion stripping (elimination, substitution, enclosure, reduction of solvent evaporation, ventilation, process equipment and systems of work, housekeeping, personal protective equipment and respirators, training). (64244)

CIS 95-679 Safe use of nickel in the workplace. Nickel Producers Environmental Research Association, Nickel Development Institute, 214 King Street West, Suite 510, Toronto, Ontario M5H 3S6, Canada. 65p. + 34p. Annexes, 12p. Summary, 7p. Brochure for workers. May 1994. Bibl.ref. Gratis. (In English)

This guide is intended for individuals responsible for the health and safety of workers, including executives, managers, industrial hygienists, occupational health nurses, physicians, joint occupational safety and health committees and other health professionals. Nickel occurs naturally in a number of minerals, and is a constituent of hundreds of thousands of manufactured products. Primary routes of exposure to metallic nickel, nickel alloys or nickel compounds are inhalation and skin contact. Nickel carbonyl is acutely toxic on inhalation. Many nickel compounds cause allergic contact dermatitis. The role of nickel in the respiratory system cancer seen in nickel refinery workers remains unclear. Exposure can best be minimized by engineering controls. Health surveillance and workplace surveillance programmes following recognized industrial hygiene principles are recommended; routine biological monitoring is not. (64251)

CIS 95-680 NIOSH pocket guide to chemical hazards. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (USA), Superintendent of Documents, US Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, USA, June 1994. xxxvi, 398p. Index. (In English)

Tabulation of data for workers, employers and occupational health professionals; 677 chemical substances or groups of substances are listed. All those with recommended exposure limits (RELs) established by the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) or permissible exposure limits (PELs) set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are included. The tables give names and synonyms, structures or formulas, CAS and RTECS numbers, conversion factors, exposure limits, physical and chemical properties, measurement methods, personal protection and sanitation, respirator selection, route of entry, symptoms, first aid and target organs. (64255)

CIS 95-681 Analysis of dangerous substances. (German: Gefahrstoff-Analytik) Leichnitz K., Ecomed Verlagsgesellschaft AG & Co. KG, Rudolf-Diesel-Str. 3, 86899 Landsberg/Lech, Germany, 31. Ergänzungslieferung, Nov. 1994. 270p. Illus. Bibl.ref., ISBN 3-609-73291-2 (In German)

Update to the loose-leaf collection of methods for monitoring compliance with exposure limits and antipollution laws, and for analysis of process gases. This installment follows that abstracted under CIS 94-2020. It includes the full text of new or amended versions of the Chemicals Law (Chemikaliengesetz), Ordinance on Prohibition of Chemicals (Chemikalien-Verbotsverordnung), Ordinance on Dangerous Substances (Gefahrstoff-Verordnung) and the Ordinances on Exposure Control (Verordnungen zum Bundes-Immissionsschutzgesetz). Also included are a Decision of the European Union (93/C 138/01) on a common environmental policy and a Directive (92/72/EEC) on air pollution by ozone. (64258)

CIS 95-682 Handbook of hazardous materials. Corn M., ed., Academic Press, Inc., 1250 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101-4311, USA, Oct. 1993. 772p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Price: USD 150.00., ISBN 0-12-189410-X (In English)

Collection of separately authored articles. Subjects: ambient acidic aerosols; aquatic toxicology; asbestos in drinking water; bioconcentration and biodegradation of chemicals; biological and other types of pollution monitoring; biotechnology: occupational health issues; botulinum toxin; bronchoalveolar lavage; cadmium; chloroform; chromium; cleaning and laundry products; cobalt dusts; cyanide; mycotoxins; diesel exhaust; dioxins; ecotoxicological testing; environmental cancer risks; ethanol fuel; fluoride; formaldehyde; fungicides; regulation of hazardous substances; hazardous waste reduction; herbicides; hydrogen sulfide; industrial solvents; inorganic dusts; lead; metal-metal toxic interactions; mutagenicity tests with cultured mammalian cells; natural anticarcinogens; organic solvents; oxides of nitrogen; ozone; peroxisomes; pesticides in food; pharmacokinetics; polychlorinated biphenyls; rubber industry; selenium; silica; soil decontamination; sulfur mustard (bis(2-chloroethyl)sulfide); toxic agents and thermoregulation; triethylamine; uranium; volatile organic compounds; xylenes; zinc. (64259)

CIS 95-683 Cancer risk due to artificial mineral fibres. (German: Krebsgefährdung durch künstliche Mineralfasern) Fischer M., ed., MMV Medizin Verlag, Neumarkter Str. 18, 81673 München, Germany, 1994. 79p. Illus., ISBN 3-8208-1245-8 (In German)

This report deals with the mesothelioma risk posed by inhalation of man-made mineral fibres in the workplace and at home. It presents risk assessments by experts and governmental institutions in the Federal Republic of Germany. The hazard evaluations are based on the results of epidemiologic studies and animal experiments. In addition, workplace exposures to ceramic fibres, glass fibres and mineral wool as well as home exposure to mineral wool were taken into consideration. (63965)

CIS 95-684 A profile of sandstone mine workers of Jodhpur and dust borne diseases. Mohnot S.M., Jaitly H., Gramin Vikas Vigyan Samiti, 3/458 Milkman Colony, Pal Road, Jodhpur, India, 1994. 30p. Illus. 25 ref. (In English)

A questionnaire survey was carried out among 264 silica-exposed sandstone mine workers in Jodhpur, India. 189 workers (71.6%) complained of respiratory problems; some were either under treatment for tuberculosis or were suffering from perennial cough syndrome. Radiological examinations of 82 workers revealed that a large number were suffering from silicosis, silico-tuberculosis and tuberculosis. Accidents were also frequent as most of the work was carried manually using primitive tools. The report also covers working conditions and the lack of occupational health schemes and compensation for occupational diseases. (64082)

CIS 95-685 Occupational asbestos exposure, pulmonary fiber burden and lung cancer in the Finnish population. Karjalainen A., Institute of Occupational Health, Topeliuksenkatu 41 a A, 00250 Helsinki, Finland, 1994. 140p. Illus. Bibl.ref., ISBN 951-802-039-6 (In English)

This thesis describes a series of studies concerning the association between asbestos exposure and lung cancer in Finland. Studies of occupational history and pulmonary fibre concentration in 135 lung cancer patients and 300 male autopsy cases showed that fibre concentrations exceeding 1 million fibres/gram of dry tissue were highly indicative of past occupational exposure to asbestos. Analysis of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid samples from 156 patients with suspected lung disease showed a clear correlation between BAL concentration of asbestos bodies and exposure history. The frequency of pleural plaques in 288 male autopsy cases correlated with age, past occupational exposure to asbestos and smoking. (64092)

CIS 95-686 A survey of organizations working in the field of environment statistics and data. Tsai-Köster L.H., Earthwatch Global Environment Monitoring System, GSF Research Centre for Environment and Health, Neuherberg Ingolstaedter Landstrasse 1, 85764 Oberschleissheim, Germany, Dec. 1993. xviii, 328p., ISBN 92-807-1404-1 (In English)

This survey is a joint project of the United Nations Statistical Division (UNSTAT) and the UNEP Harmonization of Environmental Measurement (HEM) Office. Details are provided for 136 organizations: United Nations organizations, intergovernmental, governmental, non-governmental and academic organizations and industrial or commercial organizations. Information provided for each one includes: title and acronym of organization; contact name and address; country in which the organization is based; organizational affiliation or form; work programme; main objectives; data sources; training facilities; publications. (64071)

CIS 95-687 A survey of organizations and laboratories manufacturing, supplying or using reference materials for environmental measurement. Delve M., Mandry P., Earthwatch Global Environment Monitoring System, GSF Research Centre for Environment and Health, Neuherberg Ingolstaedter Landstrasse 1, 85764 Oberschleissheim, Germany, Nov. 1992. iii, 131p. Bibl.ref., ISBN 92-9119-003-1 (In English)

This directory is based on the results of a questionnaire survey carried out by the UNEP Harmonization of Environmental Measurement (HEM) Programme. Information provided for the 62 international and national organizations and laboratories listed includes: name of organization; contact name and address; type of organization; work programme; information on the production, certification and distribution of reference materials and ordering procedures; organizational objectives; advisory and consultancy services; publications; co-operating bodies. (64072)

CIS 95-688 GEMS/AIR Methodology Review Handbook Series - Volume 1. Quality assurance in urban air quality monitoring. Earthwatch Global Environment Monitoring System, World Health Organization (WHO), Urban Environmental Health, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1994. iii, 40p. Bibl.ref. (In English)

This handbook describes the main elements of a quality assurance programme for air quality monitoring. Contents: setting monitoring objectives; the role of quality assurance in data harmonization; priority urban air pollutants; air monitoring methodologies; quality assurance/control (QA/QC) methodologies (objectives and organization of QA/QC programmes, network design and management, site and equipment selection, site infrastructure and routine operation, maintenance and calibration of equipment, data review and validation); data use and exchange. (64078)

CIS 95-689 GEMS/AIR Methodology Review Handbook Series - Volume 2: Primary standard calibration methods and network intercalibrations for air quality monitoring. Earthwatch Global Environment Monitoring System, World Health Organization (WHO), Prevention of Environmental Pollution (PEP), 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1994. iii, 40p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Index. (In English)

Part 1 of this handbook covers primary standard calibration methods: techniques for the preparation of primary standards; establishment of national gas standards laboratories; quality control. Part 2 covers air monitoring network intercalibrations: network intercalibration techniques; operational implications of performing network intercalibrations and site audits; applicability of intercalibration techniques to sampler-based monitoring networks. (64079)

CIS 95-690 GEMS/AIR Methodology Review Handbook Series - Volume 3. Measurement of suspended particulate matter in ambient air. Earthwatch Global Environment Monitoring System, World Health Organization (WHO), Urban Environmental Health, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1994. vi, 52p. Illus. Bibl.ref. (In English)

Contents of this handbook: definitions of suspended particulate matter (SPM) (basic concepts, ISO particle size conventions); SPM phenomenology (size partitioning, chemical composition, pollution episodes); SPM measurement methods (monitoring objectives, sampling systems, analysis systems, ISO standards); quality assurance; additional recommendations for particulate measurement. (64080)

CIS 95-691 A survey of environmental monitoring and information management programmes. Tsai-Koester L.H., Harmonization of Environmental Measurement (HEM), GSF Research Centre for Environment and Health, Neuherberg, Ingolstaedter Landstrasse 1, 85764 Oberschleissheim, Germany, 3rd ed., Aug. 1994. iv, 360p. 17 ref. Index., ISBN 92-9119-001-3 (In English)

This survey provides details of 130 programmes concerned with environmental monitoring and assessment. There are three parts: environmental monitoring and research programmes; data and information system programmes; and harmonization and standardization activities. Data provided for each entry includes name and address of organization, contact name, details of the activities undertaken and data and information management. (64262)

CIS 95-692 Pollution - Causes, effects and control. Harrison R.M., ed., Royal Society of Chemistry, Turpin Distribution Services Ltd., Blackhorse Road, Letchworth, Herts. SG6 1HN, United Kingdom, 2nd ed., 1990. xvii, 393p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Index. Price: GBP 29.50., ISBN 0-85186-283-7 (In English)

Topics covered in this manual include: chemical pollution of the aquatic environment; treatment of sewage sludge and toxic wastes; water quality and health; biological aspects of freshwater pollution; air pollutants and their chemical analysis; atmospheric dispersal of pollutants; catalyst systems for emission control from motor vehicles; health effects of environmental chemicals; legal control of pollution; control of industrial pollution; organometallic compounds in the environment; radioactivity; quantitative evaluation of environmental pollution problems. (64263)

CIS 95-693 Ullmann's encyclopedia of industrial chemistry. Vol.B5. Analytical methods I. VCH Verlagsgesellschaft mbH, P.O. Box 10 11 61, 69451 Weinheim, Germany, 5th ed., 1994. xv, 742p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Price: DEM 600.00., ISBN 3-527-20135-1 (In English)

Continuation of the collection abstracted under CIS 93-953 and 95-265. Contents: purpose and procedures of analytical chemistry; weighing; chemometrics (mathematical techniques applicable to analytical chemistry); sampling; sample preparation for trace analysis; trace analysis; radionuclides in analytical chemistry; enzyme and immunoassays; basic principles of chromatography; gas chromatography; liquid chromatography; thin layer chromatography; electrophoresis; structure analysis by diffraction; ultraviolet and visible spectroscopy; infrared and raman spectroscopy; nuclear magnetic resonance and electron spin resonance spectroscopy; mass spectrometry; atomic spectroscopy; laser analytical spectroscopy; x-ray fluorescence spectrometry; activation analysis; analytical voltammetry and polarography. (64257)

CIS 95-694 Dry-cleaning establishments: Re-evaluation of the risk due to solvents. (Italian: Lavanderie a secco: rivalutazione del rischio da solventi) Cavalleri A., Associazione Lombarda di Medicina del Lavoro e Igiene Industriale, ed., Fondazione Clinica del Lavoro, Via P. Azzario 19, 27100 Pavia, Italy, 1994. 94p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Price: ITL 25,000., ISBN 88-7963-027-X (In Italian)

A collection of five articles: Technology of industrial and small-scale laundries (Marraccini P., Cornaggia N., Saretto G.). Environmental monitoring of exposure to perchloroethylene (Ghittori S., Fiorentino M.L.). Exposure to perchloroethylene in the indoor environment (Aggazzotti G., Fantuzzi G., Righi E.). Critical evaluation of internal dose indicators in occupational exposure to perchloroethylene (Imbriani M.). Evidence for the carcinogenicity of some organochlorine solvents (Forni A.). Toxic effects and health monitoring of occupational exposure to perchloroethylene in dry-cleaning establishments (Cavalleri A., Gobba F.). (64189)

CIS 95-695 Approved carriage list - Information approved for the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous goods for carriage by road and rail [United Kingdom]. Health and Safety Commission, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury CO10 6FS, Suffolk, United Kingdom, 1994. iv, 240p. 9 ref. Price: GBP 12.50., ISBN 0-7176-0745-3 (In English)

This Approved Carriage List is for use with the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) Regulations 1994 (see CIS 95-394) and the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail Regulations 1994 (see CIS 94-1466). It provides an authorized and approved list of dangerous substances to be transported by road and rail in the United Kingdom with information on: proper shipping name; UN Number; classification for carriage; subsidiary hazard; emergency action; Hazard Identification Number; packing group; special provisions. It also details certain approved information for road and rail vehicles carrying dangerous goods and for transport documents. (64070)

CIS 95-696 Dow's chemical exposure index guide. American Institute of Chemical Engineers, 345 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017, USA, 1994. 38p. Illus., ISBN 0-8169-0647-5 (In English)

This guide describes the Chemical Exposure Index (CEI) which provides a simple method of rating the relative acute health hazard potential to people in neighbouring plants or communities from possible chemical release incidents. Contents: procedure for CEI calculations; scenarios for estimation of airborne release rates; emergency response and exposure planning guidelines; estimating the amount of material becoming airborne following a release of a gas or liquid; CEI and hazard distance calculation. Example CEI calculations are included. (64083)

CIS 95-697 Disulfiram effect due to inhalation of industrial chemicals. (Spanish: Efecto antabús debido a la inhalación de sustancias de origen industrial) Izquierdo J., Gaynés E., Sanz P., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 4p. 29 ref. (In Spanish)

Contents of this information note on the disulfiram ("antabuse") effect due to the interaction of alcohol intake and exposure to certain industrial chemicals or medicinal drugs: survey of the disulfiram effect; disulfiram; amides (dimethylformamide, cyanamide, calcium cyanamide); halogenated hydrocarbons (trichloroethylene, carbon tetrachloride); recommendations. Short lists of medicinal drugs and industrial chemicals that may cause a disulfiram effect are included. (64112)

CIS 95-698 Chromium and its compounds: Use of urinary chromium as biological index of occupational exposure. (Spanish: Cromo en orina: utilización como índice biológico en la exposición laboral) Moreno Sáez N., Pérez Nicolás J., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 7p. 11 ref. (In Spanish)

Contents of this information note on urinary chromium as a biological index of occupational exposure: brief introduction on chromium and its compounds; general criteria of action in occupational exposure; biological monitoring together with chromium toxicology; measurement of chromium in urine; interpretation of results and reference values. Tables are included. (64115)

CIS 95-699 National code of practice for the labelling of workplace substances. National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (Worksafe Australia), Australian Government Publishing Service, GPO Box 84, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia, Mar. 1994. viii, 69p. Illus. 15 ref., ISBN 0-644-32182-2 (In English)

Internet:
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This code of practice provides practical guidance on meeting the requirements for the labelling of hazardous substances under the National Model Regulations for the Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1005(1994)] (see CIS 91-1765). General guidelines for labelling are provided along with details of label items required: signal words, identification information, risk phrases, directions for use, safety phrases, first aid and emergency procedures. Sample labels are included. (64266)

CIS 95-700 Laboratory waste disposal: General procedures. (Spanish: Eliminación de residuos en el laboratorio: procedimientos generales) Gadea Carrera E., Guardino Solá X., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 4p. 4 ref. (In Spanish)

Contents of this information note on general procedures for laboratory waste disposal: waste classification; waste factors to take into account; procedures for waste disposal and elimination; general procedures depending on the type of waste; general recommendations. (64111)

CIS 95-701 Waste anaesthetic gases. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, Sep. 1994. 2p. 7 ref. (In English)

This information sheet provides guidance on controlling exposure to waste anaesthetic gases during general and inhalation anaesthesia, maintenance and filling of anaesthetic machines and use of cryocautery probes. Methods of exposure monitoring are outlined along with guidance on exposure control methods including adequate ventilation. (64085)

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CIS 95-702 Evaluation of the ignition hazards of hybrid mixtures. (German: Sicherheitstechnische Beurteilung der Zündempfindlichkeit hybrider Gemische) Christill M., Maurer B., Leuckel W., Jastrow R., Chemie-Ingenieur-Technik, Aug. 1994, Vol.66, No.8, p.1091-1093. Illus. 1 ref. (In German)

In many production processes in the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries, mixtures of a flammable gas or solvent vapour with a flammable dust occur. The flammability of 12 such mixtures was experimentally determined. Each of three dusts with different flammability was mixed with each one of the four flammable gases isobutane, hydrogen, methane and diethyl ether. The variation of the ignition energy in dependence of the concentrations of the components of the mixtures was determined. The flammability of the dusts was not changed by the presence of a flammable gas in concentrations of up to the 0.3-0.4-fold of the lower explosion limit. (63980)

CIS 95-703 Plastics recycling - New hazards for the fire brigade?. (German: Kunststoffrecycling - Neue Gefahren für die Feuerwehr?) Dobbelstein W.J., Brandschutz, Feb. 1994, Vol.48, No.2, p.80-92. Illus. 37 ref. (In German)

Recent fires in Germany in plants where plastics were stored for recycling are used to illustrate the hazards to fire fighters. Burning polyvinyl chloride released high amounts of hydrochloric acid which affected the respiratory system of the fire fighters. Carcinogenic dioxins and furans were detected in the soot. For the prevention or spread of fires it is recommended to store the plastic waste material in small units which are accessible from two sides and to install an adequately dimensioned water extinguishing systems. Fire fighters need to wear respirators and protective clothing. (63986)

CIS 95-704 Simulation models for the calculation of the explosive limits of combustible gas mixtures. (German: Simulationsmodelle zur Berechnung der Explosionsgrenzen brennfähiger Gasgemische) Rennhack R., Thiel-Böhm A., Chemie-Ingenieur-Technik, Jan. 1994, Vol.66, No.1, p.50-56. Illus. 26 ref. (In German)

The available mathematical models for calculating the explosive limits of mixtures of one or more flammable gases with one or more oxidants, with and without one or more inert gases, are described. The results of measurements are presented to illustrate the accuracy of the models. The models are helpful in the development of new processes in the chemical industry because expensive measurements of the explosive limits of complex mixtures can be avoided or reduced to a minimum. (64007)

CIS 95-705 NFPA report on US fire fighter injuries in 1993. Karter M.J., LeBlanc P.R., NFPA Journal, Nov.-Dec. 1994, Vol.88, No.6, p.57-66. Illus. 1 ref. (In English)

Statistics on fire fighter injuries in the USA in 1993 are reviewed. 101,500 fire fighters were injured, an increase of 3.9% on the previous year. The majority of injuries occurred during fireground operations; the most common injuries were strains, sprains and muscle pain. Tables show injuries by nature of injury and type of duty, and by cause of injury. A number of incidents are described and suggestions put forward for the prevention of injuries. (64105)

CIS 95-706 Wireless communication technology applied to disaster response. Yoho D.R., Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine, Sep. 1994, Vol.65. No.9, Section I, p.839-845. 27 ref. (In English)

The evolving technologies associated with radio pagers, radios, cellular telephones, satellite communications and personal communication services are explored. Basic descriptions of current and future equipment are outlined along with applications of the equipment to medical disaster response and advantages and disadvantages of each technology. (64027)

CIS 95-707 Application of jet condensers in a blow-down system. (German: Einsatz von Strahlkondensatoren in einem Blow-down System) Hafkesbrink S., Schecker H.G., Hermann K., Chemie-Ingenieur-Technik, June 1994, Vol.66, No.6, p.871-873. Illus. 3 ref. (In German)

A blow-down system for the prevention of explosion propagation in chemical reactors comprises separate cooling systems for the liquid and vapour phases. A cooling system for the vapour phase was tested in model experiments with 2 mixtures of methanol, nitrogen, and water or refrigerant R113, nitrogen and water at different conditions. The vapour phase carried the cooling agent on its way to a mixing nozzle where intense heat exchange caused the gas to condense. Installation of the condensation vessel inside the blow-down system renders the method suitable for a wide variety of conditions. (64036)

CIS 95-708 Hazards XII. European advances in process safety. Institution of Chemical Engineers, Davis Building, 165-189 Railway Terrace, Rugby CV21 3HQ, United Kingdom, 1994. xi, 640p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Index. Price: GBP 75.00., ISBN 0-85295-327-5 (In English)

Proceedings of a symposium on European advances in process safety held in Manchester, United Kingdom, 19-21 April 1994. Papers are presented under the following headings: explosion hazards; fire and toxic hazards and consequences; gas explosions; procedures for and management of safety (plant design, process safety reviews, assessment of safety management systems, toxicity hazard index, maintenance related incidents); mitigation; runaway and relief venting; chemical reactions and decomposition. (64101)

CIS 95-709 Hospitals: Fire protection. (Spanish: Hospitales: protección contra incendios) Herrera Embid J., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 6p. 7 ref. (In Spanish)

This information note contains a check list for fire prevention in hospitals. It covers: the urban environment; construction materials and elements, including doors and exits; hazardous areas; extinguishing systems; fire alarms; emergency lighting; emergency elevators; emergency plans. (64117)

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CIS 95-710 Test for determining the individual risk of noise-induced hearing loss. (German: Test zum individuellen Gehörschadenrisiko bei Schalleinwirkungen) Kraak W., Acustica, Mar.-Apr. 1994, Vol.80, No.2, p.156-165. Illus. 37 ref. (In German)

Epidemiological studies as well as human and animal experiments have shown that susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss varies among individuals. For this reason, it is recommended to examine noise-exposed employees. A method is proposed for this purpose according to which the temporary threshold shift 2min after noise exposure and the recovery time are determined. Summary in English and French. (63999)

CIS 95-711 Speech intelligibility and protective effectiveness of selected active noise reduction and conventional communications headsets. Gower D.W., Casali J.G., Human Factors, June 1994, Vol.36, No.2, p.350-367. 28 ref. (In English)

Speech intelligibility and noise attenuation were investigated in a conventional passive headset and in an electronic Active Noise Reduction (ANR) headset operated with and without its ANR feature. The ANR unit required a significantly higher speech-to-noise ratio than the two passive headsets to maintain equal intelligibility; the conventional headset afforded comparable intelligibility to the ANR device. On a speech intelligibility basis alone, the results do not justify the additional cost of the ANR headset; however, for severe noise exposure, a properly functioning ANR unit may afford more protection than a similar passive headset. (64024)

CIS 95-712 Earmuff effectiveness against chainsaw noise over a 12-month period. Kirk P., Applied Ergonomics, Aug. 1993, Vol.24, No.4, p.279-283. Illus. 6 ref. (In English)

A study to measure the ability of new Peltor H7P3 Grade 4 helmet-mounted earmuffs to reduce the level of chain saw noise reaching forestry workers' ears was undertaken over a one-year period. Attenuation measurements indicated that the earmuffs provided effective hearing protection for loggers over the test period in spite of a decrease in attenuation measured at the 12-month stage. Many of the earmuffs would normally have been replaced before the 12-month stage owing to the discomfort associated with cushion deterioration. (64063)

CIS 95-713 Study of portable electric drill noise. Yokoi M., Nakai M., Noise Control Engineering Journal, July-Aug. 1994, Vol.42, No.4, p.129-136. Illus. 2 ref. (In English)

A study was conducted to determine the relative contributions of various noise sources to the sound produced by an unloaded portable electric drill. The principal noise sources were the cooling fan, contacts between the two carbon brushes and the grooves on the commutator and meshing of the teeth on the two helical gears used to increase the speed of the drill chuck relative to the rotational speed of the drill motor. Noise sources were identified from measurements of sound intensity vectors. (64106)

CIS 95-714 Rationale for a personal monitor for heat strain. Bernard T.E., Kenney W.L., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, June 1994, Vol.55, No.6, p.505-514. Illus. 29 ref. (In English)

Description of a surface-mounted temperature sensor developed to indicate when rectal temperature reaches a given temperature. Protective criteria were established for temperature sensor alert limits. A fixed threshold for heart rate may cause premature alerts during bursts of activity and miss lower, but sustained, heart rates that represent significant physiological strain. For these reasons, heart rate criteria based on seven moving-time averages also were developed. The criteria are based on a relationship between heart rate and endurance time. The temperature sensor and heart rate criteria form the basis of a real-time personal monitor for heat strain. (64201)

CIS 95-715 Measurement of outdoor and recirculated air percentages by carbon dioxide tracer. Olcerst R., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, June 1994, Vol.55, No.6, p.525-528. Illus. 4 ref. (In English)

This article presents a technique to extend the utility of carbon dioxide dataloggers in the provision of information on the percentages of both outside air and recirculated air in a ventilated compartment. An electronic timed sampling valve is used to alternately collect air from the room supply and from the recirculated airstream. The timed valve provides a dataset for each location that can be used to calculate the percentages of outside and recirculated air. The technique uses ambient carbon dioxide as a natural tracer gas. The carbon dioxide tracer technique can be used when the psychrometric temperature method for calculating outside air percentage is indeterminate because the return air and outdoor air temperatures are equal. (64203)

CIS 95-716 Monitoring of scrap and finished products for radioactive elements. (German: Überwachung von Schrott und Fertigprodukten auf radioaktive Bestandteile) Keck R., Krüger B., Kretschmer R., Stahl und Eisen, May 1994, Vol.114, No.5, p.69-77. Illus. 4 ref. (In German)

Scrap metal may be contaminated with radioactive components particularly if it comes from medical, research, military equipment or nuclear power plants. Scintillation counters are found suitable for radiation monitoring of scrap metal because all types of radioactivity can be detected. The installation of scintillation counters at the state borders in Germany, at the entrance to the premises of scrap metal dealers, to steelworks and foundries to detect radioactive material in scrap metal carried on trucks and on railway wagons is described and illustrated. (64000)

CIS 95-717 Direct estimates of cancer mortality due to low doses of ionizing radiation: An international study. Lancet, 15 Oct. 1994, Vol.344, No.8929, p.1039-1043. Illus. 26 ref. (In English)

An analysis was made of mortality data from studies on nearly 96,000 nuclear industry workers monitored for external radiation in Canada, the UK and the USA to assess directly the carcinogenic effects of protracted low-dose exposure to ionizing radiation. These are the most precise direct estimates so far made of carcinogenic risk following this type of exposure. Results suggest that the risk estimates obtained by extrapolation from studies of atomic bomb survivors are unlikely to be substantially in error. A commentary (p.1039) points out that these new estimates can be applied to occupational risk groups other than nuclear industry workers. (64026)

CIS 95-718 Radiation exposure of airplane personnel. (German: Strahlenexposition in Verkehrsflugzeugen) David J., Regulla D., Schraube H., Physik in unserer Zeit, July 1993, Vol.24, No.4, p.180-184. Illus. 9 ref. (In German)

Exposure to cosmic radiation was measured on flight routes on both sides of the equator. The total equivalent radiation doses for each flight were determined. For flight personnel an annual equivalent dose of about 2.5mSv was obtained, which is twice the exposure to natural radiation on the ground. However, this dose is still within the normal range of variation on the ground. The International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) recommends an average annual exposure limit of 20mSv. (64039)

CIS 95-719 Biological and human health effects of EM fields. Stather J., Radiological Protection Bulletin, Aug. 1994, No.156, p.19-24. 12 ref. (In English)

A brief review is presented of the 30th annual meeting of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements held in April 1994 in Washington DC, USA. Separate sessions of the meeting covered dosimetry and measurement, interaction mechanisms and biological effects, epidemiology, decision making and public policy. Emphasis was on analyzing the possible biological pathways by which extremely low frequency fields could affect physiological functions and promote the development of disease. (64081)

CIS 95-720 Radiation protection in Germany. Kaul A., Radiological Protection Bulletin, Sep. 1994, No.157, p.15-19. (In English)

The organization of radiation protection in Germany is reviewed, in particular the activities of the Federal Office for Radiation Protection and the departments responsible for: safety in the construction and operation of nuclear facilities; nuclear waste management; radiation hygiene (investigating the effects of ionizing and non-ionizing radiations, maintaining a register of doses to radiation workers); study of emissions from nuclear installations; assessment of occupational exposure to ionizing radiation. Other major tasks are concerned with natural sources of radiation and monitoring of environmental radioactivity. (64091)

CIS 95-721 Electric and magnetic fields at three pulp and paper mills. Barroetavena M.C., Ross R., Teschke K., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, Apr. 1994, Vol.55, No.4, p.358-363. Illus. 26 ref. (In English)

Extremely low frequency (60Hz) electric and magnetic field levels were measured at three Canadian pulp and paper mills, using area point-in-time measurements. Most electric field levels were below limit of detection of 1V/m; the highest measured field was 47V/m. Measured magnetic field strengths ranged from less than the limit of detection of 0.125mG to 706mG, with a median of 1.6mG. Magnetic field levels were higher in mills that consume more electric power, but worker exposures could not be predicted according to plant power consumption. Overall, electric and magnetic field levels in the three pulp and paper mills were similar to those experienced by the general population. However, maximum magnetic field intensities in some areas were as high as those experienced by electrical workers. (64218)

CIS 95-722 Thermoregulatory response to wearing encapsulated protective clothing during simulated work in various thermal environments. Payne W.R., Portier B., Fairweather I., Zhou S., Snow R., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, June 1994, Vol.55, No.6, p.529-536. Illus. 29 ref. (In English)

This investigation assessed the thermoregulatory impact of performing simulated tasks normally encountered during chemical accident clean-up while wearing chemical protection clothing under various representative thermal loads. Three different types of suits were compared under three different temperatures. Non significant differences were observed for both the average heart rate and sweat rate. Significant differences were found for mean skin temperature, mean body temperature, and temperature within the suit cavity. Suit type did not significantly affect rectal temperature, which also failed to exceed the American Council of Governmental Industrial Hygienists' standard of 38.0°C. (64204)

CIS 95-723 Hot-entry suits - Efficiency of three models tested in the field. (French: Scaphandres de protection contre la chaleur - Trois modèles testés in situ) Aptel M., Didry G., Moreau D., Cahiers de notes documentaires - Hygiène et sécurité du travail, 3rd Quarter 1994, No.156, Note No.1966-156-94, p.307-314. Illus. 16 ref. (In French)

The efficiency of three models of hot-entry suits was tested in a paper-mill drying shop by three subjects for a maximum duration of 30min in an enclosure with a dry air temperature of 75°C. Rectal and mean skin temperatures as well as heart rate were measured, and the subjects filled in questionnaires for each suit. While wearing hot-entry suits does not significantly modify the subjects' thermoregulation, it does cause a significant increase in heart rate, depending on the type of equipment tested and the physical condition of the wearer. None of the suits tested provided fully satisfactory heat insulation according to the test criteria; duration limits for each exposure case seem to be needed. Guidance on risk prevention when working in hot environments is proposed. Annex: self-assessment questionnaire. (64294)

CIS 95-724 Exposure to vibration of parts of the body during dental work. (German: Teilkörpervibration als Belastungsfaktor bei zahnärztlicher Tätigkeit) Reitemeier B., Kirchberg S., Zentralblatt für Arbeitsmedizin, Arbeitsschutz und Ergonomie, June 1993, Vol.43, No.6, p.187-193. Illus. 33 ref. (In German)

The changes of skin temperature and the sensory threshold of the fingers caused by the vibrations of simulated dental work were determined. Ten female dentists with 10 years of experience and a matched control group of 10 women participated in the study. The exposure to the vibrations caused an increase in skin temperature measured on the middle finger as compared to the value prior to the start of work with the vibrating tool and to the control group. The sensation threshold tested with a pallaesthesiometer was significantly higher among the dentists than among the control group. (64033)

CIS 95-725 Assessment and reduction of the noise exposure on workplaces in production facilities where CRT monitors are used. (German: Bestandsaufnahme und Minderung der Geräuschbelastung an Arbeitsplätzen mit Bildschirmgeräten in der Produktion) Rau G., Rossner K., Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 1994. ii, 193p. Illus. 22 ref., ISBN 3-89429-472-8 (In German)

Computers with CRT monitors are increasingly used for control of production facilities. An inventory of the frequency of such workplaces in Germany in 1991 and 1994 revealed that they are most common in the machinery, electrical, chemical and automobile industries. In 1994, there was a total of 383,869 workplaces with CRT monitors. Measurement of the noise exposure in 80 such workplaces yielded an average sound pressure level of 77dB(A). In 15% of the workplaces the noise exposure was found to be below the permissible levels, ranging from 55 to 85dB(A). In the remaining workplaces the permissible levels were exceeded by an average of 10dB(A). In half of the workplaces the machines were equipped with full or partial acoustic enclosures, or separations were installed to shield off the noise sources. (63976)

CIS 95-726 Objective determination of the soundproofing properties of ear protectors using an artificial head measuring system. (German: Objektiver Gehörschützer-Messplatz zur Bestimmung der Schalldämmung von Gehörschützern mit einem Kunstkopf-Messsystem) Genuit K., Blauert J., Hudde H., Richter U., Fedtke T., Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 1994. vi, 100p. Illus. 24 ref., ISBN 3-89429-439-6 (In German)

An objective measurement procedure for determining soundproofing properties of hearing protectors was developed using noise measurements in an artificial head. The method gave satisfactory results for cup-type protectors. Corrections are needed for the use of the method on plug-type protectors, and in the case of transmission through bone tissue. The method is an alternative to the subjective evaluation of the soundproofing properties of hearing protectors described in ISO Standard 4869 (CIS 82-378). (64219)

CIS 95-727 Low noise design XVI: Integrated noise reducing techniques for fans. (German: Lärmarm konstruieren XVI: Integrierte Lärmminderungsmassnahmen an Ventilatoren) Költzsch P., Neise W., Preuss U., Franke D., Walden F., Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 1994. ix, 223p. Illus. Bibl.ref., ISBN 3-89429-440-X (In German)

Study of the principles of the design of fans and of the pipes in the vicinity of the fans providing low noise emission and good performance. A number of parameters that determine the noise emission from fans were investigated by measurements in a test setup. Among the parameters to be investigated were type of fan, dimensions, geometric properties, absorption properties of the surfaces, materials etc. Comprehensive data sheets were prepared on the basis of the test results to document the design and acoustic and aerodynamic performances of the noise protection elements. (64220)

CIS 95-728 HSE investigation of leukaemia and other cancers in the children of male workers at Sellafield: Review of results published in October 1993. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1994. 4p. Price: GBP 2.75., ISBN 0-7176-0833-6 (In English)

Following criticism of procedures used for estimating radiation doses of certain individuals in the 1993 HSE report on childhood leukaemia in children of male workers at Sellafield (see CIS 94-1395), two revised results are presented: for the non-Seascale subjects, there is no indication of any association of childhood leukaemia or non-Hodgkins lymphoma with the father's pre-conception external radiation dose; for those resident in Seascale at the time of the child's birth, the weak association with 12-week pre-conception external radiation dose now becomes non-significant. The report's other main findings all remain unchanged. (64086)

CIS 95-729 Sources and effects of ionizing radiation. United Nations Publications Service, Palais des Nations, 1211 Genève 10, Switzerland, 1993. 922p. Bibl. ref., ISBN 92-1-142200-0 (In English)

Report of the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) to the General Assembly 1993. The report presents the Committee's latest evaluations of sources of ionizing radiation and the effects of exposures. Detailed scientific annexes include an evaluation of occupational radiation exposures: analysis of occupational dose distributions; exposures in the nuclear fuel cycle; defence activities; industrial and medical uses of radiation; natural sources of radiation (mining, aviation); accidents. Includes summary tables of exposure data for a number of industries and countries. (64100)

CIS 95-730 Arrangements for responding to nuclear emergencies. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury CO10 6FS, Suffolk, United Kingdom, Sep. 1994. v, 58p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Price: GBP 7.50., ISBN 0-7176-0828-X (In English)

This document describes the current arrangements for minimizing the effects on the general public of a nuclear accident in the United Kingdom. Contents: radiation exposure and protection standards; possible nuclear accidents and consequences; emergency plans to deal with the effects of an accident at a nuclear site; countermeasures to protect the public; emergency exercises; roles of government departments, national agencies and local organizations; public information; transport of radioactive material. (64245)

CIS 95-731 Pure-tone audiometry: Previous explorations and air conduction. (Spanish: Audiometría tonal liminar: exploraciones previas y vía aérea) Moliné Marco J.L., Solé Gómez M.D., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 6p. Illus. 9 ref. (In Spanish)

Contents of this information note on preliminary and air conduction explorations in pure-tone audiometry: preliminary exploration, including anamnesis, otoscopy, acumetry and various tests, such as the Rinne, Weber and Bing tests; methodology for pure-tone audiometry, in particular with respect to air conduction; assessment. (64119)

CIS 95-732 Pure-tone audiometry: Bone conduction and masking. (Spanish: Audiometría tonal liminar: vía ósea y enmascaramiento) Moliné Marco J.L., Solé Goméz M.D., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 5p. Illus. 9 ref. (In Spanish)

Contents of this information note on bone conduction and masking explorations in pure-tone audiometry: graphics and technique of bone conduction audiometry; masking effect (what it is, when and how to do it). (64120)

CIS 95-733 Thermal environment and dehydration. (Spanish: Ambiente térmico y deshidratación) Nogareda Cuixart S., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 4p. Illus. 15 ref. (In Spanish)

This information note on the thermal environment and dehydration covers water metabolism and requirements, as well as symptoms of dehydration, first aid and preventive measures. Tables are included. (64114)

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CIS 95-734 Protection from the protective roof?. (German: Schutz vor dem Schutzdach?) Henter A., Sicherheitsingenieur, Mar. 1994, Vol.25, No.3, p.42-44. Illus. (In German)

According to state labour inspection statistics on non-mining accidents for the years 1991 and 1992, 30 operators of fork-lift trucks were killed in the Federal Republic of Germany. The primary cause of the fatal accidents was overturning of the fork-lift truck and being crushed by the roof that is installed on fork-lift trucks to protect the operators from falling objects. Better training of the operators and a design of the fork-lift trucks which does not allow speeding are recommended to prevent these fatal accidents. (64010)

CIS 95-735 Protection from the impact of fork-lift trucks - Design by a dynamic approximation solution. (German: Gabelstapler-Anprallschutz - Bemessung mit einer dynamischen Näherungslösung) Feyerabend M., Bauingenieur, Jan. 1993, Vol.68, No.1, p.35-41. Illus. 10 ref. (In German)

A mathematical method is described for dimensioning structural steel barriers that are arranged around building supports in warehouses and factories. The posts against the impact of fork-lift trucks protect building supports from the impact by fork-lift trucks. The method is explained by taking a 7 ton fork-lift truck as an example. It takes into consideration the mass of the fork-lift truck, the maximum impact speed and material properties of the protective barriers. (64038)

CIS 95-736 Working on moving machinery. (German: Eingreifen in laufende Anlagen) Trottenberg H., Sicherheitsingenieur, Aug. 1993, Vol.24, No.8, p.18-23. Illus. (In German)

Statistical data are presented which reveal the high number of accidents that occur during maintenance and repair work performed while machines remain in operation. Of 1267 machine accidents in Germany in 1981, 920 (72.6%) happened on machines which were in operation. Recommended safety measures include the improvement of safety training of personnel and the installation of emergency stop devices. (64032)

CIS 95-737 Mobile wood-splitting machines. (German: Ortsbewegliche Holzhackmaschinen) Neubert U., Sicherheitsbeauftragter, Oct. 1994, Vol.29, No.10, p.14-18. Illus. (In German)

The causes of accidents connected with the collection and chaffing of branches with diameters of up to 25cm were determined. Garbage collectors were interviewed and accident records studied. Work on the mobile wood-chaffing machines was observed and the machines were examined. Following causes of accidents were identified: road traffic next to the workers, falling or ejected branches or parts of branches, being pricked by branches with thorns, stumbling, slipping and stepping on thorny branches. (63979)

CIS 95-738 Securing of load - Transport of barrels. (German: Ladungssicherung - Lass rutschen, Kumpel) Podzuweit U., Gefährliche Ladung, Sep. 1994, Vol.39, No.9, p.406-410. Illus. 5 ref. (In German)

Barrels falling off trucks were among the major causes of road accidents involving the transport of materials in Germany between 1987 and 1989. The movements of steel and polyethylene drums on a truck during braking were studied experimentally. A variety of loading surfaces, such as wood, corrugated aluminium, or anti-slip floor mats were tested. Surfaces producing a high friction caused the barrels to tip over. From the results recommendations for inclusion in the standards on securing barrels are derived. (63973)

CIS 95-739 Comparison of non-stationary measurements of the friction coefficients of floors. (German: Vergleichsuntersuchung zur instationären Reibzahlmessung auf Fussböden) Skiba R., Scheil M., Windhövel U., Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 1994. 86p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Price: DEM 21.00., ISBN 3-89429-448-5 (In German)

Five commercially available units which simulate human walking in varying ways were used to determine the friction coefficients of steel, polyvinyl chloride, and tiled floors. Nitrile rubber, polyurethane and leather were used to simulate the shoe soles. Glycerine, motor oil, water or air was applied between floor and shoe sole. The 'British Portable Tester' yielded the most accurate results. The 'Floor Slide Control 2000' unit was the easiest to use. Recommendations for improving accuracy are presented. Summary in English, German and French. (64290)

CIS 95-740 A contribution to the optimization of safety harnesses in order to increase acceptance. (German: Ein Beitrag zur Optimierung von Sicherheitsgeschirren im Hinblick auf die Erhöhung der Trageakzeptanz) Mogaddam-Balzer D.A., Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 1994. ii, 189p. Illus. 41 ref., ISBN 3-89429-532-5 (In German)

Thesis. Of all fatal accidents that occur during work in Germany 35% are due to falls from height. Construction workers such as roofers and bricklayers and pole-top workers are among those at risk. Criteria for the evaluation of harnesses were derived. These criteria as well as those given by the European standard 364 were used to assess the efficiency of several harnesses on the market. Improvements in the design of harnesses were derived from the tests which revealed that the harnesses did not in every case prevent severe injuries and fatalities. In addition, they were found to be difficult to handle by employees and uncomfortable to wear. Ergonomic aspects were included in the recommended design modifications. (63977)

CIS 95-741 Angular grinders. (Spanish: Amoladoras angulares) Tosal Suárez J.M., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 4p. Illus. 3 ref. (In Spanish)

This information note on angular grinders describes the characteristics of angular grinding machines: specific hazards, including mechanical and physical ones; preventive measures; personal protective equipment. (64116)

CIS 95-742 Guidance notes for electrical interlocking for safety in industrial processes. Occupational Safety and Health Service, Department of Labour, PO Box 3705, Wellington, New Zealand, Sep. 1994. 58p. Illus. 23 ref., ISBN 0-477-03556-6 (In English)

This guide provides advice to owners and designers on machine control by means of electrical interlocking electric systems. Contents: use of switches; types of switches and applications; trapped key interlock; braking electric motors; programmable electronic systems; interlocking appropriate to the hazard. Glossary. (64175)

CIS 95-743 Trenches: Prevention of earth collapse. (Spanish: Zanjas: prevención del desprendimiento de tierras) González Borrego A.L., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 8p. Illus. 5 ref. (In Spanish)

This information note on the prevention of earth collapse in trenches covers general preventive measures and different procedures for trench shoring. Graphics and tables are included. (64113)

CIS 95-744 National standard for plant. National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (Worksafe Australia), Australian Government Publishing Service, GPO Box 84, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia, July 1994. vii, 54p., ISBN 0-644-35079-2 (In English)

Internet:
http://www.ascc.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/D505903D-BB66-455F-8E80-4E5F0AD6A6AE/0/Plant…
   …Standard_NOHSC1010.pdf

The provisions of this national standard apply to the design, manufacture, supply and use of plant in the workplace. Performance requirements are also specified with respect to the testing, installing, commissioning, repair, alteration, dismantling, storage and disposal of plant. Contents: duties of designers, manufacturers, suppliers, installers and others; hazard identification, assessment and control of risk; registration of plant design and items of plant. (64265)

CIS 95-745 A guide to safety in tree felling and crosscutting. Occupational Safety and Health Service, Department of Labour, PO Box 3705, Wellington, New Zealand, rev. ed., Sep. 1994. 55p. Illus., ISBN 0-477-03547-7 (In English)

This booklet provides guidance on safety in tree felling and crosscutting for non-professional forestry workers who are inexperienced in this work. The first section covers preparation for felling, correct tree felling and crosscutting methods and tips on overcoming simple problems. The second section provides guidance on work that should be undertaken by experienced people only. Replaces earlier edition (see CIS 88-893). (64171)

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CIS 95-746 Workplace infections with HIV virus in France as of 31 December 1993. (French: Infections professionnelles par le VIH en France - Le point au 31 décembre 1993) Lot F., Abiteboul D., Documents pour le médecin du travail, 3rd Quarter 1994, No.59, p.289-293. 15 ref. (In French)

Since 1984, 65 cases of proven seroconversion (117 presumed contaminations) following occupational exposure have been reported by health care professionals in industrialized countries. In the USA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have recognized 39 cases of seroconversion among health care personnel following occupational exposure; in Europe (outside France), 14 cases have been reported; in France 8 proven seroconversions (and 20 presumed contaminations) have been reported. In prospective studies, the assessed risk reaches an average of 0.37% (0.21%-0.54% ) following percutaneous exposure. In these cohort studies, only one case of seroconversion has been reported following splashes on wounded skin or mucosa (average risk 0.01%-0.25%). Other workers outside the medical or paramedical profession could be occupationally exposed to HIV. (64300)

CIS 95-747 Modeling respirator penetration values with the Beta distribution: An application to occupational tuberculosis transmission. Nicas M., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, June 1994, Vol.55, No.6, p.515-524. Illus. 31 ref. (In English)

Even workers wearing respirators may be infected following inhalation of respirable particles, termed droplet nuclei, that carry viable mycobacterium tuberculosis bacilli. Based on the expected number of infectious doses inhaled, the Poisson probability model is used traditionally to predict an individual's risk of infection. This article synthesizes the beta distribution, as applied to average penetration values among a respirator-wearing population, and the Poisson distribution, as applied to an individual's infection risk, to describe the population risk of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. (64202)

CIS 95-748 Some aspects of occupational risk linked to inhalation of endotoxins. (French: Quelques aspects du risque professionnel lié à l'inhalation d'endotoxines) Deschamps S., Momas I., Festy B., Archives des maladies professionnelles et de médecine du travail, 1994, Vol.55, No.5, p.327-333. 40 ref. (In French)

Endotoxins are complex components of the cell wall of Gram negative bacteria, the lipopolysaccharidic structure of which is now well known. Their inhalation induces acute respiratory symptoms and alteration of the respiratory function and also general symptoms. This paper reviews the effects of endotoxins inhalation and the recent studies carried out in many working environments. They are involved in air-conditioning and humidifier diseases and byssinosis; but they also affect farmers and workers of wastewater treatment plants, of household refuse composting treatment plants and of the poultry processing industry. Endotoxins are probably not the sole cause of the described troubles. The respective roles of endotoxins and other toxic substances such as tannins, gossypol or peptidoglycans deserve a better evaluation. (63997)

CIS 95-749 Storage mites and their role in the onset of asthma and oculorhinitis among cattle farmers in North-East Italy. Patussi V., Mazzucato S., Lorusso A., Collareta A., Chermaz E., Buttazzi P., Fiorito A., Medicina del lavoro, Sep.-Oct. 1994, Vol.85, No.5, p.402-411. Illus. 27 ref. (In English)

Epidemiological study of 149 cattle farmers and 148 controls. A significantly larger degree of sensitization to storage mites was found among the cattle farmers than among the controls, well correlated with the mite species identified in the barns in which the farmers worked. However, there was also frequent co-sensitization to the mite Dermatophagoides, a mite normally found in mattresses (and not in barns). (64018)

CIS 95-750 Universal precautions and prevention of occupational transmission of HIV infection. (French: Mesures universelles et prévention de la transmission professionnelle du VIH) Lert F., Marne M.J., Sampil M., Morcet J.F., Archives des maladies professionnelles et de médecine du travail, 1994, Vol.55, No.2, p.93-101. 20 ref. (In French)

Practices of health care workers regarding HIV transmission were studied in 1991 in 14 French hospitals with various levels of HIV infection in the general population. 1,399 subjects answered a self-administered questionnaire: 234 physicians, 581 nurses, 584 orderlies; 338 were working in AIDS units, 447 in emergency units, 384 in surgical department (excluding the operating theatre), 230 in medium-term care. Only 57.5% of non medical staff had received training concerning AIDS prevention at work. Compliance with universal precautions remained poor: only 28% of nurses reported that they never recapped needles (44% in AIDS units). Gloves, eye protection and gowns were worn more often in AIDS units than in other services, where compliance is very low. This poor compliance with prevention guidelines is related to the reluctance of hospital staff to consider every patient as potentially infected. The implications of the findings are discussed considering the different components of blood exposure during nursing and surgical procedures. (63991)

CIS 95-751 Hepatitis C virus six years on. van der Poel C.L., Cuypers H.T., Reesink H.W., Lancet, 26 Nov. 1994, Vol.344, No.8935, p.1475-1479. Illus. 35 ref. (In English)

Data on the hepatitis C virus (HCV) are reviewed. Characterization of the virus is discussed along with diagnosis, epidemiology, transmission, prevention, natural course and clinical manifestations and therapy. Occupational risk factors include needle-stick accidents among health care workers. Intervention with anti-HCV passive immunization is not available and there are no data about the feasibility of early treatment with interferon in such cases; other vaccination studies are underway. (64243)

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CIS 95-752 Study of subjective acceptance of loads for manual handling. (German: Untersuchungen zur subjektiven Akzeptanz von Lastenhandhabungen) Krause C., Münzberger E., Schultz K., Zeitschrift für Arbeitswissenschaft, Sep. 1994, Vol.48, No.3, p.182-185. Illus. 17 ref. (In German)

The acceptable weights for lifting and combined lifting and carrying were determined in experiments with 32 male students. The students were asked to find the maximum weights that were acceptable for 8 hours of lifting loads to levels of 17.5, 95.0 and 150.0cm and of lifting loads on these levels over a barrier of 10cm and carrying them to a distance of 20cm sideways from the barrier. The students selected significantly heavier weights for lifting of loads than for combined lifting and carrying. (63970)

CIS 95-753 Occupation and the prevalence of back pain among employees in health care. Moens G.F., Dohogne T.H., Jacques P.J., Archives of Public Health, 1994, Vol.52, No.5-6, p.189-201. 17 ref. (In English)

A questionnaire survey was carried out among 7958 employees in nine health care institutions (response rate 88%). 64% of employees had experienced back pain during the previous 12 months, 20% had pain at the time of the study and 16% had interrupted their work because of back pain. Paramedics and administrative personnel reported the lowest prevalence of back pain, while psychogeriatric nurses and district home nurses reported the highest. The mean sick leave for back pain was 35 days (median 14 days). The relevance and limitations of the findings are discussed. (64056)

CIS 95-754 Ergonomics aspects of crop production in tropical developing countries - A literature review. Rogan A., O'Neill D., Applied Ergonomics, Dec. 1993, Vol.24, No.6, p.371-386. 66 ref. (In English)

A literature review was carried out to determine the extent to which ergonomics factors limit manual crop production operations in developing countries. Most of the literature reviewed reported studies of land preparation and weeding tasks. The potential practical application of much of the material reviewed was limited. However, there was evidence that the application of ergonomics principles has the potential to relieve at least some of the drudgery associated with agricultural tasks carried out by resource-poor farmers in the tropics. Recommendations for future research are made. (64068)

CIS 95-755 The Buchenbühl planting method. (German: Das Buchenbühler Schrägpflanzverfahren) Kutscher S., A F Z - Allgemeine Forst Zeitschrift, Sep. 1991, Vol.46, No.19, p.956-960. Illus. 5 ref. (In German)

Pulse rate, muscle activity in the arms and shoulders, energy expenditure and work posture of forestry workers planting trees were studied. Two methods were employed for planting: the conventional method and a new method coming from the USA, which uses a specially designed hoe. Productivity was higher by 50 to 70% and posture strain was lower with the new method than with the conventional method. The planting method is suitable for deciduous trees. (63981)

CIS 95-756 Ergonomics and construction: A review of potential hazards in new construction. Schneider S., Susi P., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, July 1994, Vol.55, No.7, p.635-649. Illus. 75 ref. (In English)

This article reviews potential ergonomic hazards in new construction work, summarizing findings from published literature and from an investigation of health hazards on a new construction site in the USA. The review is structured to follow the sequence of events in the construction process. Ergonomic solutions are included where they have been developed. In annex: ergonomic risk factors identified for musculoskeletal injuries in new construction; solutions to ergonomic problems in new construction. (64225)

CIS 95-757 Evaluation of the seating of Qantas flight deck crew. Lusted M., Healey S., Mandryk J.A., Applied Ergonomics, Oct. 1994, Vol.25, No.5, p.275-282. Illus. 13 ref. (In English)

A questionnaire survey was carried out to evaluate a new pilot seat. Pilots were requested to complete a seat feature checklist and a body chart discomfort rating scale. Results indicated that the main problems included insufficient adjustment range of the lumbar support area and the thigh supports, and infrequent replacement of the seat cushion; the main areas of discomfort were the buttocks and low back. Recommendations for design improvements and training in use and maintenance of the seat are presented. The method may be used for seating assessment in a range of occupations. (64093)

CIS 95-758 Cognitive-behavioral management of motion sickness. Dobie T.G., May J.G., Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine, Oct. 1994, Vol.65, No.10, Section II, p.C1-C20. Illus. 56 ref. (In English)

This monograph describes a cognitive-behavioural technique developed to teach individuals who are prone to motion sickness how to cope with motion environments. The technique focuses on the psychological aspects of stress management. Topics covered: overview of motion sickness (symptoms, aetiology, incidence); prevention and treatment therapies; historical background to the cognitive-behavioural approach; review of supporting experimental work; cognitive-behavioural training; comparison of the technique with current military desensitization programmes. (64180)

CIS 95-759 An ergonomics evaluation of cashier work activities at checker-unload workstations. Grant K.A., Habes D.J., Baron S.L., Applied Ergonomics, Oct. 1994, Vol.25, No.5, p.310-318. Illus. 22 ref. (In English)

Work activities of grocery cashiers at checker-unload workstations were recorded on videotape and compared with those of cashiers using a front-facing, customer-unload workstation. Results indicated that postures and movements associated with removing items from the customer's cart at checker-unload workstations placed additional stresses on the cashier: an increased frequency of long reaches, awkward shoulder postures and lifts was observed. These stresses can be mitigated by eliminating checker-unload operations, providing checkouts with conveyor belts and by alternative work practices. (64094)

CIS 95-760 Slipperiness of the shoe-floor interface - Comparison of objective and subjective assessments. Grönqvist R., Hirvonen M., Tuusa A., Applied Ergonomics, Aug. 1993, Vol.24, No.4, p.258-262. Illus. 10 ref. (In English)

Four shoe types were tested by subjects walking on a smooth stainless floor contaminated with viscous glycerol. The friction utilization ratio was measured with a force platform and the sliding distance was measured and videotaped. A subjective assessment of the slipperiness of the footwear was obtained and objective friction measurements were performed with a laboratory apparatus. The friction utilization ratios obtained during the walking trials were a poor indicator for anti-slip assessments. The apparatus-based kinetic friction values, however, showed a significant correlation with subjective evaluation and sliding distances. (64062)

CIS 95-761 A comparative study of two shovel designs. Degani A., Asfour S.S., Waly S.M., Koshy J.G., Applied Ergonomics, Oct. 1993, Vol.24, No.5, p.306-312. Illus. 16 ref. (In English)

A modified shovel design with two perpendicular shafts was compared with a regular shovel. The modified shovel was tested and evaluated in a controlled laboratory experiment using electromyography (EMG) and in a field study using perceived ratings of exertion. There was a significant reduction in EMG values of the lumbar paraspinal muscles and a consistent reduction in perceived exertion ratings while the modified shovel was being used. Results indicate that the modified shovel design can aid in reducing musculoskeletal stress. (64064)

CIS 95-762 Design and sizing of ergonomic handles for hand tools. Lewis W.G., Narayan C.V., Applied Ergonomics, Oct. 1993, Vol.24, No.5, p.351-356. Illus. 31 ref. (In English)

Handles for two commonly used hand tools, the chisel and off-set pliers, were designed using ergonomic principles. Analysis of anthropometric data indicated that three sizes of handle could be made to satisfy male and female populations. The stresses developed during use of the tools were analyzed to verify the validity of the design. Ergonomic evaluation using electromyography indicated that the use of such handles reduces the stresses on the palm of the hand and leads to increased work efficiency and user comfort. (64067)

CIS 95-763 Modernization of a laundry processing plant - Is it really an improvement?. Wands S.E., Yassi A., Applied Ergonomics, Dec. 1993, Vol.24, No.6. p.387-396. Illus. 9 ref. (In English)

An ergonomics assessment was conducted in a modern, automated hospital-based laundry to investigate workers' complaints of musculoskeletal aches and pains and general fatigue. Numerous job stressors were identified including prolonged standing, excessive manual handling of transport units, non-adjustability of workstations, work pacing, awkward postures, lack of job rotation and excessive repetition of tasks. Problem areas within the laundry were identified and ergonomic solutions recommended. Other safety and health issues including noise and biological hazards are also discussed. (64069)

CIS 95-764 Direct measurements and systematic observations of physical workload among medical secretaries, furniture removers and male and female reference populations. Karlqvist L., Winkel J., Wiktorin C., Applied Ergonomics, Oct. 1994, Vol.25, No.5, p.319-326. Illus. 23 ref. (In English)

Ergonomic recordings and observations were made throughout a working day on 12 male furniture removers, 13 female medical secretaries, and a random sample of the Swedish working population. A job exposure profile was obtained by weighting together exposure data obtained by observation of tasks occurring during a normal working week. Results are discussed in terms of duration of tasks, physical exposures within tasks and within jobs, heart rate, walking distance, postures and trunk flexion. The study demonstrates the importance of combined analysis of data in exposure assessment; exposure data for task and job should be clearly distinguished. (64095)

CIS 95-765 Increased injuries on night shift. Smith L., Folkard S., Poole C.J.M., Lancet, 22 Oct. 1994, Vol.344, No.8930, p.1137-1139. Illus. 13 ref. (In English)

An analysis was made of all 4645 injury incidents reported for a year on a rotating three-shift system in a large engineering company where the accident risk appeared to be constant. The relative risk of sustaining an injury was 1.23 higher on the night shift than on the morning shift, which showed the lowest incidence. For self-paced work, the relative risk of more serious injury on the night shift compared with the morning shift was 1.82. An editorial (p.1099) briefly comments on the findings of other studies of the excess risk of accidents and injuries among night workers. (64096)

CIS 95-766 A model of ergonomics intervention in industry - Case study in Japan. Chavalitsakulchai P., Ohkubo T., Shahnavaz H., Journal of Human Ergology, June 1994, Vol.23, No.1, p.7-26. Illus. 14 ref. (In English)

Psycho-social problems of female workers in four different workplaces in Japan were investigated by means of questionnaire survey and simple clinical tests. Results indicated that workers suffered from musculoskeletal disorders and stress. An investigation of the attitudes of workers, management and government representatives towards ergonomics intervention practices indicated a general desire for cooperation and participation. A practical programme for ergonomics intervention is suggested, to be based on: cooperation between management, workers and government officers; worker participation; appropriate training in ergonomics education and awareness; management support. (64164)

CIS 95-767 Rampway safety: Foot forces as a function of rampway angle. McVay E.J., Redfern M.S., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, July 1994, Vol.55, No.7, p.626-634. Illus. 24 ref. (In English)

This study determined the effect of rampway angles on forces at the shoe/floor interface. Shear forces and forces normal to the surface were collected. These data then were used to estimate the required coefficient of friction (RCOF). Regression analysis showed a significant linear relationship between peak RCOF and rampway angle. Peak RCOF ranged from 0.15 for a flat surface to over 0.6 for a 20° incline and was consistently higher for walking upwards. Foot force analysis showed that for downward walking, shear forces increased on initial contact and remained elevated through longer portions of the step as the ramp angle increased. (64224)

CIS 95-768 Office chairs and subjective judgement: Problems of comfort assessment and compliance testing of work equipment by user judgement. (German: Der Büroarbeitsstuhl im subjektiven Urteil: Zu Fragen der Komfortbeurteilung und Konformitätsprüfung von Arbeitsmitteln anhand von Nutzer-Urteilen) Müller G. F., Nachreiner F., Zeitschrift für Arbeitswissenschaft, June 1994, Vol.48, No.2, p.113-118. Illus. 16 ref. (In German)

The comfort of various ergonomically designed office chairs was assessed by 12 female volunteers who were regular users of office chairs and by an age-matched control group of 12 students. A rating scale was used to evaluate 14 design features. The experienced group was capable of a more differentiated assessment and expressed appreciation of an ergonomic design by a more positive judgement than the inexperienced group. (64256)

CIS 95-769 Assessment of time constraints - A three-component method: Repetitiveness, work autonomy, and productivity. (French: Pour l'évaluation des contraintes de temps, une méthode à trois composantes: répétitivité, autonomie et rendement) Vandevyver B., Cahiers de notes documentaires - Hygiène et sécurité du travail, 3rd Quarter 1994, No.156, Note No.1968-156-94, p.329-344. Illus. 32 ref. (In French)

The three components proposed for assessing time constraints - repetitiveness, work autonomy and productivity - alone or in combination, may explain and help quantify most of the problems related to time pressure on operators and in firms. Existing approaches are analyzed, the three components are defined, their calculation is explained, and their selection is validated by applying them to five real cases in five different firms. (64296)

CIS 95-770 Sleep and hours of work - Survey conducted in the framework of an industrial physician's work plan. (French: Sommeil et horaires de travail - Enquête réalisée dans le cadre du plan d'activité du médecin du travail) Documents pour le médecin du travail, 3rd Quarter 1994, No.59, p.281-288. Illus. 16 ref. (In French)

Study conducted by 16 industrial physicians on the prevalence of sleep disturbances among the 25,000 workers of the national commodity/food market at Rungis, France. Occupations vary greatly from wholesale trade, transport, restaurants, self service food stores, retail stores, warehouse work to construction, tertiary sector (banking, insurance, computer work, etc.). Work patterns also vary greatly, as do hours of work (day-work, night-work, shift work (2 X 8, 3 X 8) as well as irregular shifts). The prevalence of sleep disturbances is high whether it relates to sleep quantity or quality, and is related to other disorders such as overweight, stress, high blood pressure, alcoholism, pathopsychologic disturbances and disruptions in family and social life. (64299)

CIS 95-771 Effect of mailbag design on musculoskeletal fatigue and metabolic load. Bloswick D.S., Gerber A., Sebesta D., Johnson S., Mecham W., Human Factors, June 1994, Vol.36, No.2, p.210-218. Illus. 13 ref. (In English)

Based on the results of a pilot study, two types of mailbag were developed as alternatives to the conventional US postal mailbag, which hangs over one shoulder. Both included waist supports and one split the load into two parts. Tests indicated that use of the alternative mailbags resulted in no significant change in metabolic load compared with the conventional mailbag, but did result in significantly less lateral trunk muscle fatigue. It is proposed that this reduction in fatigue would result in reduced musculoskeletal stress and reduced potential for back injury. (64021)

CIS 95-772 Driver fatigue. Brown I.D., Human Factors, June 1994, Vol.36, No.2, p.298-314. 65 ref. (In English)

Evidence for the effects of certain factors on fatigue, performance decrement and accident risk is reviewed with particular reference to road safety and the professional driver. Such factors include: length of continuous work spells and daily duty periods; time available for rest and continuous sleep; arrangement of duty, rest and sleep periods within each 24 hour cycle. The study shows that fatigue is insufficiently recognized and reported as a cause of road accidents and that its effects stem largely from prolonged and irregular working hours rather than from time spent at the wheel. (64022)

CIS 95-773 Fatal accidents among car and truck drivers: Effects of fatigue, age, and alcohol consumption. Summala H., Mikkola T., Human Factors, June 1994, Vol.36, No.2, p.315-326. 51 ref. (In English)

A study was made of fatal road accidents in Finland. When excluding alcohol-related cases, trailer-truck drivers who either fell asleep or were tired to a degree that contributed to the accident were younger than those involved in the other fatal accidents. For car drivers, the proportion of fatigue-related cases was approximately constant in each age group, but increases were seen for young drivers (18-20 years old) between midnight and 6:00am and in older drivers (56 and older) during the late afternoon hours. Fatigue and alcohol appeared to be less of a problem for truck drivers than for car drivers. (64023)

CIS 95-774 Psychophysical modelling of lifting capacity of Chinese males using strength variables. Wu S.P., Hsu S.H., Applied Ergonomics, Aug. 1993, Vol.24, No.4, p.251-257. Illus. 21 ref. (In English)

Twelve young male Chinese subjects determined their maximum acceptable weight of lift (MAWL) by performing a variety of lifting tasks. Strength variables for each subject were determined from anthropometric measurements and strength/stamina tests and were used as predictors in the development of prediction models. While both dynamic and static models were able to predict the MAWL with reasonable accuracy, use of the dynamic model gave superior results. The models may be useful in reducing manual handling hazards and as a basis for pre-employment screening. (64061)

CIS 95-775 A pilot survey of the traditional use of the patuka round the waist for the prevention of back pain in Nepal. Shah R.K., Applied Ergonomics, Oct. 1993, Vol.24, No.5, p.337-344. Illus. 20 ref. (In English)

A questionnaire survey of 55 persons from the traditional patuka-wearing population in central Nepal was conducted to determine the significance of the use of the patuka (a piece of cloth about 5m long wound around the waist) in relation to the prevention of back pain. Clinical examinations were carried out on ten of these subjects. Results support the hypothesis that a patuka functions as a spinal support and hence prevents back pain in these workers. However, further studies are required to reliably establish its role in clinical or ergonomic application. (64066)

CIS 95-776 The influence of long-term visual near-work on accommodation and vergence - A field study. Watten R.G., Lie I., Birketvedt O., Journal of Human Ergology, June 1994, Vol.23, No.1, p.27-39. 49 ref. (In English)

A study of the influence of sustained, visual near-work on a set of oculomotor functions (ZCSV, Zone of Clear Vision) was carried out in a group of young, female accountants engaged in full-time work using a video display terminal. PRA (Positive Relative Accommodation), NRA (Negative Relative Accommodation), PRC (Positive Relative Convergence) and NRC (Negative Relative Convergence) were measured before work and at the end of the working day. There were significant reductions in the four ZCSV components over the working day; vergence reductions accounted for over 60% of the changes. (64165)

CIS 95-777 Anthropometric evaluation of agricultural laborers in selected parts of Thailand. Mamansari D.U., Salokhe V.M., Intaranont K., Journal of Human Ergology, June 1994, Vol.23, No.1, p.59-72. 22 ref. (In English)

Forty-four physical dimensions of 50 men and 50 women agricultural labourers in Thailand were measured. The average body dimensions, standard deviation and 5th, 10th, 50th, 90th and 95th percentiles were determined. Differences in the dimensions within different age groups are discussed and the data are compared with those from some Asian and Western countries. The data may be used in the design of agricultural machinery and equipment for Asian countries. (64166)

CIS 95-778 Anthropometrical data of middle-aged Japanese women for industrial design applications. Ashizawa K., Okada A., Kouchi M., Horino S., Kikuchi Y., Journal of Human Ergology, June 1994, Vol.23, No.1, p.73-80. Illus. 3 ref. (In English)

Anthropometric measurement were made on 62 women workers aged 36-56 years in an audio manufacturing company in Japan. The mean and standard deviations of 79 measurements are presented. The data should be useful in the design of working spaces and tools for women. (64167)

CIS 95-779 Repetitive lifting and spinal shrinkage, effects of age and lifting technique. van Dieën J.H., Creemers M., Draisma I., Toussaint H.M., Kingma I., Clinical Biomechanics, Nov. 1994, Vol.9, No.6, p.367-374. Illus. 35 ref. (In English)

Measurements of spinal shrinkage and calculations of lumbar moments (load on the low back) were used to compare the consequences of using the leg-lifting technique and the back-lifting technique in two groups of subjects of around 20 and 40 years of age. No clear differences in net moments were revealed for the two techniques; peak moments appeared to be marginally higher in the leg-lift. For both techniques, spinal shrinkage was more pronounced in the older subjects. The common advice of using a leg-lift rather than a back-lift was not supported by this study. Considerable interindividual variation was observed. (64178)

CIS 95-780 Pulmonary function in healthy Chinese, Malay and Indian adults in Singapore. Chia S.E., Wang Y.T., Chan O.Y., Poh S.C., Annals of the Academy of Medicine - Singapore, Nov. 1993, Vol.22, No.6, p.878-884. 23 ref. (In English)

Forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV₁), peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR), effective alveolar volume (VA), carbon monoxide transfer factor (DLCO) and transfer coefficient (KCO) were determined in 452 healthy Singaporean adults (277 males and 175 females) aged 20-70 years; the ratio of Chinese, Malay and Indian subjects was 5:2:3 in both sexes. Results are tabulated and discussed. The study revealed significant ethnic differences for most of the pulmonary functions and highlights the importance of using separate predictive values for different ethnic groups. (64239)

CIS 95-781 Development of an expert system for the ergonomic evaluation and design of manual load handling tasks: ErgonEXPERT. (German: Entwicklung eines Expertensystems zur ergonomischen Analyse und Gestaltung von Tätigkeiten des manuellen Lastentransports: ErgonEXPERT) Laurig W., Hecktor K., Jäger M., Verlag Dr. Otto Schmidt KG, Postfach 51 10 26, 50946 Köln, Germany, 1994. Vol.36, viii, 158p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Price: DEM 54.00., ISBN 3-504-65643-3 (In German)

The expert system described contains all valid regulations in Germany on manual load handling. In addition it comprises a number of methods for determining the forces acting on the spinal column and muscles during load handling and for determining the maximum acceptable weight limits for selected load handling tasks and groups of persons. The example of manual lifting of a load weighing 20kg by a 35 year old woman is used to explain the expert system. It can be installed on personal computers. (63990)

CIS 95-782 Scheme for the ergonomic improvement of workplaces of goldsmiths and jewellery manufacturers. (German: Konzeption zur Verbesserung der Ergonomie bei Goldschmiede- und Schmuckarbeitsplätzen) Mall G., Reinhardt A., Rohmert W., Schwarz J., Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 1994. vi, 117p. Illus. Bibl.ref., ISBN 3-89429-480-9 (In German)

Jewellery manufacturing workplaces in Germany were ergonomically evaluated by experts and through questionnaire surveys of the employees. An inventory of requirements for the ergonomic design of workplaces was developed. It included improvements in the design of the working surfaces, arm support, seat and artificial lighting as well as of the work organization and sitting posture. A physiotherapeutic training programme was initiated to improve work posture. The economic advantages of health improvement and the close relationship between total quality management and health improvement were used to promote acceptance of ergonomically designed workplaces in the industry. (63975)

CIS 95-783 Work postures. (German: Arbeitsbedingte Körperhaltungen) Steinberg U., Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsmedizin, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 1994. 154p. Illus. 743 ref. Prix: DEM 28.00., ISBN 3-89429-467-1 (In German)

Literature survey covering descriptions of the methods of analysis and evaluation of work postures. They include questionnaire surveys, observations, video recordings, photography, computer analyses and anthropometric and intracorporal methods such as ultrasonic and X-ray techniques. (63984)

CIS 95-784 National code of practice for the prevention of occupational overuse syndrome. National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (Worksafe Australia), Australian Government Publishing Service, GPO Box 84, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia, June 1994. viii, 44p. 7 ref., ISBN 0-644-33451-7 (In English)

Internet:
http://www.ascc.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/A7C1F830-9975-436A-8BE2-5E4FEDAA3312/0/OOS_C…
   …OP_NOHSC2013_1994.pdf

This code of practice replaces the National Code of Practice for the Prevention and Management of Occupational Overuse Syndrome [NOHSC:2001(1990)] (see CIS 93-696). It provides practical guidance on the identification, assessment and control of risks arising from tasks involving repetitive or forceful movement and/or maintenance of constrained or awkward postures. Control options include job design, modification of workplace layout and equipment, and training. The code should be used in conjunction with the assessment and control strategies addressed in the National Code of Practice for Manual Handling [NOHSC:2005(1991)] (see CIS 91-2055). (64267)

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CIS 95-785 Pilot-related factors in aircraft crashes: A review of epidemiologic studies. Li G., Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine, Oct. 1994, Vol.65, No.10, Section I, p.944-952. Illus. 76 ref. (In English)

Epidemiologic studies of pilot-related factors in aircraft crashes are reviewed with regard to study design and methods, major findings and data and methodological issues. In numerous studies, much attention has been paid to pilots' medical condition, age, flight experience and alcohol use. Most studies were based on crash analysis using case reports and case series studies; planned case-control and cohort studies are extremely rare. More epidemiologic studies using state-of-the-art methodology are needed to identify pilot-related risk factors of aircraft crashes and to develop and assess safety policies and other intervention programmes. (64179)

CIS 95-786 Heavy drinking and the risk of occupational injury. Dawson D.A., Accident Analysis and Prevention, Oct. 1994, Vol.26, No.5, p.655-665. 28 ref. (In English)

Data from the 1988 US National Health Interview Survey were analyzed for a sample of 29,192 adults who were employed at some time during the previous year. After adjusting for the effects of age, sex, education, occupation and strenuous job activity, the odds ratio of occupational injury increased with frequency of heavy drinking. Odds ratios were slightly decreased by the inclusion of smoking as a control variable. Odds ratios were also slightly lower when the analysis was restricted to current drinkers, suggesting that the risk of work injury was increased by light or moderate as well as heavy drinking. (64077)

CIS 95-787 Effect of location and procedural explicitness on user processing of and compliance with product warnings. Frantz J.P., Human Factors, Sep. 1994, Vol.36, No.3, p.532-546. Illus. 17 ref. (In English)

Eighty subjects used a water-repellent sealer with one of four labels in an experiment to determine the effect of precaution location and procedural explicitness on compliance with product warnings. The inclusion of precautions in the directions for use, which is contrary to current/recommended practice, substantially increased label effectiveness, as did increasing precaution explicitness. Compared with the current label, procedurally explicit precautions included in the directions increased reading rates from 4% to 78% and compliance rates from 10% to 65%. This research is not supportive of labelling guidelines and regulations calling for precautions to be separated from usage information. (64162)

CIS 95-788 Influence of warning label signal words on perceived hazard level. Wogalter M.S., Jarrard S.W., Simpson S.N., Human Factors, Sep. 1994, Vol.36, No.3, p.547-556. Illus. 22 ref. (In English)

In an experiment to investigate the influence of warning labels on the perceived hazard of consumer products, subjects were asked to rate product labels according to how hazardous they perceived the products to be. Results showed that the presence of a signal word (NOTE, CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER or LETHAL) increased perceived product hazard compared with its absence. Significant differences were noted between extreme terms (eg NOTE and DANGER) but not between terms usually recommended in warning design guidelines (eg CAUTION and WARNING). The signal icon showed no significant effects on hazard perception. Implications of the results are discussed. (64163)

CIS 95-789 Violence in the workplace - Victim's rights. Lilley B., Australian Safety News, July 1994, Vol.65, No.6, p.52-53. (In English)

The issue of violence in the workplace is discussed with reference to the legal implications for the employer and the rights of the victim in Australia. Cases of assault and battery are dealt with in common law: the victim is able to sue his employer for being liable for the acts of the aggressor; if the aggressor is without sufficient means to meet the costs of an award, the victim will be able to claim damages from his employer. Cases of sexual harassment are covered by provisions in place under different State Acts. The main forms of settlement are monetary awards. (64170)

CIS 95-790 The medical review officer's guide to drug testing. Swotinsky R.B., ed., Van Nostrand Reinhold, 115 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003, USA, 1992. xxiii, 246p. Bibl.ref. Index. Available from: International Thomson Publishing Services Ltd., Cheriton House, North Way, Andover, Hampshire SP10 5BE, United Kingdom. Price: GBP 39.50., ISBN 0-442-00892-9 (In English)

This guide describes the practical, legal and administrative aspects of workplace drug testing. Contents: prevalence of drug abuse in the workplace and industry responses; legislation; history of workplace drug testing; evaluating the need for a drug testing programme; basic elements of a drug testing policy and evaluation of drug testing programmes; drug testing collection procedures; forensic laboratory drug testing; the function of the Medical Review Officer; risk management; employees' assistance programmes; monitoring laboratory performance; case studies. Glossary. (64025)

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