CIS 98-1551 Law No.I-266 on labour protection [Lithuania]. NATLEX database: http://natlex.ilo.org/txt/E93LTU01.HTM. Photocopy, 16p., on file at CIS. (In English)

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Topics: child labour; dangerous work; economic aspects; harmful substances; labour inspection; law; Lithuania; notification of accidents and diseases; occupational safety and health; periodic medical examinations; personal protective equipment; plant health services; qualifications; responsibilities of employees; responsibilities of employers; right of refusal; safety and health committees; safety and health training; welfare facilities; women; workmen's compensation; workplaces. (71911)

CIS 98-1552 General law No.26842 of 1997 on health [Peru]. (Spanish: Ley General de Salud [Perú]) El Peruano, 20 July 1997, Year XV, No.6232, p.151245-151252. (In Spanish)

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Topics: chemical products; harmful substances; law; machinery; Peru; plant health organization; workplaces. (71916)

CIS 98-1553 Act No.213 of 1993 establishing a Labour Code [Paraguay]. (Spanish: Ley núm. 213, que establece el Código del Trabajo [Paraguay]) Documentos de derecho social, 1994/2, p.40-103. (In Spanish)

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Topics: children; conditions of work; information of personnel; inspection; law; machinery guarding regulations; medical supervision; notification of accidents and diseases; occupational safety; paraguay; personal protective equipment; responsibilities of employees; responsibilities of employers; safety and health organization; safety and health training; welfare facilities; women; young persons. (71920)

CIS 98-1554 Factories Act, 1973 [Botswana]. Photocopy, 50p. On file at CIS. (In English)

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Topics: Botswana; construction sites; cranes; explosion hazards; fire prevention; first-aid organization; flammable substances; labour inspection; law; lifting equipment; machinery guarding regulations; machinery; manufacturing industries; mining industry; notification of accidents and diseases; occupational safety and health; penalties; plant railways; steam boilers; ventilation; vocational training. (71945)

CIS 98-1555 Workplaces - Ordinance and directives related to workplaces - Status: January 1997. (German: Arbeitsstätten - Arbeitsstättenverordnung - ArbStättV - und Arbeitsstätten-Richtlinien - ASR - Stand: Januar 1997) Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Verlag für neue Wissenschaft GmbH, Bürgermeister-Smidt-Str. 74-46, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 24th ed., 1997. 188p. Illus., ISBN 3-89429-819-7 (In German)

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Previous versions, see CIS 95-3, CIS 93-10, CIS 86-293 and CIS 75-1494. Topics: air temperature; chemical hazards; cleaning of workplaces; compendium; construction sites; directive; escalators; falling objects; falls of persons; fire protection; first-aid equipment; floating plant; flooring; Germany; indoor communication ways; ladders; law; lighting; occupational safety and health; outdoor communication ways; physical hazards; power-operated doors; premises and workplaces; sanitary facilities; temporary workplaces; ventilation; welfare facilities; windows; workplaces. (71966)

CIS 98-1556 The Health and Safety in Employment Regulations 1995 [New Zealand]. Photocopy, 33p. Copy on file at CIS. (In English)

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This Regulation entered into force 2 October 1995. Topics: agricultural equipment; agricultural operations; construction work; dangerous work; first aid; housekeeping; law; lighting; machinery guarding regulations; New Zealand; noise; occupational safety and health; plant safety organization; responsibilities of employers; ventilation; welfare facilities. (71917)

CIS 98-1557 Decree No.987/93 of 1993 concerning minimum safety and health requirements at the workplace [Portugal]. (Portuguese: Portaria sobre às prescripções mínimas de segurança e de saúde nos locais de trabalho) Diário da República, 6 Oct. 1993, I Serie-B, No.234, p.5596-5599. (In Portuguese)

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Decree transposing into Portuguese law the provisions of Council Directive 89/654/EEC of 30 Nov. 1989 (CIS 90-356) concerning the minimum requirements for safety and health at the workplace. Topics: conditions of work; electrical safety; explosion prevention; fire prevention; first aid; harmful substances; housekeeping; information of personnel; law; lighting; noise; plant safety organization; Portugal; role of management; ventilation; welfare facilities; workplace design; workplaces. (71918)

CIS 98-1558 Decree No.988/93 of 1993 concerning minimum requirements for the safety and health of workers in the use of personal protective equipment [Portugal]. (Portuguese: Portaria sobre às prescrições mínimas de segurança e de saúde dos trabalhadores na utilização de equipamento de protecção individual) Diário da República, 6 Oct. 1993, I Serie-B, No.234, p.5599-5602. (In Portuguese)

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Decree transposing into Portuguese law the provisions of Council Directive 89/656/EEC of 30 Nov. 1989 (CIS 90-385) on the minimum requirements for the safety and health of workers in the use of personal protective equipment. Topics: biological hazards; chemical hazards; dangerous work; electricity; hazard evaluation; law; personal protective equipment; physical hazards; Portugal; radiation protection; supply of personal protective equipment. (71919)

CIS 98-1559 Regulation of 1978 on the requirements of appointment, authority and obligation of the safety inspector and expert [Indonesia]. Photocopy, 3p. On file at CIS. (In English)

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Topics: Indonesia; information of personnel; labour inspectors; law; plant safety organization; plant safety supervision; qualifications; role of labour inspection; safety officers. (71946)

CIS 98-1560 Labour Code 1995 [Guatemala]. (Spanish: Código de Trabajo [Guatemala]) Photocopy, 32p. On file at CIS. (In Spanish)

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Topics: age limit; agricultural operations; conditions of work; dangerous substances; dangerous work; Guatemala; hours of work; labour inspection; law; livestock rearing; medical examinations; night work; occupational safety and health; penalties; prohibited work; qualifications; responsibilities of employers; women; work capacity; young persons. (71948)

CIS 98-1561 Regulation of 1995 on occupational safety and health service companies [Indonesia]. Photocopy, 4p. On file at CIS. (In English)

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This Regulation entered into force 15 Oct. 1995. It cancels Decree No.Kep-1261/Men/1988. Topics: electricity; fire prevention; Indonesia; inspection; law; lighting; machinery; occupational medicine; plant health services; responsibilities of employers; safety officers; subcontractors. (71950)

CIS 98-1562 Commission Directive 98/42/EC of 19 June 1998 amending Directive 95/21/EC concerning the enforcement ... of international standards for ship safety, pollution prevention and shipboard living and working conditions [European Communities]. (French: Directive 98/42/CE du 19 juin 1998 modifiant la Dir. 95/21/CE concernant l'application aux navires ... des normes relatives à la sécurité maritime, à la prévention de la pollution et aux conditions de vie et de travail à bord des navires [Communautés européennes]) Journal officiel des Communautés européennes - Official Journal of the European Communities, 27 June 1998, No.L 184, p.40-46. (In English, French)

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This Directive concerns the enforcement, in respect of shipping using Community ports and sailing in waters under the jurisdiction of the Member States, of relevant international standards. For Council Directive 95/21/EC see CIS 95-1561. Topics: approval; conditions of work; dangerous substances; directive; European Communities; fire prevention; labour inspection; qualifications; role of labour inspection; sea transport; ships. (71914)

CIS 98-1563 Decree No.4917 of 24 March 1994 modifying the classification of dangerous, unhealthy and uncomfortable establishments [Lebanon]. (French: Décret n°4917 du 24 mars 1994 modifiant le classement des établissements dangereux, insalubres et incommodes [Liban]) Photocopy, 28p. On file at CIS. (In French)

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The table in the annex of this Decree replaces the table in Decree No.1120 of 4 Nov. 1936. Topics: classification; dangerous substances; harmful substances; hazard evaluation; hazardous locations; law; Lebanon; manufacturing industries. (71944)

CIS 98-1564 Regulation No.617 of 1997 concerning safety and health in agricultural activities [Argentina]. Official Bulletin (Argentina), 11 July 1997, No.28685, Section 1, 12p. Photocopy available from CIS. (In English)

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English version of the Spanish text analysed under CIS 98-382. Topics: agricultural equipment; agriculture; Argentina; electrical safety; fire prevention; law; logging; machinery guarding regulations; manual handling; occupational medicine; safety and health committees; safety and health training; tractors; zoonoses. (71947)

CIS 98-1565 Administrative standards of 1996 concerning air contaminants in the workplace [Norway]. (Norwegian: Veiledning - Administrative normer for forurensning i arbeidsatmosfære - 1996) Direktoratet for arbeidstilsynet, Postboks 8103 Dep., 0032 Oslo, Norway, 1996. 23p. (In Norwegian)

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Topics: allergens; carcinogens; directive; harmful substances; limitation of exposure; mutagens; Norway; respirable dust; skin absorption; threshold limit values; TLV list. (71943)

CIS 98-1566 Regulation of 1986 on safety and health conditions in work sites managing pesticide [Indonesia]. Photocopy, 4p. On file at CIS. (In English)

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Topics: age limit; Indonesia; law; medical examinations; personal protective equipment; pesticide poisoning; pesticide spraying; pesticides; qualifications; responsibilities; safety training in industry; sanitary facilities; storage; warning notices; washing facilities. (71949)

CIS 98-1567 Grand-Ducal Regulation of 8 July 1992 concerning the limitation of noise emissions ... of construction plant and equipment [Luxembourg]. (French: Règlement grand-ducal du 8 juil. 1992 relatif à la limitation des émissions sonores ... des engins de chantier [Luxembourg]) Mémorial - Journal officiel du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg, 8 July 1992, p.1149-1152. (In French)

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Grand-Ducal Regulation of 8 July 1992 concerning a) the limitation of noise emissions from hydraulic and cable shovels, bulldozers, loaders and shovel loaders; b) the amendment of Grand-Ducal Regulation of 28 September 1988 (CIS 92-1441) concerning earth-moving materials and equipment. It has since been modified by Grand-Ducal Regulation of 8 December 1996 (CIS 98-1568). Topics: approval; bulldozers; compliance tests; determination of exposure limits; earthmoving equipment; hazard identification; labelling; law; loaders; Luxembourg; noise level; noise measurement; noise; shovels; sound power. (71912)

CIS 98-1568 Grand-Ducal Regulation of 8 December 1996 amending Grand-Ducal Regulation of 8 July 1992 concerning the limitation of noise emissions ... from construction plant and equipment [Luxembourg]. (French: Règlement grand-ducal du 8 déc. 1996 modifiant le Règlement grand-ducal du 8 juil. 1992 relatif à la limitation des émissions sonores ... des engins de chantier [Luxembourg]) Mémorial - Journal officiel du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg, Offprint, p.2923-2925. (In French)

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Grand-Ducal Regulation of 8 December 1996 amending Grand-Ducal Regulation of 8 July 1992 (CIS 98-1567) concerning a) the limitation of noise emissions of hydraulic and cable shovels, bulldozers, loaders and shovel loaders; b) the amendment of Grand-Ducal regulation of 28 September 1988 (CIS 92-1441) on earth-moving equipment. Topics: approval; bulldozers; determination of exposure limits; earthmoving equipment; hazard identification; labelling; law; loaders; Luxembourg; noise level; noise measurement; noise; shovels; sound power. (71913)

CIS 98-1569 Council Directive 84/538/EEC of 17 September 1984 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the permissible sound power level of lawnmowers [European Communities]. (French: Directive 84/538/CEE du Conseil du 17 sept. 1984 concernant le rapprochement des législations des Etats membres relatives au niveau de puissance acoustique admissible des tondeuses à gazon [Communautés européennes]) Journal officiel des Communautés européennes - Official Journal of the European Communities, 19 Nov. 1984, No.L 300, p.171-173. (In English, French)

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Topics: approval; directive; European Communities; lawn mowers; noise control; noise level measurement; noise; sound power. (71915)

CIS 98-1570 Commission Directive of 11 July 1985 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 84/535/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the permissible sound power level of welding generators [European Communities]. (French: Dir. de la Commission du 11.7.85 portant adaptation au progrès technique de la dir. 84/535/CEE du Conseil, concernant le rapprochement des législations des Etats membres relatives au niveau de puissance acoustique admissible des groupes électrogènes de soudage [Communautés européennes]) Journal officiel des Communautés européennes - Official Journal of the European Communities, 30 Aug. 1985, No.L 233, p.16-17. (In English, French)

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This Directive modifies Annex I of Directive 84/535/EEC (CIS 95-1197). Topics: description of technique; directive; European Communities; noise level measurement; noise level; permissible levels; welding generators. (71941)

CIS 98-1571 Commission Directive of 11 July 1985 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 84/536/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the permissible sound power level of power generators [European Communities]. (French: Dir. de la Commission du 11.7.85 portant adaptation au progrès technique de la dir. 84/536/CEE du Conseil, concernant le rapprochement des législations des Etats membres relatives au niveau de puissance acoustique admissible des groupes électrogènes de puissance [Communautés européennes]) Journal officiel des Communautés européennes - Official Journal of the European Communities, 30 Aug. 1985, No.L 233, p.18-19. (In English, French)

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This Directive modifies Annex I of Directive 84/536/EEC (CIS 95-1198). Topics: description of technique; directive; electric generators; electric power generation; European Communities; noise level measurement; noise level; permissible levels. (71942)

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CIS 98-1572 Halothane. (Spanish: Halotano) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p. (In Spanish)

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Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 4-0277. International Chemical Safety Card. Topics: antifertility effects; cardiovascular disorders; halothane; chemical hazards; data sheet; elimination of spills; eye irritation; fire fighting; fire hazards; first aid; health hazards; hepatic damage; IPCS; irritants; labelling; neurological effects; physical hazards; renal damage; Spain; storage; teratogens; threshold limit values; translation; vertigo; waste disposal. (72011)

CIS 98-1573 Hexachloroethane. (Spanish: Hexacloroetano) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p. (In Spanish)

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Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 0051. International Chemical Safety Card. Topics: antifertility effects; hexachloroethane; chemical hazards; data sheet; elimination of spills; environmental pollution; fire fighting; fire hazards; first aid; health hazards; hepatic damage; IPCS; neurological effects; renal damage; skin absorption; Spain; storage; threshold limit values; translation; tremor; unconsciousness; waste disposal. (72012)

CIS 98-1574 1-Hexadecanethiol. (Spanish: Hexadecano-1-tiol) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p. (In Spanish)

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Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 0025. International Chemical Safety Card. Topics: hexadecanethiol; chemical hazards; data sheet; dermatitis; elimination of spills; eye irritation; fire fighting; fire hazards; first aid; functional respiratory disorders; health hazards; IPCS; irritants; labelling; skin absorption; Spain; storage; translation; waste disposal. (72013)

CIS 98-1575 Hexane. (Spanish: Hexano) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p. (In Spanish)

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Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 0279. International Chemical Safety Card. Topics: antifertility effects; hexane; chemical hazards; chemical pneumonitis; data sheet; dermatitis; diseases of peripheral nervous system; elimination of spills; environmental pollution; explosion hazards; eye irritation; fire fighting; fire hazards; first aid; genetic effects; health hazards; IPCS; irritants; labelling; neurological effects; physical hazards; sensitization; skin absorption; Spain; storage; threshold limit values; translation; waste disposal. (72014)

CIS 98-1576 Hydroquinone. (Spanish: Hidroquinona) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p. (In Spanish)

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Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 0116. International Chemical Safety Card. Topics: hydroquinone; chemical hazards; data sheet; dermatitis; elimination of spills; environmental pollution; explosion hazards; eye irritation; fire fighting; fire hazards; first aid; functional respiratory disorders; genetic effects; health hazards; IPCS; irritants; labelling; physical hazards; sensitization; Spain; storage; threshold limit values; translation; waste disposal. (72015)

CIS 98-1577 Potassium hydroxide. (Spanish: Hidróxido de potasio) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p. (In Spanish)

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Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 0357. International Chemical Safety Card. Topics: potassium hydroxide; caustic substances; chemical burns; chemical hazards; data sheet; dermatitis; elimination of spills; environmental pollution; fire fighting; fire hazards; first aid; health hazards; IPCS; irritation; labelling; pulmonary oedema; Spain; storage; threshold limit values; translation; waste disposal. (72016)

CIS 98-1578 Sodium hydroxide. (Spanish: Hidróxido de sodio) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p. (In Spanish)

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Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 0360. International Chemical Safety Card. Topics: sodium hydroxide; caustic substances; chemical burns; chemical hazards; data sheet; dermatitis; elimination of spills; environmental pollution; fire fighting; fire hazards; first aid; health hazards; IPCS; labelling; pulmonary oedema; Spain; storage; threshold limit values; translation; waste disposal. (72017)

CIS 98-1579 N-Isopropylaniline. (Spanish: N-Isopropilanilina) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p. (In Spanish)

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Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 0909. International Chemical Safety Card. Topics: N-isopropylaniline; chemical hazards; data sheet; delayed effects; elimination of spills; environmental pollution; fire fighting; fire hazards; first aid; health hazards; hypoxia; IPCS; irritants; labelling; methaemoglobinaemia; sensitization; skin absorption; Spain; storage; threshold limit values; translation; waste disposal. (72018)

CIS 98-1580 Ethyl methacrylate. (Spanish: Metacrilato de etilo) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p. (In Spanish)

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Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 0272. International Chemical Safety Card. Topics: ethyl methacrylate; chemical hazards; data sheet; dermatitis; elimination of spills; explosion hazards; fire fighting; fire hazards; first aid; health hazards; IPCS; irritants; irritation; labelling; lacrimating agents; physical hazards; sensitization; Spain; storage; translation; waste disposal. (72019)

CIS 98-1581 Methane (liquefied). (Spanish: Metano (licuado)) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p. (In Spanish)

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Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 0291. International Chemical Safety Card. Topics: asphyxia; methane; chemical hazards; data sheet; elimination of spills; explosion hazards; fire fighting; fire hazards; first aid; health hazards; IPCS; labelling; liquefied gases; physical hazards; Spain; storage; threshold limit values; translation; waste disposal. (72020)

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CIS 98-1582 Making safety incentives work. Tel-A-Train, 309 North Market Street, P.O. Box 4752, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA, 1996. Videotape. Price: USD 495.00. (In English)

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Topics: human behaviour; safety incentives; safety programmes; training material; USA; videotape. (71992)

CIS 98-1583 Actively caring for safety. Tel-A-Train, 309 North Market Street, P.O. Box 4752, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA, 1996. Videotape (3 modules - length 20min, 28min, 23min). Price: USD 495 per module, participant's guide USD 10.95; USD 1395.00 for 3 modules, participant's kit USD 24.95. (In English)

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Topics: human behaviour; information of personnel; motivation; safe working methods; safety consciousness; safety programmes; training material; USA; videotape; workers participation. (71997)

CIS 98-1584 Good health is good business (Phase 3) - Employers' guide. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. 45p. Illus. Bibl.ref. (In English)

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Topics: carcinogens; asbestos; dermatitis; hand-arm vibration; hazard evaluation; health hazards; manuals; musculoskeletal diseases; noise control; plant health organization; role of management; sensitization; solvents; United Kingdom. (72082)

CIS 98-1585 Workers' compensation - A program for employees. Tel-A-Train, 309 North Market Street, P.O. Box 4752, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA, 1996. Videotape (length 9min). Price: USD 410.00. (In English)

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Topics: responsibilities of employees; training material; USA; videotape; workmen's compensation. (71994)

CIS 98-1586 Workers' compensation - A program for employers. Tel-A-Train, 309 North Market Street, P.O. Box 4752, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA, 1996. Videotape (length 12min). Price: USD 410.00. (In English)

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Topics: responsibilities of employers; training material; USA; videotape; workmen's compensation. (71995)

CIS 98-1587 Workers' compensation - A program for supervisors. Tel-A-Train, 309 North Market Street, P.O. Box 4752, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA, 1996. Videotape (length 10min). Price: USD 410.00. (In English)

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Topics: role of supervisory staff; training material; USA; videotape; workmen's compensation. (71996)

CIS 98-1588 Liability avoidance - Thinking it through: The mark of the professional supervisor. Tel-A-Train, 309 North Market Street, P.O. Box 4752, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA, 1996. Videotape (length 18min). Price: USD 575.00. (In English)

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Topics: criminal liability; responsibilities of employers; role of supervisory staff; training material; USA; videotape. (71999)

CIS 98-1589 Health and safety information for printers. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. 8 data sheets, 24p. Illus. Bibl.ref. (In English)

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Topics: allergic respiratory disorders; asthma; baling presses; colophony; causes of accidents; chemical hazards; conveyors; data sheet; epoxy compounds; hearing protection; information of personnel; isocyanates; legislation; machinery; manual handling; mechanical hazards; noise control; noise measurement; noise; platen presses; printing industry; repetitive strain injury; safety devices; safety training in industry; sensitization; training material; United Kingdom. (72070)

CIS 98-1590 Aerial work platforms. Tel-A-Train, 309 North Market Street, P.O. Box 4752, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA, 1996. Videotape. Price: USD 410.00. (In English)

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Topics: elevating platform trucks; safe working methods; training material; USA; videotape. (71991)

CIS 98-1591 Personal fall protection. Tel-A-Train, 309 North Market Street, P.O. Box 4752, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA, 1996. Videotape (length 22min). Price: USD 410.00, employee's guide USD 3.50. (In English)

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Topics: belts, harnesses and lifelines; fall arresters; protection against falls from heights; training material; USA; videotape. (72000)

CIS 98-1592 Minimizing back strain. Tel-A-Train, 309 North Market Street, P.O. Box 4752, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA, 1996. Videotape (length 24min). Price: USD 420.00. (In English)

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Topics: back disorders; ergonomics; manual lifting; sitting posture; training material; USA; videotape; work posture. (71993)

CIS 98-1593 Workplace violence: First line of defence. Tel-A-Train, 309 North Market Street, P.O. Box 4752, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA, 1996. Videotape (length 30min). Price: USD 695.00, participant's guide USD 12.95. (In English)

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Topics: economic aspects; psychological effects; responsibilities of employers; training material; USA; videotape; violence. (71998)

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CIS 98-1594 Using audit to improve safety organisation. (German: Verbesserung der Sicherheitsorganisation durch ein Audit) Hoheisel D., Die BG, Jan. 1997, No.1, p.35-37. 5 ref. (In German)

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Topics: description of technique; Germany; plant safety organization; questionnaire survey; small enterprises. (71955)

CIS 98-1595 Evacuation of buildings. (Portuguese: Evacuação de edificações) Abolins H.A., Revista CIPA, 1996, No.205, p.38-54. Illus. 56 ref. (In Portuguese)

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Topics: accident-design relationship; buildings; emergency exits; escape and exit; escape organization; escape routes; fire doors; fire spread limitation; hazard evaluation; human behaviour; safety lighting; smoke. (72048)

CIS 98-1596 Occupational health: The Russian way. Bridges O., Safety and Health Practitioner, Apr. 1998, Vol.16, No.4, p.36-39. Illus. 9 ref. (In English)

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Topics: enforcement; legislation; medical examinations; national organization; occupational accidents; occupational diseases; occupational hygiene; rehabilitation; Russian Federation; statistics. (71937)

CIS 98-1597 The Union Health Center: A working model of clinical care linked to preventive occupational health services. Herbert R., Plattus B., Kellogg L., Luo J., Marcus M., Mascolo A., Landrigan P.J., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Mar. 1997, Vol.31, No.3, p.263-273. 31 ref. (In English)

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Topics: clothing industry; medical supervision; occupational diseases; occupational medicine; plant health services; programme evaluation; role of workers organizations; USA. (71981)

CIS 98-1598 Setting priorities in occupational health research in Vietnam. Matsuda S., Luong N.A., Jonai H., Yoshimura T., International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, Oct./Dec. 1997, Vol.3, No.4, p.277-285. Illus. 20 ref. (In English)

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Topics: agriculture; design of equipment; environmental pollution; ergonomics; high-risk groups; mental stress; occupational diseases; occupational safety and health; questionnaire survey; research; respiratory diseases; social aspects; Vietnam D.R.; women. (71990)

CIS 98-1599 Occupational health training in Africa. Sakari W.D.O., African Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety, Dec. 1997, Vol.7, No.3, p.56-57. Illus. (In English)

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Topics: Africa; industrial hygienists; industrial nurses; industrial physicians; occupational hygiene; safety and health personnel; training of OSH personnel. (72053)

CIS 98-1600 Denominator choice in the calculation of workplace fatality rates. Ruser J.W., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Feb. 1998, Vol.33, No.2, p.151-156. 6 ref. (In English)

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Calculation of workplace fatality rates based on employment and on hours worked. Topics: age-linked differences; dangerous work; fatalities; frequency rates; hazard evaluation; hours of work; list of occupations; older workers; sex-linked differences; statistical evaluation; USA; young persons. (72024)

CIS 98-1601 Occupational accidents by economic sector. (Portuguese: Os acidentes do trabalho nas atividades econômicas) de Toledo Piza F., Revista CIPA, 1997, No.207, p.48-72. Illus. (In Portuguese)

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Topics: Brazil; fatalities; frequency rates; handicapped workers; list of occupations; occupational accidents; statistics. (72047)

CIS 98-1602 A matter of priority. Wren J., Safeguard, Mar.-Apr. 1998, No.48, p.34-37. Illus. 14 ref. (In English)

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Topics: cost of accidents; cost of diseases; economic aspects; financing of programmes; New Zealand; role of government; workmen's compensation. (72051)

CIS 98-1603 Workers' compensation legislation enacted in 1997. Whittington G., Monthly Labor Review, Jan. 1998, Vol.121, No.1, p.23-28. (In English)

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Topics: comment on law; legislation; USA; workmen's compensation. (72061)

CIS 98-1604 Current development of standards in Spain based on European Community occupational health directives. (Spanish: Desarrollo normativo actualizado de las Directivas comunitarias de salud laboral en España) Ramírez Rodrigo L.N., Mapfre seguridad, 1st Quarter 1997, No.65, p.3-13. Illus. 3 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: comment on directive; directive; European Communities; legislation; safety and health engineering; safety and health organization; Spain. (72041)

CIS 98-1605 Managerial styles during organisational restructuring: Issues for health and safety practitioners. Sheehan M., McCarthy P., Kearns D., Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand, Feb. 1998, Vol.14, No.1, p.31-37. 28 ref. (In English)

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Topics: Australia; bullying; industrial organization; industrial relations; questionnaire survey; role of management; state of health. (71931)

CIS 98-1606 Only safe plants operate economically. (German: Nur sichere Anlagen sind wirtschaftlich) Adams H.W., Qualität und Zuverlässigkeit, 1996, Vol.41, No.12, p.1371-1373. Illus. 12 ref. (In German)

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Topics: comment on standard; economic aspects; Germany; industrial buildings; machinery; plant safety organization; quality control; safety and productivity; safety by design. (71952)

CIS 98-1607 Employers' awareness and compliance with occupational health and safety regulations in Taiwan. Hu S.C., Lee C.C., Shiao J.S.C., Guo Y.L., Occupational Medicine, Jan. 1998, Vol.48, No.1, p.17-22. 12 ref. (In English)

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Topics: health programmes; information of personnel; legislation; manufacturing industries; medical examinations; plant safety and health organization; questionnaire survey; responsibilities of employers; risk awareness; safety consciousness; safety programmes; Taiwan (China). (72002)

CIS 98-1608 Assess workers' needs and preferences first before planning a physical fitness programme: Findings from a polytechnic institution in Singapore. Wong M.L., Koh D., Lee M.H., Occupational Medicine, Jan. 1998, Vol.48, No.1, p.37-44. Illus. 16 ref. (In English)

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Topics: age-linked differences; blood pressure; cardiovascular disorders; diet; lipid metabolism; mental stress; physical fitness programmes; physical fitness; risk factors; sex-linked differences; sickness absenteeism; Singapore; smoking; social aspects. (72004)

CIS 98-1609 Life-style related health promotion needs in oil refinery employees. Talvi A.I., Järvisalo J.O., Knuts L.R., Kaitaniemi P.R., Occupational Medicine, Jan. 1998, Vol.48, No.1, p.45-53. Illus. 43 ref. (In English)

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Topics: age-linked differences; blood pressure; diet; Finland; health programmes; lipid metabolism; mental disorders; musculoskeletal diseases; obesity; petroleum refining; physical fitness; sex-linked differences; sleep; smoking; social aspects. (72005)

CIS 98-1610 The UN and its special organizations in Africa. Lehtinen S., Rantanen J.E., Rantanen J.H., African Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety, Dec. 1997, Vol.7, No.3, p.64-67. Illus. (In English)

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Topics: Africa; conditions of work; health programmes; ILO; international organizations; round-up; UN; WHO. (72054)

CIS 98-1611 Activities of the Labour Inspectorate in 1996. (German: Die Tätigkeit der Arbeitsinspektion im Jahre 1996) Bundesministerium für Arbeit, Gesundheit und Soziales, Zentral-Arbeitsinspektorat, Praterstrasse 31,1020 Wien, Austria, 1998. 194p. Illus. (In German)

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Topics: Austria; causes of accidents; home work; information services; labour inspection; legislation; night work; report of activities; safety and health training; statistical aspects; women; work time schedules; young persons. (71970)

CIS 98-1612 Pakistan - Occupational safety and health information network. ILO-FINNIDA Asian-Pacific Regional Programme on Occupational Safety and Health, c/o ILO ROAP, United Nations Building, 10200 Bangkok, Thailand, Oct. 1997. 85p. (In English)

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Directory of agencies, institutions and organizations involved in occupational safety and health in Pakistan. Topics: directory; information services; national organization; Pakistan; safety and health institutions. (71929)

CIS 98-1613 Valuing health and safety controls - A literature survey. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. iii, 135p. Illus. 249 ref. Price: GBP 37.50., ISBN 0-7176-1564-2 (In English)

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Topics: cost-benefit analysis; economic aspects; hazard evaluation; literature survey; occupational psychology; occupational safety and health; probability analysis; risk awareness; social aspects; United Kingdom. (72073)

CIS 98-1614 The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1997. 2p. 8 ref. (In English)

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Topics: approval; comment on law; control elements; data sheet; equipment, workplaces and operations; hazard evaluation; legislation; machinery; preventive maintenance; safety devices; United Kingdom; warning notices. (72083)

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CIS 98-1615 Sinonasal cancer and occupation: Results from the reanalysis of twelve case-control studies. Leclerc A., et al., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Feb. 1997, Vol.31, No.2, p.153-165. 32 ref. (In English)

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Topics: agriculture; case-control study; drivers; food industry; literature survey; nasal cancer; occupation disease relation; road transport; textile industry. (71973)

CIS 98-1616 Cluster analysis applied to building-related illness. Linz D.H., Pinney S.M., Keller J.D., White M., Buncher C.R., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Feb. 1998, Vol.40, No.2, p.165-171. 7 ref. (In English)

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Topics: allergies; epidemiologic study; offices; sick building syndrome; subjective assessment; symptoms; USA. (72010)

CIS 98-1617 Occupational risk factors for breast cancer among nurses. Gunnarsdottir H.K., Aspelund T., Karlsson T., Rafnsson V., International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, Oct./Dec. 1997, Vol. 3, No.4, p.254-258. 36 ref. (In English)

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Topics: breast cancer; case-control study; cytostatic drugs; Iceland; individual susceptibility; mental stress; nursing personnel; physical workload; risk factors; social aspects. (71988)

CIS 98-1618 Occupational differences in depression and global health from a national sample of U.S. workers. Grosch J.W., Murphy L.R., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Feb. 1998, Vol.40, No.2, p.153-164. 39 ref. (In English)

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Topics: depressive neurosis; epidemiologic study; list of occupations; mental disorders; occupation disease relation; risk factors; state of health; USA. (72009)

CIS 98-1619 Methods for investigating age differences in the effects of prolonged exposures. Richardson D.B., Wing S., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Feb. 1998, Vol.33, No.2, p.123-130. Illus. 39 ref. (In English)

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Topics: age; age-linked differences; cancer; epidemiology; evaluation of technique; ionizing radiation; latency; length of exposure; long-term exposure. (72022)

CIS 98-1620 Using statistical methods to identify the occupational risks of malignant tumours of the bladder and prostate. (German: Anwendung statistischer Methoden zur Identifikation beruflicher Risiken für maligne Tumoren der Harnblase und der Prostata) Golka K., Schläfke S., Dickhut S., Reich S.E., Urfer W., Bolt H.M., Verlag Dr. Markus Hänsel-Hohenhausen, 63324 Egelsbach, Germany, 1996. 172p. Illus. 23 ref. Price: DEM 69.00., ISBN 3-8267-1088-6 (In German)

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Topics: aromatic amines; azo compounds; bladder tumour; carcinogens; epidemiologic study; Germany; hazard evaluation; neoplasms; paints; prostatic cancer; risk factors; smoking; statistical evaluation. (71958)

CIS 98-1621 Annual report 1996. (German: Jahresbericht 1996) Sozialversicherungsanstalt der Bauern, Ghegastrasse 1, Postfach 313, 1031 Wien, Austria, 1996. approx. 300p. Illus. (In German)

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Topics: agriculture; Austria; causes of accidents; compilation of statistics; occupational accidents; occupational diseases; report of activities; statistics. (71969)

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CIS 98-1622 Fatal occupational injuries in the forestry and logging industry in North Carolina, 1977-1991. Rodriguez R.L., Loomis D.P., International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, Oct./Dec. 1997, Vol.3, No.4, p.259-265. Illus. 16 ref. (In English)

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Topics: age-linked differences; causes of accidents; falling objects; fatalities; forestry and logging; frequency rates; injuries; North Carolina; race-linked differences; statistics; survey; time of accident; USA. (71989)

CIS 98-1623 An update of mortality from all causes among white uranium miners from the Colorado Plateau study group. Roscoe R.J., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Feb. 1997, Vol.31, No.2, p.211-222. 23 ref. (In English)

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Topics: radon; Colorado; diseases of blood-forming organs; dose-response relationship; emphysema; long-term study; lung cancer; mortality; pneumoconiosis; radon daughters; respiratory diseases; smoking; tuberculosis; uranium mining; USA. (71976)

CIS 98-1624 Proportionate mortality among unionized construction ironworkers. Stern F.B., Sweeney M.H., Ward E., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Feb. 1997, Vol.31, No.2, p.176-187. 37 ref. (In English)

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Topics: asbestosis; Canada; cancer; construction work; epidemiologic study; falls of persons; fatalities; injuries; lung cancer; mortality; pleural mesothelioma; respiratory diseases; structural steel work; USA. (71974)

CIS 98-1625 Acute work injuries among electric utility linemen. Sahl J.D., Kelsh M.A., Haines K.D., Sands F., Kraus J., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Feb. 1997, Vol.31, No.2, p.223-232. 12 ref. (In English)

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Topics: accident agencies; age-linked differences; California; causes of accidents; electric power distribution; electric power transmission; epidemiologic study; frequency rates; injuries; length of service; location of injury; occupational accidents; power generation and distribution; severity rates; USA. (71977)

CIS 98-1626 Immune function and lifestyle of taxi drivers in Japan. Nakano Y., Nakamura S., Hirata M., Harada K., Ando K., Tabuchi T., Matunaga I., Oda H., Industrial Health, Jan. 1998, Vol.36, No.1, p.32-39. Illus. 34 ref. (In English)

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Topics: drivers; epidemiologic study; hours of work; immunology; Japan; lymphocyte metabolism; mental stress; remuneration; road transport; sleep; social aspects; taxis. (71924)

CIS 98-1627 Comparative study of the death during sea voyages among Polish seamen and deep-sea and boat fishermen. Jaremin B., Kotulak E., Starnawska M., Bulletin of the Institute of Maritime and Tropical Medicine in Gdynia, 1997, Vol.XLVIII, No.1/4, p.5-22. Illus. 32 ref. (In English)

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Topics: cardiovascular diseases; coastal fishing; comparative study; deep-sea fishing; drowning; fatalities; fishing; injuries; mortality; occupational accidents; poisoning; Poland; sea transport; suicide. (72031)

CIS 98-1628 Diseases and work-related injuries in Polish seafarers and conditions of their work on foreign-flag ships. Tomaszunas S., Renke W., Filikowski J., Rzepiak M., Zaborski L., Bulletin of the Institute of Maritime and Tropical Medicine in Gdynia, 1997, Vol.XLVIII, No.1/4, p.49-58. 2 ref. (In English)

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Topics: accident absenteeism; conditions of work; injuries; morbidity; occupational accidents; Poland; questionnaire survey; sea transport; sickness absenteeism; welfare facilities. (72033)

CIS 98-1629 Accidents and injuries in Polish seafarers. Tomaszunas S., Węławik Z., Bulletin of the Institute of Maritime and Tropical Medicine in Gdynia, 1997, Vol.XLVIII, No.1/4, p.59-73. Illus. 14 ref. (In English)

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Topics: accident absenteeism; age-linked differences; contusion; drowning; falls of persons; fatalities; fractures; frequency rates; injuries; location of injury; occupational accidents; Poland; sea transport; severity rates; striking against objects; survey; types of accident. (72034)

CIS 98-1630 The daily work load of refuse collectors working with three different collecting methods: A field study. Frings-Dresen M.H.W., Kemper H.C.G., Stassen A.R.A., Crolla I.F.A.M., Markslag A.M.T., Ergonomics, Oct. 1995, Vol.38, No.10, p.2045-2055. Illus. 14 ref. (In English)

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Topics: energy expenditure; ergonomic evaluation; field tests; job study; manual handling; Netherlands; oxygen intake; physical workload; pulse rate; refuse collection; work posture; workload assessment. (71892)

CIS 98-1631 Injuries among domestic waste collectors. Ivens U.I., Lassen J.H., Kaltoft B.S., Skov T., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Feb. 1998, Vol.33, No.2, p.182-189. Illus. 11 ref. (In English)

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Topics: age-linked differences; Denmark; epidemiologic study; frequency rates; injuries; length of service; location of injury; notification of occupational accidents; occupational accidents; refuse collection; severity rates; speed of work; time of accident; types of accident. (72027)

CIS 98-1632 Safety in schools. Roddis P., Safety and Health Practitioner, Apr. 1998, Vol.16, No.4, p.22-24. 6 ref. (In English)

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Topics: educational institutions; risk awareness; role of management; safety consciousness; safety training in schools. (71935)

CIS 98-1633 Occupational safety and health in the informal sector: Intervention strategies and implementation of pilot activities in Dar es Salaam. Tornberg V., Forastieri V., Riwa P.G., Swai D., African Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety, Aug. 1996, Vol.6, No.2, p.30-33. Illus. 11 ref. (In English)

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Topics: health hazards; implementation of control measures; informal sector; risk factors; Tanzania, United Rep. of. (71939)

CIS 98-1634 Remote control. Taggart A., Occupational Health, Apr. 1998, Vol.50, No.4, p.11-12. Illus. (In English)

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Topics: computer terminals; drivers; hazard evaluation; home work; legislation; office equipment; responsibilities of employers; telecommuting; United Kingdom. (72030)

CIS 98-1635 Health promotion in hairdressing. (German: Gesundheitsförderung im Friseurhandwerk) Budde-Wamhoff U., G. Conrad, Verlag für Gesundheitsförderung, Uissigheimer Str. 10, 97956 Hamburg, Germany, 1996. 207p. Illus. approx. 404 ref. Price: DEM 53.00., ISBN 3-929798-10-7 (In German)

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Topics: dermatitis; eczema; Germany; hairdressing; health programmes; musculoskeletal diseases; questionnaire survey; round-up; skin allergies. (71960)

CIS 98-1636 Reducing risks; Protecting people in the service industries - HELA strategy 1998/99. Health and Safety Commission, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. 11p. (In English)

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Topics: enforcement; inspection; national organization; public OSH institutions; role of government; role of management; services; small enterprises; United Kingdom. (72074)

CIS 98-1637 Control of health and safety hazards in commercial drycleaners - Chemical exposures, fire hazards and ergonomic risk factors. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Publications Dissemination, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226-1998, USA, Dec. 1997. xi, 75p. Illus. 94 ref. (In English)

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Topics: cancer; tetrachloroethylene; hydrofluoric acid; trichloroethylene; determination in air; dry cleaning; ergonomic evaluation; ergonomics; exposure evaluation; fire protection; flammable substances; harmful substances; health engineering; ketones; limitation of exposure; local exhaust; machinery; occupational health survey; preventive maintenance; repetitive work; report; respirators; safety by design; solvent naphtha; solvents; USA; ventilation; work posture. (71930)

CIS 98-1638 The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995: Guidance for employers in the healthcare sector. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. 4p. 1 ref. (In English)

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Topics: comment on law; dangerous occurrences; data sheet; health services; infectious diseases; injuries; legislation; notification of accidents and diseases; United Kingdom. (72084)

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CIS 98-1639 Is telecommuting a positive new technology for the worker?. (Spanish: ¿Es el teletrabajo una nueva tecnología positiva para el trabajador?) Pérez Bilbao J., Martín Daza F., Camps del Saz P., López García Silva J.A., Mapfre seguridad, 4th Quarter 1996, No.64, p.23-29. Illus. 11 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: conditions of work; economic aspects; handicapped workers; hazard evaluation; legal aspects; social aspects; telecommuting; work organization. (72050)

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CIS 98-1640 Guilty by association?. Mastromatteo E., Accident Prevention, Mar./Apr. 1998, Vol.45, No.2, p.15-17. Illus. (In English)

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Brief review of possible health risks of synthetic vitreous fibres and recommended work practices. Topics: cancer; ceramic fibres; dust control; glass fibre; man-made fibres; mineral fibres; mineral wool; protective clothing; respirable dust; respirators; respiratory diseases; threshold limit values; toxicology. (72028)

CIS 98-1641 Mineral dusts and prevention of silicosis. Saxena S.K., Trung L.V., Tu N.T.H., Barnhart S., Fedotov I.A., Kähkönen E., Beaudet N., Siang L.H., Changqi Z., Yun G., Qingyan M., Fu H., Liang Y., Lu P., Gu X., Juengprasert W., Youngchaiyud P., Nana A., Asian-Pacific Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety, Sep. 1997, Vol.4, No.2, p.31-55 (whole issue). Illus. Bibl.ref. (In English)

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Topics: Asia; China; dust control; dust measurement; exposure evaluation; ILO; implementation of control measures; international cooperation; limitation of exposure; mineral dust pneumoconiosis; mineral dust; respirable dust; silicosis; Singapore; statistical trends; substitution; Thailand; Vietnam D.R.; WHO. (72058)

CIS 98-1642 Dust control for material handling operations: A systematic approach. Smandych R.S., Thomson M., Goodfellow H., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, Feb. 1998, Vol.59, No.2, p.139-146. Illus. 66 ref. (In English)

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Topics: conveyors; dust collectors; dust control; dust suppression at source; exhaust hoods; exhaust ventilation; hazard evaluation; local exhaust; materials handling; mechanical feed and ejection; packing, filling; physical processes; storage; suppression of airborne dust. (72080)

CIS 98-1643 Polychlorinated naphthalene exposures and liver function changes. Popp W., Norpoth K., Vahrenholz C., Hamm S., Balfanz E., Theisen J., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Oct. 1997, Vol.32, No.4, p.413-416. 14 ref. (In English)

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Topics: case study; chlorinated condensed hydrocarbons; chloronaphthalenes; Germany; hepatic disorders. (71899)

CIS 98-1644 Occupational exposure to chromium - An assessment of environmental pollution levels and biological monitoring of exposed workers. Gianello G., Masci O., Carelli G., Vinci F., Castellino N., Industrial Health, Jan. 1998, Vol.36, No.1, p.74-77. Illus. 9 ref. (In English)

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Topics: adhesives; aircraft industry; chromium and compounds; creatinine excretion; determination in air; determination in urine; exposure tests; Italy; personal sampling. (71927)

CIS 98-1645 Evaluation strategies for the implementation of the hazardous substances regulations: An overview. Hampton R., Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand, Feb. 1998, Vol.14, No.1, p.65-72. 20 ref. (In English)

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Topics: Australia; chemical products; harmful substances; legislation; programme evaluation. (71933)

CIS 98-1646 Chemicals and safety. Muchiri F.K., Aitio A., Younes M., Ngowi A.V.F., Maeda D.N., Saarinen L., Heikkilä P., London L., Bailie R., Hafez N.A., Hasan M.H., Al-Azab R.M., Seliem S.R., Ndoye F.J., Lekei E.E., African Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety, May 1998, Vol.8, No.1, p.1-27 (whole issue). Illus. Bibl.ref. (In English)

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Topics: Africa; chemical products; chemical safety; crop protection; determination in air; Egypt; exposure evaluation; Gambia; harmful substances; hazard evaluation; health hazards; medical supervision; pesticide poisoning; pesticides; safety and health documentation; South Africa; Tanzania, United Rep. of; textile industry. (72057)

CIS 98-1647 Laboratory and hospital evaluation of four personal monitoring methods for glutaraldehyde in ambient air. Wellons S.L., Trawick E.G., Stowers M.F., Jordan S.L.P., Wass T.L., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, Feb. 1998, Vol.59, No.2, p.96-103. Illus. 12 ref. (In English)

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Topics: accuracy; glutaraldehyde; comparative study; description of equipment; description of technique; determination in air; evaluation of technique; gas chromatography; hospitals; personal sampling; USA. (72075)

CIS 98-1648 Reducing employee exposure potential using the ANSI/ASHRAE 110 Method of Testing Performance of Laboratory Fume Hoods as a diagnostic tool. Maupins K., Hitchings D.T., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, Feb. 1998, Vol.59, No.2, p.133-138. Illus. 4 ref. (In English)

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Topics: comment on standard; evaluation of equipment; exhaust hoods; laboratories; local exhaust; tracer gases; USA; velocity of flow. (72079)

CIS 98-1649 An environmental chamber for investigating the evaporation of volatile chemicals. Dillon H.K., Rumph P.F., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, Mar. 1998, Vol.59, No.3, p.200-204. Illus. 15 ref. (In English)

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Topics: air temperature; formaldehyde; description of equipment; evaporation velocity; evaporation; experimental determination; humidity; ventilation; volatile substances. (72089)

CIS 98-1650 Radiographic asbestosis is not a prerequisite for asbestos-associated lung cancer in Ontario asbestos-cement workers. Finkelstein M.M., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Oct. 1997, Vol.32, No.4, p.341-348. Illus. 15 ref. (In English)

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Topics: asbestos cement industry; asbestosis; Canada; asbestos; chest radiography; epidemiologic study; latency; length of exposure; lung cancer; mortality; Ontario; pleural thickening; radiographic interpretation; smoking. (71895)

CIS 98-1651 Chromium as an industrial carcinogen. Mancuso T.F., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Feb. 1997, Vol.31, No.2, p.129-147. Illus. Bibl.ref. (In English)

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Long-term study at a chromate plant implicating insoluble compounds. Topics: age-linked differences; basic metal industries; cancer; carcinogens; chromates; chromium and compounds; determination in tissues; dose-response relationship; long-term study; lung cancer; lung deposition; mortality. (71972)

CIS 98-1652 Review of epidemiologic evidence on benzene and lymphatic and hematopoietic cancers. Savitz D.A., Andrews K.W., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Mar. 1997, Vol.31, No.3, p.287-295. 63 ref. (In English)

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Topics: benzene; cancer; epidemiologic study; haemic and lymphatic diseases; leukaemia; literature survey; lymphoma. (71982)

CIS 98-1653 An early study of pulmonary asbestosis among manufacturing workers: Original data and reconstruction of the 1932 cohort. Borron S.W., Forman S.A., Lockey J.E., Lemasters G.K., Yee L.M., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Mar. 1997, Vol.31, No.3, p.324-334. Illus. 59 ref. (In English)

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Topics: asbestos processing industry; asbestos; asbestosis; chest radiography; dust measurement; epidemiologic study; fluoroscopy; length of service; occupational health survey; pneumoconiosis; silicosis; USA. (71985)

CIS 98-1654 A cluster of haematuria cases in a pesticide-manufacturing plant. Gun R.T., Seymour A.E., Mathew T.H., Occupational Medicine, Jan. 1998, Vol.48, No.1, p.59-62. Illus. 7 ref. (In English)

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Topics: Australia; epidemiologic study; haematuria; job-exposure relation; pesticide production; pesticides; renal dysfunction; urine monitoring. (72006)

CIS 98-1655 Irritant-associated vocal cord dysfunction. Perkner J.J., Fennelly K.P., Balkissoon R., Bartelson B.B., Ruttenber A.J., Wood R.P., Newman L.S., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Feb. 1998, Vol.40, No.2, p.136-143. Illus. 39 ref. (In English)

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Topics: diagnosis; dysphonia; epidemiologic study; irritants; mental disorders; pulmonary function; USA. (72008)

CIS 98-1656 Relation between occupational asthma case history, bronchial methacholine challenge, and specific challenge test in patients with suspected occupational asthma. Baur X., Huber H., Degens P.O., Allmers H., Ammon J., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Feb. 1998, Vol.33, No.2, p.114-122. Illus. 37 ref. (In English)

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Topics: allergens; allergy tests; asthma; methacholine; diagnosis; evaluation of technique; flour; hair preparations; inhalation tests; irritants; isocyanates; latex. (72021)

CIS 98-1657 Benzene exposure, glutathione S-transferase theta homozygous deletion, and sister chromatid exchanges. Xu X., Wiencke J.K., Niu T., Wang M., Watanabe H., Kelsey K.T., Christiani D.C., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Feb. 1998, Vol.33, No.2, p.157-163. 45 ref. (In English)

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Topics: age-linked differences; analysis of chromosome aberrations; benzene; cancer; glutathione transferase; China; chromosome changes; determination in air; individual susceptibility; sex-linked differences; smoking. (72025)

CIS 98-1658 Respiratory function and immunological status in workers employed in a latex glove manufacturing plant. Zuskin E., Mustajbegovic J., Kanceljak B., Schachter E.N., Macan J., Budak A., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Feb. 1998, Vol.33, No.2, p.175-181. 44 ref. (In English)

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Topics: airborne dust; allergy tests; asthma; talc; chronic bronchitis; Croatia; determination in air; dyspnoea; epidemiologic study; immunology; irritation; latex; pulmonary function; respiratory diseases; respiratory function tests; rubber industry; sensitization; ventilatory capacity. (72026)

CIS 98-1659 Occupational allergies. Nana A., Youngchaiyud P., Reddy B.S.N., Ramesh V., Soebaryo R.W., Soebono H., Leung R., Emmett E.A., Uragoda C.G., Park H., Kanerva L., Asian-Pacific Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety, Apr. 1998, Vol.5, No.1, p.1-23 (whole issue). Illus. Bibl.ref. (In English)

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Topics: allergens; allergies; Asia; asthma; dermatitis; eczema; health care personnel; Hong Kong; India; Indonesia; irritants; isocyanates; Korea D.P.R.; latex; limitation of exposure; sensitization dermatitis; sericulture; skin allergies; Sri Lanka; tea; textile industry; wheat. (72060)

CIS 98-1660 Microporous structures and their use in protective clothing. (German: Mikroporöse Strukturen und ihre Anwendung für Schutzkleidung) Mehnert L., Bernstein U., Melliand Textilberichte, 1996, Vol.77, No.12, p.870-872. Illus. (In German)

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Topics: airborne dust; comfort criteria; description of technique; fabrics for protective clothing; Germany; impermeable fabrics; materials testing; personal protective equipment; synthetic fibres; textiles; waterproofed fabrics. (71951)

CIS 98-1661 Performance of N95 respirators: Filtration efficiency for airborne microbial and inert particles. Qian Y., Willeke K., Grinshpun S.A., Donnelly J., Coffey C.C., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, Feb. 1998, Vol.59, No.2, p.128-132. Illus. 17 ref. (In English)

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Topics: airborne dust; comment on directive; evaluation of equipment; filtration efficiency; microorganisms; particle size; particulate removing respirators; respirators; USA. (72078)

CIS 98-1662 Aerosol penetration behavior of respirator valves. Brosseau L.M., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, Mar. 1998, Vol.59, No.3, p.173-180. Illus. 14 ref. (In English)

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Topics: aerosols; comparative study; equipment testing; leakage testing; leakage; particle size; respirators; valves. (72088)

CIS 98-1663 The relation between subjective dust exposure estimates and quantitative dust exposure measurements in California agriculture. Nieuwenhuijsen M.J., Noderer K.S., Schenker M.B., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Oct. 1997, Vol.32, No.4, p.355-363. Illus. 16 ref. (In English)

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Topics: agricultural operations; airborne dust; California; dust measurement; personal sampling; respirable dust; subjective assessment; USA. (71897)

CIS 98-1664 Respiratory function in vineyard and orchard workers. Zuskin E., Mustajbegovic J., Schachter E.N., Kern J., Pavicic D., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Feb. 1997, Vol.31, No.2, p.250-255. 30 ref. (In English)

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Topics: agriculture; chronic bronchitis; Croatia; dyspnoea; epidemiologic study; length of exposure; orchards; pulmonary function; respiratory diseases; smoking; ventilatory capacity; vineyards. (71978)

CIS 98-1665 The nature and distribution of daffodil pickers' rash. Julian C.G., Bowers P.W., Contact Dermatitis, Dec. 1997, Vol.37, No.6, p.259-262. Illus. 13 ref. (In English)

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Topics: daffodils; dermatitis; eczema; flower and perfume-plant growing; irritants; oxalates; United Kingdom. (71979)

CIS 98-1666 Occupational dermatitis in Danish gardeners and greenhouse workers. Paulsen E., Søgaard J., Andersen K.E., Contact Dermatitis, Dec. 1997, Vol.37, No.6, p.263-270. 12 ref. (In English)

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Topics: age-linked differences; Denmark; dermatitis; eczema; flower and perfume-plant growing; frequency rates; horticulture; questionnaire survey; sex-linked differences. (71980)

CIS 98-1667 Use of pesticides and causal factors of poisoning: A study among agricultural workers in Ethiopia. Lakew K., Mekonnen Y., African Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety, Dec. 1997, Vol.7, No.3, p.68-70. Illus. 9 ref. (In English)

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Topics: cholinesterase monitoring; crop protection; determination in blood; Ethiopia; exposure evaluation; organophosphorus compounds; personal protective equipment; pesticide poisoning; pesticides; risk awareness; risk factors. (72055)

CIS 98-1668 Exposure to captan in fruit growing. de Cock J., Heederik D., Kromhour H., Boleij J.S.M., Hoek F., Wegh H., Ny E.T., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, Mar. 1998, Vol.59, No.3, p.158-165. 24 ref. (In English)

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Topics: captan; crop protection; deposited dust; dust measurement; exposure evaluation; inhalation; job-exposure relation; length of exposure; neighbourhood populations; Netherlands; orchards; personal sampling; pesticides; respirable dust; skin absorption; survey. (72086)

CIS 98-1669 Determinants of exposure to captan in fruit growing. de Cock J., Heederik D., Kromhour H., Boleij J.S.M., Hoek F., Wegh H., Ny E.T., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, Mar. 1998, Vol.59, No.3, p.166-172. Illus. 12 ref. (In English)

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Topics: captan; crop protection; exposure evaluation; inhalation; job-exposure relation; length of exposure; Netherlands; orchards; pesticides; risk factors; skin absorption; survey. (72087)

CIS 98-1670 Work-related asthma and respiratory symptoms among workers exposed to metal-working fluids. Rosenman K.D., Reilly M.J., Kalinowski D., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Oct. 1997, Vol.32, No.4, p.325-331. 10 ref. (In English)

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Topics: amines; asthma; chronic bronchitis; coolants; cutting fluids; determination in air; length of exposure; metalworking industry; oil mist; respiratory diseases; respiratory impairment; smoking; survey; USA. (71894)

CIS 98-1671 Metalworking fluid-associated hypersensitivity pneumonitis: A workshop summary. Kreiss K., Cox-Ganser J., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Oct. 1997, Vol.32, No.4, p.423-432. 31 ref. (In English)

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Topics: allergic respiratory disorders; bacteria; bacterial toxins; coolants; epidemiologic study; extrinsic allergic alveolitis; fungi; medical supervision; metalworking industry; microorganisms; pulmonary granulomatosis; respiratory diseases. (71900)

CIS 98-1672 A task-based approach to assessing lead exposure among iron workers engaged in bridge rehabilitation. Goldberg M., Levin S.M., Doucette J.T., Griffin G., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Mar. 1997, Vol.31, No.3, p.310-318. Illus. 15 ref. (In English)

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Topics: bridge building; lead; determination in air; exposure evaluation; limitation of exposure; paints; personal sampling; structural steel work; USA. (71983)

CIS 98-1673 Lead poisoning among construction workers renovating a previously deleaded bridge. Reynolds S.J., Fuortes L.J., Garrels R.L., Whitten P., Sprince N.L., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Mar. 1997, Vol.31, No.3, p.319-323. 11 ref. (In English)

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Topics: bridge building; lead; determination in blood; implementation of control measures; lead poisoning; paints; structural steel work; USA. (71984)

CIS 98-1674 Reduced serum levels of ALT and GGT and high carbohydrate intake among workers exposed to toluene below the threshold limit values. Wang D.H., Ishii K., Seno E., Yane S., Horike T., Yamamoto H., Suganuma N., Arimichi M., Taketa K., Industrial Health, Jan. 1998, Vol.36, No.1, p.14-19. 15 ref. (In English)

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Topics: toluene; enzyme activity; epidemiologic study; hepatic disorders; Japan; liver function tests; nutrition. (71922)

CIS 98-1675 Protective impregnation of wool against moths and cockroaches with pyrethroids. (German: Motten- und Käferschutzausrüstung von Wolle mit synthetischen Pyrethroiden) Der Sicherheitsschirm, 1996, No.3, p.5-6. Illus. (In German)

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Topics: carpets; data sheet; diseases of nervous system; finishing (textiles, leather); first aid; Germany; impregnation; information of personnel; protective gloves; pyrethrins; pyrethroids; respiratory impairment; textile chemicals; textile industry; toxic substances; wool. (71956)

CIS 98-1676 Respiratory function of textile workers employed in dyeing cotton and wool fibers. Zuskin E., Mustajbegovic J., Schachter E.N., Doko-Jelinic J., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Mar. 1997, Vol.31, No.3, p.344-352. 31 ref. (In English)

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Topics: asthma; chronic bronchitis; Croatia; determination in air; dyeing; dyes; dyspnoea; epidemiologic study; harmful substances; irritation; pulmonary function; respiratory diseases; rhinitis; sinusitis; smoking; textile industry; ventilatory capacity. (71986)

CIS 98-1677 Respiratory diseases among union carpenters: Cohort and case-control analyses. Lipscomb H.J., Dement J.M., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Feb. 1998, Vol.33, No.2, p.131-150. 69 ref. (In English)

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Topics: age-linked differences; airborne dust; asthma; bronchitis; carpentry; case-control study; chronic bronchitis; cohort study; frequency rates; length of service; lung cancer; lung diseases; obstructive ventilatory impairment; respiratory diseases; sex-linked differences; USA. (72023)

CIS 98-1678 Assessment of past exposure to man-made vitreous fibers in the Swedish prefabricated house industry. Plato N., Gustavsson P., Krantz S., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Oct. 1997, Vol.32, No.4, p.349-354. Illus. 15 ref. (In English)

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Topics: building materials; construction industry; determination in air; epidemiologic study; evaluation of control measures; exposure evaluation; lung cancer; man-made fibres; mathematical models; mortality; Sweden. (71896)

CIS 98-1679 Monitoring of the health of traffic policemen in Egypt. Anwar W.A., African Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety, Aug. 1996, Vol.6, No.2, p.44-46. Illus. 15 ref. (In English)

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Topics: lead; chromosome changes; Egypt; epidemiologic study; exhaust gases; genetic effects; police forces; road transport; smoking. (71940)

CIS 98-1680 Activity-related safety precautions for dealing with filter dust. (German: Tätigkeitsbezogene Schutzmassnahmen beim Umgang mit Filterstäuben) Waldner-Sander S., Wiens H., Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Verlag für neue Wissenschaft GmbH, Bürgermeister-Smidt-Str. 74-46, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 1997. ix, 130p. Illus. 16 ref., ISBN 3-89429-813-8 (In German)

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Topics: carcinogens; description of technique; directive; dust control; exposure evaluation; filter dust collectors; Germany; glossary; irritants; particulate filters; personal protective equipment; short-term exposure; toxic substances. (71965)

CIS 98-1681 Chemical safety in Asia: Law and practice. Watfa N., Machida S., ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 1998. v, 72p., ISBN 92-2-110889-9 (In Arabic, English)

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Topics: Asia; Bahrain; chemical safety; China; ILO; India; international agreements; IPCS; Jordan; Kuwait; Lebanon; legislation; major hazards; Malaysia; national organization; occupational safety and health; Oman; Pakistan; role of employers organizations; role of workers organizations; Syrian Arab Republic; UNEP. (71928)

CIS 98-1682 Thiourea. 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, 1998. xxi, 171p. Bibl.ref. Price: DEM 97.00., ISBN 3-7776-0848-3 (In English)

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Topics: carcinogenic effects; thiourea; criteria document; ecotoxicology; eczema; Germany; legislation; literature survey; thyroid disorders; toxic effects; toxicology; translation. (71971)

CIS 98-1683 Proceedings of the Asbestos Symposium for the Countries of Central and Eastern Europe. Lehtinen S., Tossavainen A., Rantanen J., eds., Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Publication Office, Topeliuksenkatu 41 aA, 00250 Helsinki, Finland, 1998. v, 112p. Illus. Bibl.ref., ISBN 951-802-232-1 (In English)

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Topics: airborne dust; asbestos mining; asbestos processing industry; asbestos; asbestosis; cancer; chrysotile; conference; determination in air; diagnosis; Eastern Europe; exposure evaluation; Hungary; international cooperation; lung cancer; medical examinations; medical supervision; mesothelioma; morbidity; pleural thickening; respiratory diseases. (72071)

CIS 98-1684 Carcinogenic chemicals: Substances and preparations covered by Directive 90/394/EEC. (Spanish: Productos químicos carcinógenos: sustancias y preparados sometidos a la Directiva 90/394/CEE) Bartual Sánchez J., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1994. 6p. 3 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: carcinogens; classification; comment on directive; data sheet; European Communities; labelling; legislation; list of chemical substances; Spain; warning notices. (71903)

CIS 98-1685 Biological monitoring of genotoxic exposures: Cytogenetic techniques. (Spanish: Control biológico de la exposición a genotóxicos: técnicas citogenéticas) Solans Lampurlanés X., Hernández Malo M.R., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1994. 4p. Illus. 9 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: analysis of chromosome aberrations; chromosome changes; cytogenetic studies; data sheet; exposure tests; genetic effects; Spain; toxic substances. (71904)

CIS 98-1686 Odours: A factor of indoor air quality and comfort. (Spanish: Olores: un factor de calidad y confort en ambientes interiores) Berenguer Subils M.J., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1994. 5p. 8 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: buildings; data sheet; determination in air; health hazards; odour pollution; odour threshold; Spain. (71908)

CIS 98-1687 Laboratory safety: Management of small quantities of toxic and dangerous wastes. (Spanish: Seguridad en el laboratorio: gestión de residuos tóxicos y peligrosos en pequeñas cantidades) Gadea Carrera E., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1994. 4p. 13 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: classification; comment on directive; dangerous substances; data sheet; disposal of harmful waste; laboratories; legislation; Spain; toxic substances. (71909)

CIS 98-1688 Chemical safety CD-ROM - Information from international sources to promote safety in the use of chemicals at work, at home and in the environment. International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), International Occupational Safety and Health Information Centre (CIS), International Labour Office, 4 route des Morillons, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 1997. CD-ROM. Illus. Bibl.ref. Price: USD 99.00. (In English)

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Topics: agricultural chemicals; carcinogens; CD-ROM; chemical safety; CIS; computerized data bases; dangerous substances; data sheet; disposal of harmful waste; harmful substances; ILO; international agreements; IPCS; list of chemical substances; toxic substances; UNEP; warning notices; WHO. (72001)

CIS 98-1689 Metals and metalloids in workplace air by X-ray fluorescence spectrometry. Health and Safety Executive, Health and Safety Laboratory, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, July 1998. 29p. Illus. 57 ref. Price: GBP 15.00., ISBN 0-7176-1557-X (In English)

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Replaces MDHS 7 (CIS 88-1305), MDHS 11 (CIS 81-1958) and MDHS 13 (CIS 81-1964). Topics: airborne dust; comment on law; data sheet; description of equipment; description of technique; determination in air; fluorescence spectrometry; limitation of exposure; metalloids; metals; sampling and analysis; United Kingdom; x-ray spectrometry. (72067)

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CIS 98-1690 Ashes to ashes - Dust to dust. Murphy P., Walker A., Safety and Health Practitioner, Apr. 1998, Vol.16, No.4, p.48-49. Illus. (In English)

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Development of an expert system for the prevention of dust explosions. Topics: computer applications; dust explosions; explosion prevention; explosion venting; safety by design. (71938)

CIS 98-1691 Observations on warehouse fires. Palmer K., Loss Prevention Bulletin, Dec. 1996, No.132, p.12-15. Illus. 1 ref. (In English)

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Topics: case study; chemical industry; fire hazards; fire protection; packaging materials; safety by design; storage; warehouses. (72035)

CIS 98-1692 Chemical warehouse fire risk assessment. Kershaw S.J., Loss Prevention Bulletin, Dec. 1996, No.132, p.25-28. Illus. 7 ref. (In English)

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Topics: chemical industry; dangerous substances; fire hazards; fire protection; hazard evaluation; segregation; sources of ignition; warehouses. (72036)

CIS 98-1693 The assessment of individual risks from fires in warehouses containing toxic materials. Maddison T., Atkinson G., Kinsman P., Loss Prevention Bulletin, Dec. 1996, No.132, p.29-34. Illus. 12 ref. (In English)

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Topics: chemical industry; computer applications; fire behaviour; fire hazards; hazard evaluation; mathematical models; toxic substances; warehouses. (72037)

CIS 98-1694 Business is booming. Allen N., Fire Prevention, Apr. 1998, No.308, p.18-19. Illus. (In English)

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Brief review of methods for reducing the effects of dust explosions in industrial processes. Topics: dust explosions; explosion hazards; explosion protection; explosion suppression; explosion venting; flammable substances; prevention of explosion propagation; process engineering; sources of ignition. (72038)

CIS 98-1695 The protection racket. Whiteley B., Fire Prevention, Apr. 1998, No.308, p.20-21. Illus. (In English)

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Designing and installing fire protection in high-hazard sites. Topics: dangerous substances; fire detection; fire fighting; fire protection; fixed extinguishing systems; hazard evaluation; major hazards; portable fire extinguishers; safety by design. (72039)

CIS 98-1696 The show must go on. Ramsden N., Fire Prevention, Apr. 1998, No.308, p.24-26. Illus. (In English)

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Integrated approach to hazard management for effective fire protection. Topics: fire detection; fire fighting; fire hazards; fire protection; hazard evaluation; plant safety organization. (72040)

CIS 98-1697 Technological hazards: Prevention and control. (Spanish: Riesgo tecnológico: prevención y control) Rangel Gamboa F.A., Protección y seguridad, Jan.-Feb. 1997, No.251, p.30-36. Illus. 7 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: hazard evaluation; major hazards; new technologies; plant safety organization; safety analysis; total loss control. (72046)

CIS 98-1698 DUST-EXPERT. Fergus E., Hoult E., Lunn G., Norton G., Santon R., Tyldesley A., Wilson K., Loss Prevention Bulletin, June 1997, No.135, p.3-9, and Aug. 1997, No.136, p.3-6. Illus. 11 ref. (In English)

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Expert system software for dust explosion prevention and protection. Topics: computer applications; dust explosions; explosion prevention; explosion protection; explosion venting; hazard evaluation; safety by design; strength of materials. (72062)

CIS 98-1699 The LASTFIRE project. Loss Prevention Bulletin, Dec. 1997, No.138, p.15-19. Illus. (In English)

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Study of fire-related risks associated with large-diameter open-top floating-roof tanks. Topics: fire hazards; fire protection; flammable liquids; hazard evaluation; petroleum and natural gas industry; storage tanks. (72063)

CIS 98-1700 Electronic protective systems in explosion-proof installations. (German: Elektronische Schutzsysteme in explosionsgeschützten Anlagen) Krämer M., Johannsmeyer U., Wehinger H., Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Verlag für neue Wissenschaft GmbH, Bürgermeister-Smidt-Str. 74-46, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 1997. viii, 118p. Illus. 14 ref., ISBN 3-89429-837-5 (In German)

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Topics: computers; explosion protection; explosion-proof electrical equipment; explosive atmospheres; flameproof construction; Germany; reliability; report; safety devices. (71967)

CIS 98-1701 Electro-optic welding filters and welding screens. (German: Elektrooptische Schweisserschutzfilter und Abschirmungen an Schweisserarbeitsplätzen) Sutter E., Schirmacher A., Decker I., Zeise R., Ott G., Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Verlag für neue Wissenschaft GmbH, Bürgermeister-Smidt-Str. 74-46, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 1997. 170p. Illus. 41 ref., ISBN 3-89429-851-0 (In German)

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Topics: arc welding and cutting; comment on standard; face and eye protection; filter glasses; Germany; glare; job study; light transmission factor; manual arc welding; screens. (71968)

CIS 98-1702 Safety conditions in the loading and unloading of road tankers: Flammable liquids (I). (Spanish: Condiciones de seguridad en la carga y descarga de camiones cisterna: líquidos inflamables (I)) Méndez Bernal B., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1994. 7p. Illus. 9 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: data sheet; explosion prevention; flammable liquids; loading and unloading; safe working loads; safety by design; safety devices; Spain; static electricity elimination; tank trucks; transfer of liquids; ventilation systems. (71906)

CIS 98-1703 Safety conditions in the loading and unloading of road tankers: Flammable liquids (II). (Spanish: Condiciones de seguridad en la carga y descarga de camiones cisterna: líquidos inflamables (II)) Méndez Bernal B., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1994. 5p. Illus. 9 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: data sheet; explosion prevention; fire prevention; flammable liquids; loading and unloading; safe working methods; safety devices; Spain; tank trucks; transfer of liquids; warning notices. (71907)

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CIS 98-1704 Work organisation and working hours in the field of research and development - An empirical analysis of mechanical and electrical engineering. (German: Arbeitsorganisation und Arbeitszeitsregelungen im F&E-Bereich - Eine empirische Analyse in der Metall- und Elektrobranche) Frieling E., Pfitzmann J., Pfaus H., Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Verlag für neue Wissenschaft GmbH, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 1996. xi, 240p. Illus. 113 ref., ISBN 3-89429-763-8 (In German)

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Topics: computer aided design; electronics industry; flexible working time; Germany; machinery industry; part-time employment; questionnaire survey; statistical aspects; work organization; work time schedules. (71963)

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CIS 98-1705 Confined spaces: Killers on the loose?. Macdonald C., Australian Safety News, Mar. 1998, Vol.69, No.2, p.48-60. Illus. 11 ref. (In English)

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Topics: asphyxia; Australia; comment on standard; fatalities; hazard evaluation; management failure; role of management; work in confined spaces. (72029)

CIS 98-1706 Urinary and salivary stress hormone levels while performing arithmetic calculation in a noisy environment. Miki K., Kawamorita K., Araga Y., Musha T., Sudo A., Industrial Health, Jan. 1998, Vol.36, No.1, p.66-69. 11 ref. (In English)

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Topics: catecholamine excretion; determination in saliva; determination in urine; epinephrine excretion; hormone secretion; Japan; mental stress; mental work; noise; subjective assessment. (71926)

CIS 98-1707 Noise control of office copy machines. Wong C.C.J., Noise Control Engineering Journal, Jan.-Feb. 1998, Vol.46, No.1, p.11-14. Illus. 17 ref. (In English)

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Topics: duplicating; noise control; noise level; office equipment; safety by design. (72065)

CIS 98-1708 Evaluation of finger skin temperature by cold provocation test for diagnosis of vibration induced white finger (VWF). Tomida K., Morioka I., Kaewboonchoo O., Yamamoto H., Miyai N., Ishii N., Miyashita K., Industrial Health, Jan. 1998, Vol.36, No.1, p.20-26. Illus. 18 ref. (In English)

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Topics: chain saws; cold pressor test; exposure evaluation; hand-arm vibration; Japan; Raynaud's phenomenon; skin temperature; vascular function tests; vibrating tools; vibration. (71923)

CIS 98-1709 Acoustical emissions and immissions of the iron and steel industry. Bisio G., Rubatto G., Piromalli W., Noise Control Engineering Journal, Jan.-Feb. 1998, Vol.46, No.1, p.5-9. Illus. 18 ref. (In English)

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Topics: acoustic enclosure; blast furnaces; electric arc furnaces; iron and steel industry; neighbourhood populations; noise control; noise level; ore sintering plants; oxygen converters. (72064)

CIS 98-1710 Lymphoma and multiple myeloma mortality in relation to magnetic field exposure among electric utility workers. Schroeder J.C., Savitz D.A., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Oct. 1997, Vol.32, No.4, p.392-402. 53 ref. (In English)

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Topics: age-linked differences; cancer; electric power generation; electromagnetic fields; epidemiologic study; exposure evaluation; Hodgkin's disease; length of exposure; lymphoma; magnetic fields; mortality; myeloma; race-linked differences; USA. (71898)

CIS 98-1711 Occupational noise exposure of operators of heavy trucks. Seshagiri B., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, Mar. 1998, Vol.59, No.3, p.205-213. Illus. 17 ref. (In English)

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Topics: Canada; drivers; exposure evaluation; hearing loss; noise dosimetry; noise level measurement; noise level; risk factors; survey; trucks. (72090)

CIS 98-1712 Noise levels and hearing ability of female workers in a textile factory in Vietnam. Nguyen A.L., Nguyen T.C., Le Van T., Hoang M.H., Nguyen S., Jonai H., Villanueva M.B.G., Matsuda S., Sotoyama M., Sudo A., Industrial Health, Jan. 1998, Vol.36, No.1, p.61-65. Illus. 12 ref. (In English)

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Topics: age-linked differences; audiometric tests; epidemiologic study; hearing loss; hearing threshold; noise level; textile industry; Vietnam D.R.; weaving; women. (71925)

CIS 98-1713 Chromosome aberrations in hospital workers: Evidence from surveillance studies in Italy (1963-1993). Bonassi S., Forni A., Bigatti P., Canevarollo N., De Ferrari M., Lando C, Padovani P., Bevegni M., Stella M., Vecchio D., Puntoni R., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Mar. 1997, Vol.31, No.3, p.353-360. Illus. 37 ref. (In English)

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Topics: analysis of chromosome aberrations; chromosome changes; epidemiologic study; exposure evaluation; genetic effects; health care personnel; hospitals; ionizing radiation; Italy. (71987)

CIS 98-1714 Reducing noise at work - Guidance on the Noise at Work Regulations 1989. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. vii, 91p. Illus. 29 ref. Price: GBP 9.75., ISBN 0-7176-1511-1 (In English)

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Topics: acoustic enclosure; comment on law; earmuffs; earplugs; evaluation of equipment; exposure evaluation; exposure records; glossary; hazard evaluation; hearing protection; information of personnel; labelling; legislation; machinery; noise control; noise dosimetry; noise level measurement; responsibilities of employers; safety by design; selection of equipment; silencers; sound absorption; sound isolation; substitution; supply of information; supply of personal protective equipment; United Kingdom. (72085)

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CIS 98-1715 Anchoring systems to prevent falls from heights. (Spanish: Sistemas de anclaje contra caídas de altura) Fino E.C., Protección y seguridad, Jan.-Feb. 1997, No.251, p.28-29. (In Spanish)

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Topics: anchoring devices; classification; comment on standard; international agreements; monitoring of safety devices; preventive maintenance; protection against falls from heights. (72045)

CIS 98-1716 Hand injuries and protective gloves. (German: Handverletzungen und Schutzhandschuhe) Jäger W., Holland U., Die BG, Feb. 1997, No.2, p.62-66. Illus. 2 ref. (In German)

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Topics: causes of accidents; evaluation of equipment; Germany; hand injuries; personal protective equipment; protective gloves; selection of equipment; statistics. (71953)

CIS 98-1717 Medical effects of being suspended in harnesses. (German: Medizinische Auswirkungen des Hängens in Sicherheitsgurten) Bariod J., Théry B., Die BG, Jan. 1997, No.1, p.8-11. 16 ref. (In German)

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Topics: arrhythmia; cold stress; experimental determination; France; harnesses; human experiments; protection against falls from heights; pulse rate; shock following injury; unconsciousness; vertigo. (71954)

CIS 98-1718 Analysis of instruments for monitoring the safety of ships: the regional case in Europe (1982-1996). (Spanish: Análisis de los instrumentos para el control de la seguridad del buque: casuística regional en el espacio europeo (1982-1996)) Piniella Corbacho F., Mapfre seguridad, 1st Quarter 1997, No.65, p.23-33. Illus. 10 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: comment on law; European Communities; inspection; international agreements; legislation; safety rules; sea transport; ships. (72042)

CIS 98-1719 Workplace floor surfaces - Safety issues. Taylor S.N., Health and Safety Executive, Directorate of Science and Technology, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. v, 32p. 68 ref. (In English)

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Topics: antislip floors; cleaning of workplaces; conductive floors; falls of persons; flammable substances; flooring; glossary; impact strength; legislation; report; slippery floors; United Kingdom; wear. (72072)

CIS 98-1720 Cutting resistance of protective gloves. (German: Schnittfestigkeit von Schutzhandschuhen) Heudorfer W., Gebhardt H., Bulheller S., Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 101110, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 1996. 151p. Illus. 23 ref. Price: DEM 29.00., ISBN 3-89429-788-3 (In German)

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Topics: cutting resistance; description of technique; experimental determination; hand and arm protection; materials testing; metalworking industry; protective gloves. (71957)

CIS 98-1721 Safety in pressure testing. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 3rd ed., 1998. 11p. Illus. 39 ref. Price: GBP 6.00., ISBN 0-7176-0811-5 (In English)

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Topics: data sheet; equipment testing; hazard evaluation; hydraulic testing; leak detection; permits-to-work; pressure testing; pressure vessels and systems; safe working methods; United Kingdom. (72066)

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CIS 98-1722 Methods for quantitative assessment of airborne levels of noninfectious microorganisms in highly contaminated work environments. Eduard W., Heederik D., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, Feb. 1998, Vol.59, No.2, p.113-127. 184 ref. (In English)

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Topics: accuracy; aerosols; allergens; antigens; bacterial toxins; biological hazards; comparative study; determination in air; evaluation of technique; filtration sampling; impaction sampling; literature survey; microorganisms; microscopic determination; moulds. (72077)

CIS 98-1723 A risk/cost analysis of alternative screening intervals for occupational tuberculosis infection. Nicas M., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, Feb. 1998, Vol.59, No.2, p.104-112. Illus. 19 ref. (In English)

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Topics: comment on directive; cost-benefit analysis; exposure tests; hazard evaluation; health care personnel; infection control; medical supervision; tuberculosis; USA. (72076)

CIS 98-1724 A seven-year follow-up study of lung function and methacholine responsiveness in sensitized and non-sensitized workers handling laboratory animals. Sjöstedt L., Willers S., Ørbaek P., Wollmer P., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Feb. 1998, Vol.40, No.2, p.118-124. 25 ref. (In English)

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Topics: allergens; allergy tests; asthma; experimental animals; laboratory work; long-term study; pulmonary function; pulmonary ventilation; respiratory function tests; rhinitis; sensitization; Sweden. (72007)

CIS 98-1725 Airborne mycotoxins (aflatoxins and trichothecenes) in work environments. (Spanish: Micotoxinas (aflatoxinas y tricotecenos) en ambientes laborales) Martí Solé M.C., Alonso Espadalé R.M., Constans Aubert A., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1994. 4p. 16 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: aflatoxins; airborne dust; biological hazards; carcinogenic effects; data sheet; determination in air; fungi; immunotoxic effects; inhalation toxicity; mycotoxins; neurotoxic effects; Spain; toxic effects. (71901)

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CIS 98-1726 Isodynamic evaluation of trunk muscles and low-back pain among workers in a steel factory. Burdorf A., van Riel M., van Wingerden J.P., van Wingerden S., Snijders C., Ergonomics, Oct. 1995, Vol.38, No.10, p.2107-2117. 28 ref. (In English)

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Topics: backache; dynamic muscular work; iron and steel industry; maintenance; muscular strength; physical workload. (71893)

CIS 98-1727 Cervical and back pain syndrome in port workers. Waśkiewicz J., Bulletin of the Institute of Maritime and Tropical Medicine in Gdynia, 1997, Vol.XLVIII, No.1/4, p.41-48. 19 ref. (In English)

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Topics: back disorders; backache; cervical column; dock work; epidemiologic study; materials handling; neck disorders; physical workload; Poland; sickness absenteeism. (72032)

CIS 98-1728 The prevalence of work-related upper limb disorders in a printing factory. Trail I.A., Occupational Medicine, Jan. 1998, Vol.48, No.1, p.23-26. Illus. 5 ref. (In English)

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Topics: epidemiologic study; ergonomic evaluation; ergonomics; frequency rates; printing industry; repetitive work; United Kingdom; upper extremity disorders. (72003)

CIS 98-1729 Shiftwork: Working towards solutions. Greenwood K., ed., International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Mar. 1998, Vol.21, Nos.3-4, p.165-340. Illus. Bibl.ref. (In English)

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Selection of papers presented at an international symposium on night and shift work held in Connecticut, USA, June 1995. Topics: adaptation of man to work; artificial lighting; circadian rhythm; cognitive performance; conference; fatigue; health hazards; mental stress; mental work capacity; night work; occupational accidents; shift work; sickness absenteeism; sleep deprivation; sleep; social aspects; vigilance; work organization; work time schedules. (71921)

CIS 98-1730 Proceedings of the fourth SEAES conference "Ergonomics for productivity and safe work". Journal of Human Ergology, June 1996, Vol.25, No.1, p.1-103. Illus. Bibl.ref. (In English)

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Topics: anthropometry; backache; conference; ergonomic evaluation; ergonomics; fatigue; heat load; hot workplaces; manual handling; manual lifting; musculoskeletal diseases; physical workload; radiant heat; regulation of body temperature; shift work; work capacity; work efficiency; work posture; work study; workplace design. (71934)

CIS 98-1731 Ergonomics in new organizations. (Spanish: La ergonomía en las nuevas organizaciones) Niño Escalante J., Mapfre seguridad, 1st Quarter 1997, No.65, p.47-55. Illus. 5 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: conditions of work; ergonomic evaluation; ergonomics; mental stress; new technologies; physical workload; risk factors; work organization. (72043)

CIS 98-1732 Ergonomics: A healthy choice. (Spanish: La ergonomía: una opción saludable) Gamboa J.I., Protección y seguridad, Jan.-Feb. 1997, No.251, p.22-27. Illus. 1 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: design of equipment; ergonomic evaluation; ergonomics; mental workload; office chairs; office work; work posture; workplace design. (72044)

CIS 98-1733 Industrial safety for job satisfaction and the solution of productivity problems. (Spanish: La seguridad industrial como vía para la satisfacción laboral y la solución de problemas productivos) O'Reilly Herrera Y.A., Sanabria Reyes O., Mapfre seguridad, 4th Quarter 1996, No.64, p.3-13. Illus. 8 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: design of equipment; ergonomic evaluation; increase in productivity; job study; pharmaceutical industry; repetitive work; safety and productivity; seats and working surfaces; speed of work; workplace design. (72049)

CIS 98-1734 Ergonomics. Abeysekera J.D.A., Scott P.A., Kogi K., Rosskam E., Baichoo P., Lehtinen S., Luopajärvi T., Ketola R., African Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety, Aug. 1997, Vol.7, No.2, p.27, 28-30, 31-33, 34-35, 36-37, 38-39. Illus. Bibl.ref. (In English)

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Series of short articles on the application of ergonomics in African workplaces. Topics: Africa; ergonomic evaluation; ergonomics; implementation of control measures; manual handling; Mauritius; repetitive strain injury; small enterprises; South Africa; work efficiency; workers participation. (72056)

CIS 98-1735 Ergonomics and organization of work. Kofi A.A., Krungkraiwong S., Sen R.N., Manuaba A., Kogi K., Sensarma S.K., Lehtinen S., Wiliams S., Asian-Pacific Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety, Dec. 1997, Vol.4, No.3, p.59-79 (whole issue). Illus. Bibl.ref. (In English)

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Topics: Asia; conditions of work; construction work; ergonomic evaluation; ergonomics; hazard evaluation; ILO; India; Indonesia; ongoing research; safety and health training; small enterprises; Thailand; work organization. (72059)

CIS 98-1736 The cost-effectiveness of spinal care education as a preventive strategy for spinal injury. Tuchin P., Pollard H., Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand, Feb. 1998, Vol.14, No.1, p.43-51. 52 ref. (In English)

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Topics: accident absenteeism; Australia; back disorders; cost-benefit analysis; manual handling; programme evaluation; risk awareness; safety training in industry. (71932)

CIS 98-1737 A study to determine the extent of musculoskeletal disorders in forestry chainsaw operators. Hulse S.A., Gunstone K.W., Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. vi, 63p. Illus. Price: GBP 20.00., ISBN 0-7176-1601-0 (In English)

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Topics: back disorders; chain saws; hand; job-exposure relation; length of service; logging and forestry operations; lower extremity disorders; musculoskeletal diseases; questionnaire survey; report; tree felling; United Kingdom; upper extremity disorders; wrist. (72069)

CIS 98-1738 Catalogue of requirements for software development - Selection and application. (German: Anforderungskatalog für Softwareentwicklung - Auswahl und Anwendung) Triebe J.K., Wittstock M., Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Verlag für neue Wissenschaft GmbH, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 1996. viii, 222p. Illus. Bibl.ref., ISBN 3-89429-745-X (In German)

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Topics: backache; comfort assessment; comment on directive; comment on standard; computer programme; CRT display terminals; ergonomic evaluation; ergonomics; Germany; job study; musculoskeletal diseases; office work; questionnaire survey. (71961)

CIS 98-1739 Development of a procedure for the quality control of computer screens in a field test. (German: Entwicklung eines Verfahrens für eine Güteprüfung von Bildschirmen im Feld) Bauer D., Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Verlag für neue Wissenschaft GmbH, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 1996. iii, 69p. Illus. 16 ref., ISBN 3-89429-687-9 (In German)

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Topics: comment on directive; contrast; CRT display terminals; description of technique; ergonomics; evaluation of equipment; Germany; lighting and colour; visual comfort; visual fatigue; visual function disorders; workplace design. (71962)

CIS 98-1740 Stress analysis by an ergonomic job analysis procedure (AET) and occupational diseases. (German: AET-Belastungsanalyse und arbeitsbedingte Erkrankungen) Landau K., Rohmert W., Imhof-Gildein B., Mücke S., Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Verlag für neue Wissenschaft GmbH, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 1996. viii, 116p. Illus. 78 ref., ISBN 3-89429-759-X (In German)

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Topics: age-linked differences; data processing; dynamic muscular work; epidemiology; Germany; occupation disease relation; occupational diseases; physical workload; sex-linked differences; statistical evaluation; stress factors; vibration. (71964)

CIS 98-1741 Cold provocation tests for the diagnosis of vibration-induced white finger: Standardisation and repeatability. Griffin M.J., Lindsell C.J., Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. iv, 38p. Illus. 17 ref. Price: GBP 15.00., ISBN 0-7176-1574-X (In English)

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Topics: blood pressure measurement; cold pressor test; diagnosis; evaluation of technique; fingers; Raynaud's phenomenon; report; United Kingdom; vascular function tests; vibration. (72068)

CIS 98-1742 Neurotoxicity: Colour vision evaluation. (Spanish: Neurotoxicidad: estudio de la visión cromática) Solé Gómez M.D., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1994. 6p. Illus. 19 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: colour vision deficiency; colour vision; data sheet; neurotoxic effects; Spain; vision tests. (71902)

CIS 98-1743 Physiological responses to stress. (Spanish: Fisiología del estrés) Nogareda Cuixart S., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1994. 5p. Illus. 12 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: biological effects; data sheet; mental stress; occupational physiology; physiology of nervous system; Spain; stress evaluation. (71905)

CIS 98-1744 Ergonomics Abstracts on CD-ROM - Version 3. Ergonomics Abstracts on CD-ROM, Taylor and Francis Ltd., Rankine Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG24 8PR, United Kingdom, 1998. CD-ROM for Windows and DOS. Price: USD 1,100. (In English)

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Topics: body mechanics; CD-ROM; communications; control elements; design of equipment; ergonomics; human factors; occupational physiology; social aspects; visual displays; work capacity; work design; workplace design. (72081)

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CIS 98-1745 Stress among package truck drivers. Orris P., Hartman D.E., Strauss P., Anderson R.J., Collins J., Knopp C., Xu Y., Melius J., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Feb. 1997, Vol.31, No.2, p.202-210. 19 ref. (In English)

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Topics: deliverymen; drivers; mental stress; physical workload; questionnaire survey; road transport; stress factors; subjective assessment; USA; work organization. (71975)

CIS 98-1746 Job satisfaction and perceptions of health. Safety Review, Mar. 1998, No.63, insert p.i-x. (In English)

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Topics: human relations; job dissatisfaction; psychology of work organization; social aspects; state of health. (71891)

CIS 98-1747 Drugs misuse at work. Hermansson U., Safety and Health Practitioner, Apr. 1998, Vol.16, No.4, p.30-32. 13 ref. (In English)

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Detection and management of drugs misuse at work. Topics: drug dependence; drug testing; health programmes; information of personnel; narcotics; work capacity. (71936)

CIS 98-1748 Reducing the impact of human error. Whalley-Lloyd S., Safety and Health Practitioner, May 1998, Vol.16, No.5, p.20-24. Illus. 10 ref. (In English)

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Topics: analysis of accident causes; hazard evaluation; human behaviour; human factors; human failure; human relations; risk factors; safety planning; safety service records. (72052)

CIS 98-1749 Emotional disorders and health in the enterprise. (German: Psychische Befindensbeeinträchtigungen und Gesundheit im Betrieb) von Eckardstein D., Lueger G., Niedl K., Schuster B., Rainer Hampp Verlag, Meringerzeller Str.16, 86415 Mering, Germany, 1995. 401p. Illus. 362 ref. Price: DEM 49.80., ISBN 3-87988-111-1 (In German)

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Topics: alcoholism; anxiety; cost of accidents; depressive neurosis; drug dependence; Germany; human behaviour; human relations; mental disorders; neurosis; psychology of absenteeism; psychology of work organization; psychosomatic disorders; round-up; social climate; stress factors. (71959)

CIS 98-1750 Human reliability: Basic concepts. (Spanish: Fiabilidad humana: conceptos básicos) de Arquer M.I., Nogareda C., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1994. 6p. 11 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: behaviour study; data sheet; ergonomics; hazard evaluation; human factors; human failure; Spain. (71910)

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