CIS 99-1 Law on equipment safety - Personal protective equipment (PPE) [Germany]. (German: Gerätesicherheitsgesetz - Persönliche Schutzausrüstung - PSA) Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin, Fachgruppe AS 1.1, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 1997. 155p. Index. Price: DEM 28.50., ISBN 3-89701-081-X (In German)

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Topics: compendium; directive; European Communities; Germany; law; legislation; national organization; personal protective equipment. (72161)

CIS 99-2 Federal labour law [Mexico]. (Spanish: Ley Federal del Trabajo [México]) Photocopy, 193p. On file at CIS. (In Spanish)

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This Law entered into force 1 Oct. 1995. Topics: conditions of work; law; Mexico; plant safety and health organization; responsibilities of employees; responsibilities of employers; schedule of occupational diseases; women; workmen's compensation; young persons. (72414)

CIS 99-3 Act No.23/1997 of 19 November establishing a Regional Occupational Safety and Health Institute [Spain]. (Spanish: Ley 23/1997, de 19 de noviembre, de Creación del Instituto Regional de Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo [España]) Boletín Oficial de la Comunidad de Madrid, 27 Nov. 1997, No.282, p.4-7. (In Spanish)

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This Act applies to the municipality of Madrid. Topics: accident investigation; conditions of work; hazard evaluation; law; safety and health engineering; safety and health institutions; safety and health organization; safety and health training; safety literature; Spain. (72430)

CIS 99-4 Occupational Safety and Health (Workplace health, safety and welfare) Regulations, 1997 [Seychelles]. Photocopy, 19p. On file at CIS. (In English)

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These Regulations repeal the 1991 Regulations on the same subject. Topics: conditions of work; first-aid equipment; first-aid organization; harmful substances; hearing protection; housekeeping; information of personnel; law; lighting; limitation of exposure; manual handling; medical supervision; noise control; preventive maintenance; radiation protection; responsibilities of employers; rest rooms; safety and health organization; sanitary facilities; Seychelles; supply of personal protective equipment; ventilation; washing facilities; welfare facilities; work in confined spaces. (72412)

CIS 99-5 Decree-Law No.348/93 concerning minimum safety and health requirements in the use of personal protective equipment [Portugal]. (Portuguese: Decreto-Lei n°348/93 sobre as prescrições mínimas de segurança e de saúde dos trabalhadores na utilização de equipamentos de protecção individual) Diário da República, 1 Oct. 1993, I Serie-A, No.231, p.5553-5554. (In Portuguese)

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Decree-Law transposing into Portuguese law the provisions of Council Directive 89/656/EEC of 30 Nov. 1989 (CIS 90-385) on the same subject. Topics: compliance tests; information of personnel; law; penalties; personal protective equipment; Portugal; protective clothing; responsibilities of employees; responsibilities of employers; supply of personal protective equipment. (72416)

CIS 99-6 Notification amending the Notification of 1997 concerning the performance of work [Denmark]. (Danish: Bekendtgørelse om ændring af bekendtgørelse om arbejdets udførelse) Lovtidende A, 17 Dec. 1997, Vol.190, No.1017, p.6141-6143. (In Danish)

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This Notification amends Notification No.867 of 1994 (CIS 95-384) on the same subject. Topics: Denmark; law; plant safety and health organization; responsibilities of employers; safe working methods; safety planning. (72420)

CIS 99-7 Directive of 26 March 1998 on enhancing the direction and organization of the implementation of the labor protection work in new situations [Vietnam]. Công Báo, 10 May 1998, No. 13, p.15-17. (In English)

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Topics: conditions of work; fire fighting; fire prevention; information of personnel; inspection; law; mobile fire fighting equipment; safety and health committees; safety and health institutions; safety and health organization; safety and health training; Vietnam D.R. (72421)

CIS 99-8 Legislation concerning the general system of occupational hazards [Colombia]. (Spanish: Legislación del sistema general de riesgos profesionales [Colombia]) Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social, Instituto de seguros sociales, Santafé de Bogotá, Colombia, Feb. 1995. ix, 104p. (In Spanish)

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Topics: classification; Colombia; health hazards; legislation; safety and health organization; workmen's compensation. (72413)

CIS 99-9 Act No.593 of 1997 concerning occupational medicine [Poland]. (Polish: 593 Ustawa z dnia 27 czerwca 1997 r. o służbie medycyny pracy) Dziennik Ustaw, 13 Aug. 1997, No. 96, p.3026-3032. (In Polish)

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This Act entered into force 1 Jan. 1998. Topics: industrial physicians; information of personnel; law; medical examinations; medical prevention; medical supervision; occupational medicine; plant health organization; plant health services; Poland. (72411)

CIS 99-10 Order No.1/1977 respecting the definition and organisation of primary health care for workers in establishments employing more than 50 workers [Bahrain]. In: The Labour Law for the Private Sector, 1976 and Legislation Relating Thereto, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, Bahrain, 1986. p.180-182. (In English)

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Topics: Bahrain; law; medical supervision; penalties; plant health organization; plant health services. (72418)

CIS 99-11 Decree No.97-454 of 30 April 1997. Schedules of prescribed occupational diseases - Modifications and additions [France]. (French: Décret n°97-454 du 30 avril 1997. Tableaux des maladies professionnelles - Modifications et adjonctions [France]) Ministère du Travail et des Affaires sociales, Cahiers de notes documentaires - Hygiène et sécurité du travail, Offprint, 2nd Quarter 1997, No.167, p.343-344. (In French)

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Topics: allergic respiratory disorders; bronchial cancer; France; latex; law; mineral dust pneumoconiosis; occupational diseases; schedule of occupational diseases; silica. (72427)

CIS 99-12 Directive No.242 of 1998 on the use of carcinogenic chemicals at work [Norway]. (Norwegian: Forskrift om arbeid med kreftframkallende kjemikalier) Norsk Lovtidend, 17 Apr. 1998, Part I, Vol.6, p.352-359. (In Norwegian)

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Topics: carcinogens; chemical hazards; dangerous substances; information of personnel; inspection; law; Norway; prohibited work; qualifications; responsibilities of employers; safety and health training; safety checks. (72422)

CIS 99-13 Regulation on safety in the use of toxic substances in agriculture [Costa Rica]. (Spanish: Reglamento de Seguridad sobre Empleo de Sustancias Tóxicas en la Agricultura [Costa Rica]) Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social, San José, Costa Rica, 1980. 5p. (In Spanish)

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Topics: agriculture; chemical hazards; Costa Rica; housekeeping; labour inspection; law; maintenance; medical supervision; penalties; personal protective equipment; protective clothing; protective gloves; rescue organization; responsibilities of employers; safety and health organization; safety footwear; supply of personal protective equipment; toxic substances; washing facilities; workplaces. (72424)

CIS 99-14 Decree No.97-331 and Order of 10 April 1997 concerning the protection of workers exposed to silica dust [France]. (French: Décret n°97-331 et arrêté du 10 avril 1997 concernant la protection des travailleurs exposés aux poussières de silice [France]) Ministère du Travail et des Affaires sociales, Cahiers de notes documentaires - Hygiène et sécurité du travail, Offprint, 2nd Quarter 1997, No.167, p.342. (In French)

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The Decree of 10 April 1997 concerns the protection of certain workers against inhalation of silica dust at work and the Order of 10 April 1997 concerns the control of worker exposure to cristalline silica dust. The Decree repeals Decree No.50-1289 of 16 October 1950 concerning the prevention of occupational silicosis. Topics: compliance with exposure limits; determination of concentration; exposure evaluation; France; hazard evaluation; health hazards; law; medical supervision; respirable dust; silica; taking of samples; threshold limit values. (72426)

CIS 99-15 Decree No.97-517 of 15 May 1997 on the classification of hazardous wastes [France]. (French: Décret n°97-517 du 15 mai 1997 relatif à la classification des déchets dangereux [France]) Journal officiel de la République française, 23 May 1997, p.7764-7769. (In French)

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This Decree entered into force 1 January 1998. Topics: carcinogens; classification; corrosive substances; dangerous substances; explosive substances; flammable substances; France; harmful substances; hazard identification; industrial waste; law; list; mutagens; refuse; toxic substances. (72432)

CIS 99-16 Order of 7 August 1997 concerning restrictions on the marketing and use of certain products containing hazardous substances [France]. (French: Arrêté du 7 août 1997 relatif aux limitations de mise sur le marché et d'emploi de certains produits contenant des substances dangereuses [France]) Journal officiel de la République française, 17 Aug. 1997, p.12218-12221. (In French)

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This Order applies only to marketing and use of dangerous products for the public; occupational use of dangerous substances is exempt. The substances concerned are listed in an annex. Topics: carcinogens; dangerous substances; data sheet; France; hazard identification; labelling; law; mutagens; prohibition of use; toxic substances; woodworking industry. (72434)

CIS 99-17 Council Directive 97/42/EC of 27 June 1997 amending for the first time Directive 90/394/EEC on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens at work (Sixth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) [European Communities]. (French: Directive 97/42/CE du Conseil du 27 juin 1997 portant première modification de la Directive 90/394/CEE concernant la protection des travailleurs contre les risques liés à l'exposition à des agents cancérogènes au travail [Communautés européennes]) Journal officiel des Communautés européennes - Official Journal of the European Communities, 8 July 1997, No.L 179, p.4-6. (In English, French)

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This Directive amends Directive 90/394/EEC of 28 June 1990 (CIS 90-1758). Member States of the European Union must bring into force provisions to comply with this Directive no later than 27 June 2000. Topics: carcinogens; asbestos; benzene; vinyl chloride; chemical products; determination of exposure limits; directive; European Communities; polycyclic hydrocarbons; threshold limit values. (72438)

CIS 99-18 Orders of 24 December 1996 concerning exemptions from the prohibition of asbestos [France]. (French: Arrêtés du 24 déc. 1996 relatifs aux exceptions à l'interdiction de l'amiante [France]) Journal officiel de la République française, 26 Dec. 1996, p.19128-19129. (In French)

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Two Orders, one concerning exemptions from the prohibition of asbestos, the other concerning registration of exemptions from the prohibition of asbestos. Topics: approval; asbestos; France; labour inspection; law; notification of dangerous substances; prohibition of use. (72439)

CIS 99-19 Commission Decision of 26 June 1998 on... dispensations... on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances [European Communities]. (French: Décision de la Commission du 26 juin 1998 concernant ... l'octroi de dispenses ... relative à la maîtrise des dangers liés aux accidents majeurs impliquant des substances dangereuses [Communautés européennes]) Journal officiel des Communautés européennes - Official Journal of the European Communities, 8 July 1998, No.L 192, p.19-20. (In English, French)

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Commission Decision of 26 June 1998 concerning harmonized criteria for dispensations according to Article 9 of Council Directive 96/82/EC (CIS 97-1079) on the same subject. Topics: classification; dangerous substances; directive; European Communities; major hazards; notification of dangerous substances; safety and health organization. (72423)

CIS 99-20 Commission Directive 98/65/EC of 3 September 1998 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 82/130/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres in mines susceptible to firedamp [European Communities]. (French: Directive 98/65/CE de la Commission du 3 sept. 1998 portant adaptation au progrès technique de la directive 82/130/CEE du Conseil concernant ... le matériel électrique utilisable en atmosphère explosible des mines grisouteuses [Communautés européennes]) Journal officiel des Communautés européennes - Official Journal of the European Communities, 19 Sep. 1998, Vol.41, No.L 257, p.29-34. (In English, French)

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This Directive amends Council Directive 82/130/EEC (CIS 94-1463). Topics: directive; European Communities; explosion hazards; explosion protection; explosion-proof electrical equipment; explosive atmospheres; mining industry; safety by design. (72428)

CIS 99-21 Decree No.96-1010 of 19 November 1996 concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres [France]. (French: Décret n°96-1010 du 19 nov. 1996 relatif aux appareils et aux systèmes de protection destinés à être utilisés en atmosphère explosible [France]) Journal officiel de la République française, 24 Nov. 1996, p.17141-17151. (In French)

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This Decree repeals from 1 July 2003 Decree No.78-779 of 17 July 1978 on the construction of electrical equipment for use in explosive atmospheres (CIS 79-1525). It is implemented by the Order of 3 March 1997 (CIS 99-22). Topics: alarm systems; approval; compliance tests; control elements; data sheet; explosion protection; explosion-proof electrical equipment; explosive atmosphere detection; explosive atmospheres; flammable dust; France; gases; law; load limiting devices; machinery; marking; mists; penalties; restraining mechanisms; safety devices; safety engineering. (72435)

CIS 99-22 Order of 3 March 1997 defining an EC model declaration of conformity and the contents of a written certificate of conformity for components ... intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres [France]. (French: Arrêté du 3 mars 1997 définissant un modèle de déclaration CE de conformité et le contenu de l'attestation écrite de conformité d'un composant ... destiné à être utilisé en atmosphères explosibles [France]) Journal officiel de la République française, 20 Apr. 1997, p.6020-6021. (In French)

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This Order implements Decree No.96-1010 of 19 November 1996 concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (see CIS 99-21). Topics: approval; compliance tests; explosion protection; explosive atmospheres; France; law; machinery; safety devices. (72436)

CIS 99-23 Decree-Law No.349/93 concerning the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display screen equipment [Portugal]. (Portuguese: Decreto-Lei n°349/93 sobre as prescrições mínimas de segurança e de saúde respeitantes ao trabalho com equipamentos dotados de visor) Diário da República, 1 Oct. 1993, I Serie-A, No.231, p.5554-5556. (In Portuguese)

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Decree-Law transposing into Portuguese law Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 (CIS 90-1069) on the same subject. Topics: CRT display terminals; information of personnel; law; medical supervision; penalties; Portugal; responsibilities of employers; vision tests; workplace design. (72417)

CIS 99-24 Decree No.989/93 concerning minimum safety and health requirements for work with visual display equipment [Portugal]. (Portuguese: Portaria n°989/93 sobre às prescrições minimas de segurança e de saúde respeitantes ao trabalho com equipamentos dotados de visor) Diário da República, 6 Oct. 1993, I Serie-B, No.234, p.5603. (In Portuguese)

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Decree taken pursuant to Decree-Law No.349/93 (CIS 99-23). Topics: CRT display terminals; illumination levels; law; lighting; noise level; Portugal; thermal environment; workplace design. (72419)

CIS 99-25 Decision of 21 January 1997 establishing the automatic processing of personal information within the Office of Protection against Ionizing Radiation in order to monitor the exposure of certain workers to ionizing radiation [France]. (French: Décision du 21 janv. 1997 portant création au sein de l'Office de protection contre les rayonnements ionisants d'un traitement automatisé d'informations nominatives ayant pour finalité la surveillance de l'exposition aux rayonnements ionisants [France]) Photocopy, 3p. On file at CIS. (In French)

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This Decision refers to certain workers exposed to ionizing radiation as defined in Decrees 86-1103 of 2 October 1986 (CIS 87-50) and 75-306 of 28 April 1975 (CIS 75-1322) as amended. Topics: exposure records; exposure; France; industrial physicians; information processing and retrieval; ionizing radiation; law; medical supervision; personnel monitoring; radiation protection; radioactive substances; role of medical labour inspection. (72433)

CIS 99-26 Order of 23 January 1997 concerning the limitation of noise emitted by classified installations for the protection of the environment [France]. (French: Arrêté du 23 janvier 1997 relatif à la limitation des bruits émis dans l'environnement par les installations classées pour la protection de l'environnement [France]) Journal officiel de la République française, 27 Mar. 1997, p.4785-4787. (In French)

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Topics: dangerous equipment; description of technique; earthmoving equipment; France; inspection; law; mathematical analysis; noise control; noise level measurement; noise. (72437)

CIS 99-27 Royal Decree No.1435 of 1992 on machines [Spain]. (Spanish: Real Decreto 1435/1992, de 27 de noviembre, por el que se dictan las disposiciones de aplicación de la Directiva del Consejo 89/392/CEE, relativa a la aproximación de las legislaciones de los estados miembros sobre máquinas [España]) Boletín Oficial del Estado, 11 Dec. 1992, No. 297, p.10177-10199. (In Spanish)

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This Decree transposes into Spanish legislation Council Directive 89/392/EEC on the approximation of the laws of member States relating to machines (CIS 89-1442). It has been amended by Decree No.56 of 20 January 1995 (CIS 99-28). Topics: alarm systems; approval; chains; control elements; danger symbols; dangerous equipment; electricity; ergonomics; explosion prevention; fire prevention; hazard identification; law; lifting equipment; machinery guarding regulations; machinery; maintenance; marking; protection against extreme temperatures; restricted areas; ropes; safety and health organization; Spain; warning notices; workplace design. (72425)

CIS 99-28 Royal Decree 56/1995 of 20 January amending Royal Decree 1435/1992 of 27 November concerning the application of Council Directive 89/392/EEC relating to machinery [Spain]. (Spanish: Real Decreto 56/1995, de 20 de enero, por el que se modifica el Real Decreto 1435/1992, de 27 de noviembre, relativo a las disposiciones de aplicación de la Directiva del Consejo 89/392/CEE, sobre máquinas [España]) Boletín Oficial del Estado, 8 Feb. 1995, No. 33, p.1213-1219. (In Spanish)

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This Royal Decree amends Royal Decree 1435/1992 (CIS 99-27) implementing Council Directive 89/392/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to machinery (CIS 89-1442). Topics: alarm systems; approval; dangerous equipment; data sheet; falling objects; falls of persons; law; lifting equipment; lifts; machinery guarding regulations; machinery; marking; Spain. (72429)

CIS 99-29 Directive 98/37/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to machinery [European Communities]. (French: Directive 98/37/CEE du Parlement européen et du Conseil du 22 juin 1998 concernant le rapprochement des législations des Etats membres relatives aux machines [Communautés européennes]) Journal officiel des Communautés européennes - Official Journal of the European Communities, 23 July 1998, No.L 207, p.1-46. (In English, French)

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This Directive repeals Directives 89/392/EEC (CIS 89-1442) and 93/44/EEC (CIS 93-1435) and Article 1 of Directive 91/368/EEC (CIS 92-25) and Article 6 of Directive 93/68/EEC (CIS 94-751). Topics: adjustable guards; alarm systems; approval; compliance tests; control elements; danger zones; dangerous equipment; data sheet; directive; drivers seats; dust control; electricity; ergonomics; European Communities; explosion hazards; falling objects; fire hazards; fixed guards; hazard identification; lasers; lifting of loads; lighting; machinery guarding regulations; machinery; maintenance; manual handling; marking; mechanical hazards; moving guards; noise and vibration control; protection against extreme temperatures; protection against outbursts of gas; pulley blocks; radiation protection; safety checks; safety devices; slinging of loads; wiring; workplace design. (72431)

CIS 99-30 Order of 26 August 1997 concerning the application of regulations relating to pressure vessels to certain devices incorporated into machinery [France]. (French: Arrêté du 26 août 1997 relatif à l'application de la réglementation des appareils à pression à certains appareils incorporés dans des machines [France]) Journal officiel de la République française, 17 Sep. 1997, p.13503. (In French)

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Topics: dangerous equipment; France; gases; law; machinery; pressure vessels; threshold limit values. (72440)

CIS 99-31 Order of 17 April 1997 amending the Order of 18 July 1994 establishing a list of biological agents [France]. (French: Arrêté du 17 avril 1997 modifiant l'arrêté du 18 juillet 1994 fixant la liste des agents biologiques pathogènes [France]) Journal officiel de la République française, 26 Apr. 1997, p.6361-6362. (In French)

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Topics: biological hazards; classification; France; law; list; pathogenic bacteria. (72415)

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CIS 99-32 2-Methyl-m-phenylenediamine. (Spanish: 2-Metil-m-fenilenodiamina) 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 5-0340. International Chemical Safety Card. Topics: 2,6-diaminotoluene; antifertility effects; caustic substances; chemical hazards; data sheet; dermatitis; elimination of spills; fire fighting; fire hazards; first aid; health hazards; IPCS; irritation; methaemoglobinaemia; skin absorption; Spain; translation; waste disposal. (72261)

CIS 99-33 2-Methyl-2-propanethiol. (Spanish: 2-Metilpropano-2-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 0019. International Chemical Safety Card. Topics: 2-methyl-2-propanethiol; caustic substances; chemical hazards; data sheet; dermatitis; elimination of spills; explosion hazards; fire fighting; fire hazards; first aid; health hazards; IPCS; irritation; neurological effects; physical hazards; respiratory insufficiency; skin absorption; Spain; storage; translation; waste disposal. (72262)

CIS 99-34 2-Methoxyethanol. (Spanish: 2-Metoxietanol) 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 0061. International Chemical Safety Card. Topics: antifertility effects; methoxyethanol; caustic substances; chemical hazards; data sheet; elimination of spills; environmental pollution; explosion hazards; fire fighting; fire hazards; first aid; haematological changes; health hazards; hepatic damage; IPCS; irritation; labelling; neurological effects; renal damage; skin absorption; Spain; storage; threshold limit values; translation; waste disposal. (72263)

CIS 99-35 2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol. (Spanish: 2-(2-Metoxietoxi)etanol) 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 0040. International Chemical Safety Card. Topics: 2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethanol; chemical hazards; data sheet; elimination of spills; explosion hazards; fire fighting; fire hazards; first aid; health hazards; IPCS; labelling; orchitis; skin absorption; Spain; storage; teratogenic effects; translation; waste disposal. (72264)

CIS 99-36 Lead monoxide. (Spanish: Monóxido de plomo) 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 5-0288. International Chemical Safety Card. Topics: lead oxide; caustic substances; chemical hazards; data sheet; elimination of spills; explosion hazards; fire fighting; fire hazards; first aid; haematological changes; health hazards; IPCS; labelling; neurological effects; renal damage; Spain; storage; teratogens; threshold limit values; translation; waste disposal. (72265)

CIS 99-37 Morpholine. (Spanish: Morfolina) 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 5-0302. International Chemical Safety Card. Topics: morpholine; caustic substances; chemical hazards; data sheet; elimination of spills; environmental pollution; explosion hazards; fire fighting; fire hazards; first aid; health hazards; hepatic damage; IPCS; irritation; labelling; pulmonary oedema; renal damage; skin absorption; Spain; storage; threshold limit values; translation; waste disposal. (72266)

CIS 99-38 Ammonium nitrate. (Spanish: Nitrato de amonio) 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 3-0216. International Chemical Safety Card. Topics: ammonium nitrate; caustic substances; chemical hazards; data sheet; elimination of spills; environmental pollution; explosion hazards; fire fighting; fire hazards; first aid; health hazards; IPCS; irritation; labelling; methaemoglobinaemia; Spain; storage; translation; waste disposal. (72267)

CIS 99-39 Potassium nitrate. (Spanish: Nitrato 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 3-0184. International Chemical Safety Card. Topics: potassium nitrate; caustic substances; chemical hazards; data sheet; delayed effects; elimination of spills; explosion hazards; fire fighting; fire hazards; first aid; health hazards; inhalation; IPCS; irritation; labelling; methaemoglobinaemia; Spain; storage; translation; waste disposal. (72268)

CIS 99-40 Sodium nitrate. (Spanish: Nitrato 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 3-0185. International Chemical Safety Card. Topics: sodium nitrate; caustic substances; chemical hazards; data sheet; delayed effects; elimination of spills; explosion hazards; fire fighting; fire hazards; first aid; health hazards; IPCS; irritation; labelling; methaemoglobinaemia; Spain; storage; translation; waste disposal. (72269)

CIS 99-41 2-Nitroaniline. (Spanish: 2-Nitroanilina) 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 5-0306. International Chemical Safety Card. Topics: o-nitroaniline; caustic substances; chemical hazards; data sheet; delayed effects; elimination of spills; explosion hazards; fire fighting; fire hazards; first aid; health hazards; hepatotoxic effects; hypoxia; IPCS; irritation; labelling; methaemoglobinaemia; physical hazards; renal damage; skin absorption; Spain; storage; translation; waste disposal. (72270)

CIS 99-42 Methanol. (Spanish: Metanol) 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 0057. International Chemical Safety Card. Topics: blindness; methanol; chemical hazards; data sheet; deafness; delayed effects; elimination of spills; environmental pollution; explosion hazards; fire fighting; fire hazards; first aid; health hazards; IPCS; irritants; irritation; labelling; neurological effects; physical hazards; skin absorption; Spain; storage; threshold limit values; translation; unconsciousness; waste disposal. (72271)

CIS 99-43 Methanethiol. (Spanish: Metanotiol) 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 5-0299. International Chemical Safety Card. Topics: methanethiol; chemical hazards; data sheet; elimination of spills; explosion hazards; fire fighting; fire hazards; first aid; health hazards; IPCS; irritants; irritation; labelling; neurological effects; physical hazards; pulmonary oedema; skin absorption; Spain; storage; threshold limit values; translation; waste disposal. (72272)

CIS 99-44 Sodium metasilicate. (Spanish: Metasilicato de disodio) 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 5-0359. International Chemical Safety Card. Topics: sodium silicate; caustic substances; chemical hazards; data sheet; dermatitis; elimination of spills; fire fighting; first aid; health hazards; IPCS; irritants; irritation; labelling; physical hazards; pulmonary oedema; Spain; storage; threshold limit values; translation; waste disposal. (72273)

CIS 99-45 Methylamine, anhydrous (liquefied). (Spanish: Metilamina, anhidro (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 3-0178. International Chemical Safety Card. Topics: methylamine; chemical hazards; data sheet; dermatitis; elimination of spills; environmental pollution; explosion hazards; fire fighting; fire hazards; first aid; health hazards; IPCS; irritants; irritation; labelling; liquefied gases; physical hazards; pulmonary oedema; skin absorption; Spain; storage; threshold limit values; translation; unconsciousness; waste disposal. (72274)

CIS 99-46 N-Methylaniline. (Spanish: N-Metilanilina) 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 0921. International Chemical Safety Card. Topics: N-methylaniline; chemical hazards; data sheet; delayed effects; elimination of spills; environmental pollution; explosion hazards; fire fighting; fire hazards; first aid; health hazards; hypoxia; IPCS; irritants; irritation; labelling; methaemoglobinaemia; renal damage; sensitization; skin absorption; Spain; storage; threshold limit values; translation; waste disposal. (72275)

CIS 99-47 2-Methylbutane. (Spanish: 2-Metilbutano) 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 1153. International Chemical Safety Card. Topics: isopentane; chemical hazards; chemical pneumonitis; data sheet; elimination of spills; explosion hazards; fire fighting; fire hazards; first aid; functional heart disorders; health hazards; IPCS; irritants; irritation; labelling; neurological effects; physical hazards; Spain; storage; translation; waste disposal. (72276)

CIS 99-48 Methylcyclohexanol (mixed isomers). (Spanish: Metilciclohexanol (mezcla de isómeros)) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p. (In Spanish)

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Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 5-0292. International Chemical Safety Card. Topics: methylcyclohexanol; data sheet; dermatitis; elimination of spills; explosion hazards; fire fighting; fire hazards; first aid; health hazards; IPCS; irritants; irritation; organic solvents; skin absorption; Spain; storage; threshold limit values; translation; waste disposal. (72277)

CIS 99-49 2-Methylcyclohexanol. (Spanish: 2-Metilciclohexanol) 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 5-0294. International Chemical Safety Card. Topics: 2-methylcyclohexanol; data sheet; dermatitis; elimination of spills; environmental pollution; explosion hazards; fire fighting; fire hazards; first aid; health hazards; IPCS; irritants; irritation; labelling; skin absorption; Spain; storage; translation; waste disposal. (72278)

CIS 99-50 3-Methylcyclohexanol. (Spanish: 3-Metilciclohexanol) 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 5-0295. International Chemical Safety Card. Topics: 3-methylcyclohexanol; data sheet; dermatitis; elimination of spills; explosion hazards; fire fighting; fire hazards; first aid; health hazards; IPCS; irritants; irritation; skin absorption; Spain; storage; translation; waste disposal. (72279)

CIS 99-51 4-Methylcyclohexanol. (Spanish: 4-Metilciclohexanol) 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 5-0296. International Chemical Safety Card. Topics: 4-methylcyclohexanol; data sheet; dermatitis; elimination of spills; explosion hazards; fire fighting; fire hazards; first aid; health hazards; IPCS; irritants; irritation; skin absorption; Spain; storage; translation; waste disposal. (72280)

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CIS 99-52 Personal protective equipment for head, eye/face, hand and foot. Tel-A-Train, 309 North Market Street, P.O. Box 4752, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA, 1996. Videotape (length 19min). Price: USD 410.00, employee's guide USD 3.50. (In English)

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Topics: face and eye protection; foot and leg protection; hand and arm protection; head protection; personal protective equipment; preventive maintenance; selection of equipment; training material; USA; videotape. (72235)

CIS 99-53 Better understanding of personal protective equipment (eyes, ears, respiratory tract and head). (Dutch: Verstandig omgaan met persoonlijke beschermingsmiddelen (Ogen, oren, ademhaling en hoofd); French: Mieux connaître les équipements de protection individuelle (Yeux, oreilles, voies respiratoires et tête)) PREVENT, rue Gachard 88, bte 4, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium, 1997. 20p. Illus. 5 ref., ISBN 2-87112-049-8 (fr), ISBN 90-70902-49-4 (ned) (In Dutch, French)

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Topics: face and eye protection; gas removing respirators; head protection; hearing protection; particulate removing respirators; personal protective equipment; respirable dust; respirators; safety guides; safety helmets; safety spectacles; training material. (72291)

CIS 99-54 A manual for training in workplace health promotion. Wynne R., European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, 1997. vi, 156p. Bibl.ref. Price: ECU 40.00., ISBN 92-828-2611-2 (In English)

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Topics: European Communities; health programmes; occupational hygiene; training course; training manuals; training material. (72222)

CIS 99-55 Safety training of new employees - Profession: Electricians and installers of electrical equipment. (French: Formation à la sécurité des nouveaux embauchés - Métier: électricien et monteur-électricien) Organisme Professionnel de Prévention du Bâtiment et des Travaux Publics (OPPBTP), 204, rond-point du Pont-de Sèvres, Tour Amboise, 92516 Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 1st Quarter, 1997. 56p. Illus., ISBN 2-7354-0285-1 (In French)

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Topics: building industry; construction sites; earthing; electrical safety; first aid; France; in-plant transport; ladders; occupations; personal protective equipment; safe working methods; safety devices; safety guides; short-circuit protection; training material; work at height. (72297)

CIS 99-56 Safety measures for welding operators. (Spanish: Normas de prevención para el operario de soldadura) Asociación de Cultivadores de Caña de Azúcar de Colombia (ASOCAñA), Seguro Social, Protección Laboral, Administradora de Riesgos Profesionales, Santafé de Bogotá, Colombia, no date. 19p. Illus. (In Spanish)

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Topics: arc welding and cutting; gas cylinders; gas welding; personal protective equipment; risk factors; safe working methods; safety engineering; safety guides; soldering and brazing; training material; welding and cutting; work at height; work in confined spaces. (72348)

CIS 99-57 Safety guide - Craftsmen and small enterprises - Volume A: General information. (French: Guide de sécurité - Artisans et petites entreprises - Tome A: généralités) Organisme Professionnel de Prévention du Bâtiment et des Travaux Publics (OPPBTP), Tour Amboise, 204, rond-point du Pont-de-Sèvres, 92516 Boulogne-Billancourt Cedex, France, 1996. 74p. Illus., ISBN 2-7354-0268-1 (In French)

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Topics: construction industry; criminal liability; electrical safety; France; handicrafts; ladders; legislation; lifting equipment; manual handling; personal protective equipment; protection against falls from heights; responsibilities of employers; safety engineering; safety guides; scaffolds; selection of equipment; small enterprises; training material; transport of persons; welfare facilities. (72410)

CIS 99-58 Workers' experience in the road passenger transportation industry. (Spanish: Una experiencia de los trabajadores en el sector del transporte de pasajeros por carretera) Asociación Nacional de Transportadores (ASOTRANS), Seguro Social, Protección Laboral, Administradora de Riesgos Profesionales, Santafé de Bogotá, Colombia, no date. 27p. Illus. (In Spanish)

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Topics: chemical hazards; clerks; conditions of work; drivers; health hazards; mechanical hazards; mental stress; physical hazards; risk factors; road transport; safety guides; training material; transport of persons; vehicle repair and servicing. (72344)

CIS 99-59 Chemical safety in the laboratory. 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: chemical hazards; chemical safety; laboratory work; safe working methods; training material; USA; videotape. (72238)

CIS 99-60 Occupational safety programme for workers in the electricity sector - Let's work to protect our health!. (Spanish: Programa de salud ocupacional para los trabajadores del sector eléctrico - ¡Trabajemos por nuestra salud!) Sindicato de trabajadores de la electricidad de Colombia, Seguro Social, Protección Laboral, Administradora de Riesgos Profesionales, Santafé de Bogotá, Colombia, no date. 28p. Illus. (In Spanish)

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Topics: earthing; electric power distribution; electric power transmission; electric shock; electrical safety; electricity; health hazards; high-risk groups; information of personnel; materials handling; personal protective equipment; plant safety organization; risk factors; safety guides; safety planning; training material; underground work; work at height; work on electrical equipment. (72343)

CIS 99-61 Women workers' rights. ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 1994. ii, 564p. Illus. Bibl.ref., ISBN 92-2-109059-0 (In English)

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Topics: bullying; conditions of work; employee rights; expectant mothers; handicapped workers; harmful substances; ILO; international agreements; legislation; manual lifting; night work; prohibited work; radiation protection; sexual harassment; shift work; social aspects; training manuals; training material; UN; women; work time schedules. (72370)

CIS 99-62 Handling and transporting hazardous materials - DOT HM 126F general awareness training and safety training. Tel-A-Train, 309 North Market Street, P.O. Box 4752, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA, 1996. 2 videotapes (length 18min and 23min). Price: USD 395.00, employee's guides USD 1.50 each. (In English)

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Topics: comment on standard; dangerous substances; emergency organization; labelling; safety training in industry; supply of information; training material; transport of materials; USA; videotape; warning notices. (72239)

CIS 99-63 MSDS: Communicating chemical safety. Tel-A-Train, 309 North Market Street, P.O. Box 4752, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA, 1996. Videotape (length 18min). Price: USD 495.00. (In English)

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Topics: chemical safety; comment on standard; data sheet; information of personnel; supply of information; training material; USA; videotape. (72240)

CIS 99-64 Safety and health in the use of chemicals at work: A training manual. Bakar Che Man A., Gold D., Korean Industrial Safety Corporation, 34-4 Gusandong Bupyong-ku, Inchon 403-711, Republic of Korea, 1997. 117p. Illus. Bibl.ref. (In Korean)

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Korean translation of a training manual originally published in English (see CIS 93-789). Topics: dangerous substances; emergency organization; explosion hazards; fire fighting; fire hazards; first aid; harmful substances; hazard identification; health hazards; ILO; international agreements; personal protective equipment; role of management; safety and health engineering; toxic effects; training manuals; training material; translation. (72323)

CIS 99-65 Safety and health in the use of agrochemicals: A guide. Korean Industrial Safety Corporation, 34-4 Gusandong Bupyong-ku, Inchon 403-711, Republic of Korea, 1997. 127p. Illus. Bibl.ref. (In Korean)

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Korean translation of a training manual originally published in English (see CIS 91-792). Topics: agricultural chemicals; crop protection; developing countries; disposal of harmful waste; fire hazards; first aid; ILO; labelling; personal protective equipment; pesticides; poisoning; safe working methods; safety and health engineering; safety and health training; safety guides; storage; training manuals; training material; transport of materials. (72324)

CIS 99-66 Users' manual for the IPCS Health and Safety Guides. International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization (WHO), 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1996. vi, 127p. Illus. Price: CHF 22.00 (CHF 14.50 in developing countries)., ISBN 92-4-154485-6 (In English)

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Topics: chemical safety; dangerous substances; disposal of harmful waste; emergency treatment; environmental pollution; harmful substances; hazard evaluation; health engineering; ILO; IPCS; limitation of exposure; personal protective equipment; routes of entry; safety and health documentation; toxic effects; toxicology; training manuals; training material; UNEP; WHO. (72369)

CIS 99-67 Portable fire extinguisher safety. Tel-A-Train, 309 North Market Street, P.O. Box 4752, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA, 1996. Videotape (length 26min). Price: USD 410.00. (In English)

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Topics: fire; liquid fires; metal fires; portable fire extinguishers; selection of equipment; training material; USA; videotape. (72236)

CIS 99-68 Risk prevention during the handling of explosives. (Spanish: Prevención de riesgos durante la manipulación de explosivos) Minascol Ltda., Seguro Social, Protección Laboral, Administradora de Riesgos Profesionales, Santafé de Bogotá, Colombia, 1996. 43p. Illus. 15 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: blasting methods; chemical hazards; explosion pressure; explosives; glossary; handling and storage; hazard evaluation; manual handling; mechanical hazards; neuropsychic stress; noise; responsibilities of employees; safe working methods; safety guides; static electricity; training manuals; training material; transport of materials; ventilation. (72341)

CIS 99-69 Reducing noise in the workplace. (French: Réduire le bruit dans l'entreprise) Lefebvre M., Institut national de recherche et de sécurité (INRS), 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris cedex 14, France, 1997. 94p. Illus. 16 ref. Index., ISBN 2-7389-0571-4 (In French)

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Topics: acoustic helmets; audiometric tests; earmuffs; earplugs; exposure evaluation; France; hazard evaluation; hearing protection; information of personnel; legislation; noise control; noise level; noise measurement; physiology of hearing; sound absorption; sound isolation; sound shielding; training material; warning notices. (72401)

CIS 99-70 Elevated work surfaces. Tel-A-Train, 309 North Market Street, P.O. Box 4752, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA, 1996. Videotape (length 21min). Price: USD 410.00, employee's guide USD 3.50. (In English)

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Topics: elevating platforms; protection against falls from heights; safe working methods; scaffolds; training material; USA; videotape; work at height; work on roofs. (72231)

CIS 99-71 Ladder safety. Tel-A-Train, 309 North Market Street, P.O. Box 4752, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA, 1996. Videotape (length 21min). Price: USD 410.00, employee's guide USD 3.50. (In English)

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Topics: fixed ladders; ladders; portable ladders; protection against falls from heights; safe working methods; selection of equipment; training material; USA; videotape. (72232)

CIS 99-72 Avoiding slips and falls. Tel-A-Train, 309 North Market Street, P.O. Box 4752, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA, 1996. Videotape (length 18min). Price: USD 410.00, employee's guide USD 3.50. (In English)

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Topics: falls of persons; falls on the level; portable ladders; ramps; safe working methods; stairs; training material; USA; videotape. (72233)

CIS 99-73 Overhead cranes: Safe operation. Tel-A-Train, 309 North Market Street, P.O. Box 4752, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA, 1996. Videotape (length 18min). Price: USD 410.00, employee's guide USD 3.50. (In English)

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Topics: communications; overhead travelling cranes; safe working methods; safety checks; training material; USA; videotape. (72234)

CIS 99-74 Manual handling of loads. (French: Port manuel des charges) Organisme Professionnel de Prévention du Bâtiment et des Travaux Publics (OPPBTP), 204, rond-point du Pont-de Sèvres, Tour Amboise, 92516 Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 4th Quarter, 1996. 31p. Illus. 12 ref., ISBN 2-7354-0284-3 (In French)

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Topics: back disorders; building industry; construction sites; France; hazard evaluation; information of personnel; joint diseases; load carriage; manual handling; manual lifting; maximum acceptable weight of lift; training manuals; training material; work design. (72298)

CIS 99-75 How to improve your materials handling operations - 160 case studies. (French: Comment améliorer vos manutentions - 160 réalisations d'entreprises) Institut national de recherche et de sécurité (INRS), 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris cedex 14, France, Sep. 1997. 181p. Illus., ISBN 2-7389-0567-6 (In French)

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Topics: case study; handling and storage; health hazards; job study; lifting equipment; loading and unloading equipment; manual handling; manual lifting; materials handling; safe working methods; safety and health engineering; training material. (72407)

CIS 99-76 Manual materials handling - Guide for hazard evaluation and prevention. (French: Manutentions manuelles - Guide pour évaluer et prévenir les risques) Mairiaux P., Demaret J.P., Freyens S., Masset D., Vandoorne C., Vandecan J., Commissariat général à la promotion du travail, rue Belliard 51, 1040 Bruxelles, Belgium, Mar. 1998. 93p. Illus. 25 ref. (In French)

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Topics: analysis of accident causes; back disorders; Belgium; body mechanics; ergonomic evaluation; hazard evaluation; implementation of control measures; information of personnel; legislation; lifting of loads; manual handling; manual lifting; physiology of musculoskeletal system; risk factors; safe working methods; safety and health engineering; safety guides; training material; work design; work posture; workplace design. (72409)

CIS 99-77 Trench work. (French: Travaux de fouilles en tranchées) Organisme Professionnel de Prévention du Bâtiment et des Travaux Publics (OPPBTP), 204, rond-point du Pont-de Sèvres, Tour Amboise, 92516 Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 1st Quarter, 1997. 23p. Illus. 8 ref., ISBN 2-7354-0287-8 (In French)

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Topics: collapse; construction industry; construction sites; France; legislation; sloping of trench sides; soil stability; training manuals; training material; trench shoring; trenching and excavating. (72299)

CIS 99-78 Suspended scaffolds. (French: Echafaudages volants) Organisme Professionnel de Prévention du Bâtiment et des Travaux Publics (OPPBTP), 204, rond-point du Pont-de Sèvres, Tour Amboise, 92516 Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 3th Quarter, 1996. 15p. Illus. 5 ref., ISBN 2-7354-0274-6 (In French)

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Topics: access to workplaces; anchoring devices; building industry; construction industry; construction sites; erection and dismantling; France; legislation; preventive maintenance; protection against falls from heights; safety by design; suspended scaffolds; training manuals; training material; work at height. (72300)

CIS 99-79 Tower cranes - Safety guide for operators and maintenance personnel. (French: Grues à tour - Manuel de sécurité à l'usage des conducteurs et du personnel d'entretien) Institut national de recherche et de sécurité (INRS), 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris cedex 14, France, Feb. 1998. 70p. Illus. 8 ref., ISBN 2-7389-0577-3 (In French)

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Topics: building industry; construction sites; France; handling by crane; legislation; periodical checks; preventive maintenance; safe working methods; safety devices; safety guides; tower cranes; training material. (72403)

CIS 99-80 Preventing bloodborne disease. Tel-A-Train, 309 North Market Street, P.O. Box 4752, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA, 1996. Videotape (length 18min). Price: USD 410.00, employee's guide USD 3.50. (In English)

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Topics: infection control; infectious diseases; personal protective equipment; training material; USA; videotape; virus diseases. (72237)

CIS 99-81 Programme of epidemiological surveillance of psychosocial risk factors in the pharmaceutical industry. (Spanish: Programa de vigilancia epidemiológica de factores de riesgo psicosocial para el sector farmacéutico) Cámara de la Industria Farmacéutica (ANDI), Seguro Social, Protección Laboral, Administradora de Riesgos Profesionales, Santafé de Bogotá, Colombia, no date. 36p. Illus. 27 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: conditions of work; health hazards; human behaviour; mental stress; mental workload; neuropsychic stress; pharmaceutical industry; programme evaluation; questionnaire survey; social aspects; stress factors; training manuals; training material. (72342)

CIS 99-82 Psychosocial risk factors - Human factors. (Spanish: Factores de riesgos psicosociales - Factores humanos) Godoy Sedano M.J., Jutinico Vega A., Empresa Colombiana de Salud, Ambiente y Desarrollo (ECOSAD), Seguro Social, Protección Laboral, Administradora de Riesgos Profesionales, Santafé de Bogotá, Colombia, Dec. 1996. 40p. Illus. 24 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: age-linked differences; character; conditions of work; cultural variables; economic aspects; glossary; human behaviour; human factors; job dissatisfaction; medical supervision; mental health; occupational psychology; older workers; sex-linked differences; social aspects; training manuals; training material; work aptitude; young persons. (72345)

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CIS 99-83 Occupational health and safety - International seminar, 18, 19 and 20 November 1997, Lima, Peru. (Spanish: Seguridad, higiene y salud en el trabajo - Seminario internacional, 17, 19 y 20 de noviembre 1997, Lima, Perú) Análisis Laboral, Nov. 1997, Vol. XXI, No.245, 35p. Illus. (special issue). (In Spanish)

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Topics: comment on directive; conference; employee rights; hazard evaluation; human behaviour; legislation; occupational safety and health; Peru; plant safety and health organization; workmen's compensation. (72223)

CIS 99-84 A draft of a system of teaching occupational safety and ergonomics at universities in Poland. Słowikowski J., International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 1998, Vol.4, No.2, p.221-236. Illus. 7 ref. (In English)

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Topics: ergonomics; Poland; safety and health training; training course; university training. (72136)

CIS 99-85 Information needs of workers. Hudspith B., Hay A.W.M., Annals of Occupational Hygiene, Aug. 1998, Vol.42, No.6, p.401-406. 14 ref. (In English)

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Topics: harmful substances; information dissemination; information of personnel; legislation; responsibilities of employers; role of workers organizations; safety and health committees; safety and health documentation; supply of information; United Kingdom. (72149)

CIS 99-86 Measuring the costs of accidents. Williams P., Safety and Health Practitioner, Aug. 1998, Vol.16, No.8, p.24-26. Illus. 3 ref. (In English)

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Topics: check lists; cost of accidents; economic aspects; evaluation of technique; occupational accidents. (72175)

CIS 99-87 Impact of managers' personal determinants in notifying workplace hazards. Rabin S., Feiner M., Shaham J., Yekutieli D., Ribak J., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, May 1998, Vol.33, No.5, p.493-500. Illus. 31 ref. (In English)

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Topics: human behaviour; human factors; information of personnel; questionnaire survey; risk awareness; role of management; role of supervisory staff; supply of information. (72248)

CIS 99-88 Comparison of AIHA ISO 9001-based occupational health and safety management system guidance document with a manufacturer's occupational health and safety assessment instrument. Dyjack D.T., Levine S.P., Holtshouser J.L., Schork M.A., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, June 1998, Vol.59, No.6, p.419-429. Illus. 33 ref. (In English)

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Topics: comment on standard; comparative study; ISO; plant safety and health organization; safety and health documentation; standardization; tyre manufacturing industry. (72315)

CIS 99-89 Health care costs of worksite health promotion participants and non-participants. Goetzel R.Z., Jacobson B.H., Aldana S.G., Vardell K., Yee L., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Apr. 1998, Vol.40, No.4, p.341-346. Illus. 20 ref. (In English)

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Topics: cost of diseases; cross-sectional study; economic aspects; health programmes; non-occupational factors; programme evaluation. (72095)

CIS 99-90 Taking cavalier companies to task. Heneghan G., Health and Safety, Oct. 1997, p.17-21. Illus. (In English)

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Despite a drop in the number of workplace fatalities in Ireland in 1996, the overall level of accidents rose by over 20%. Proposed measures include increasing the number of labour inspectors, particularly in the construction sector, raising the level of fines and providing training and advice for young people entering employment. Topics: enforcement; fatalities; Ireland; labour inspection; labour inspectors; national organization; occupational accidents; responsibilities of employers; safety and health training; statistics. (72308)

CIS 99-91 A descriptive study of U.S. OSHA penalties and inspection frequency for musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace. Courtney T.K., Clancy E.A., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, Aug. 1998, Vol.59, No.8, p.563-571. Illus. 23 ref. (In English)

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While maximum penalty costs for violations related to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) dropped over the period from 1988 to 1994, the median penalty value for an inspection with MSD-related violations actually rose by over 400%. Penalty values increased with establishment size and were higher for unplanned than for planned inspections. Results may be used by organizations seeking to demonstrate the advantages of reducing musculoskeletal morbidity in the workplace. Topics: cost of safety; enforcement; frequency rates; inspection records; labour inspection; musculoskeletal diseases; penalties; statistics; USA. (72335)

CIS 99-92 Work equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE). Standards which meet technical safety regulations. (French: Equipements de travail et équipements de protection individuelle (EPI) - Normes satisfaisant aux règles techniques de sécurité) Cahiers de notes documentaires - Hygiène et sécurité du travail, 4th quarter 1997, No.169, Note No.2069-169-97, p.657-669. (In French)

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This document cancels and replaces ND 2028-164-96 on the same subject (CIS 96-1875). Topics: CEN; CENELEC; directive; European Communities; France; list; machinery; personal protective equipment; standardization. (72120)

CIS 99-93 What percentage of workers with work-related illnesses receives workers' compensation benefits?. Biddle J., Roberts K., Rosenman K.D., Welch E.M., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Apr. 1998, Vol.40, No.4, p.325-331. 22 ref. (In English)

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Topics: cohort study; compensation of occupational diseases; Michigan; occupational diseases; USA. (72093)

CIS 99-94 Occupational health in Singapore. Koh D., Jeyaratnam J., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, July 1998, Vol.71, No.5, p.295-301. 13 ref. (In English)

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Topics: conditions of work; enforcement; frequency rates; injuries; legislation; mortality; national organization; occupational accidents; occupational diseases; safety training in industry; Singapore; statistics; workmen's compensation. (72281)

CIS 99-95 Development and evaluation of the Michigan occupational health and safety management system assessment instrument: A universal OHSMS performance measurement tool. Redinger C.F., Levine S.P., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, Aug. 1998, Vol.59, No.8, p.572-581. Illus. 27 ref. (In English)

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The development and evaluation of the overall structure of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) Assessment Instrument are described along with OHSMS principles and measurement criteria. It is concluded that: the OHSMS principles and management criteria present a solid foundation from which a wide range of OHSMSs can be determined; the instrument is sufficiently developed to use in field-pilot tests; and the instrument provides a framework that can contribute to the identification and measurement of occupational safety and health performance variables. Topics: description of technique; evaluation of technique; plant safety and health organization; programme evaluation. (72336)

CIS 99-96 Year 2000 and the issue of safety. Marsden N., Safety and Health Practitioner, Oct. 1998, Vol.16, No.10, p.31-32. (In English)

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Legal responsibilities of companies as a result of computer failure in the year 2000 are outlined. It is recommended that organizations should implement an assessment of the potential health and safety risks to both their employees and the public in order to limit their legal liability. Topics: computer-assisted control; computers; criminal liability; hazard evaluation; legal aspects; responsibilities of employers. (72339)

CIS 99-97 Respiratory protection. (Spanish: Protectores respiratorios) Portillo García-Pintos J., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1997. 18p. Illus., ISBN 84-7425-484-1 (In Spanish)

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Topics: air purifying respirators; airborne dust; check lists; closed circuit breathing apparatus; compressed-air breathing apparatus; contamination; European Communities; hazard identification; health hazards; mists; particulate filters; personal protective equipment; positive supply filter respirators; safety guides; self-contained breathing apparatus; sorbent filters; Spain; toxic gases. (72225)

CIS 99-98 Hearing protectors. (Spanish: Protectores auditivos) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1996, 15p. Illus., ISBN 84-7425-450-7 (In Spanish)

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Topics: acoustic helmets; check lists; earmuffs; earplugs; European Communities; hazard identification; health hazards; hearing protection; noise level; personal protective equipment; safety guides; Spain. (72224)

CIS 99-99 Accident profiles in the construction industry: descriptive study and analysis of causes. (Spanish: Perfiles de siniestralidad en construcción: estudio descriptivo y análisis de causas) Maqueda Blasco J., Zimmermann Verdejo M., de la Orden Rivera M.V.., Almodóvar Molina A., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1997. 58p. 5 ref., ISBN 84-7425-492-2 (In Spanish)

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Topics: analysis of accident causes; classification; construction industry; construction sites; hazard identification; morbidity; mortality; occupational accidents; occupational diseases; severity rates; Spain; statistical evaluation. (72226)

CIS 99-100 Preparing for emergencies (technological & non-technological). Bukkawar V.G., Mande P.R., Golden Jubilee Publications, RH-2, Loha Bhavan Co-operative Society, Sector-3, New Panvel, District - Raigad (Maharashtra) 410 206, India, 1997. xix, 152p. Bibl.ref. Index. Price: INR 840.00 (USD 70.00 outside India). (In English)

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Topics: disasters; emergency organization; glossary; hazard evaluation; India; legislation; major hazards; manuals; natural phenomena; psychological effects; safety planning; safety training in industry. (72252)

CIS 99-101 Assessing occupational safety and health training - A literature review. Cohen A., Colligan M.J., Publications Dissemination, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226, USA, June 1998. x, 164p. Illus. 168 ref. (In English)

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Topics: assessment of knowledge; case study; evaluation of technique; literature survey; programme evaluation; safety and health training; safety training in industry; USA. (72260)

CIS 99-102 The management of alarm systems. Bransby M.L., Jenkinson J., Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. xi, 230p. Illus. 174 ref. Price: GBP 63.50., ISBN 0-7176-1515-4 (In English)

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Topics: acoustic signalling; alarm systems; automatic alarms; chemical industry; design of equipment; electric power generation; human factors; report; subjective assessment; survey; United Kingdom; visual displays. (72326)

CIS 99-103 52 five-minute talks on safety for supervisors. (Spanish: 52 charlas de seguridad de 5 minutos para supervisores) Consejo Colombiano de Seguridad, Carrera 20, No. 39-62, 6839 Bogotá, Colombia, no date. 119p. Illus. (In Spanish)

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Topics: Colombia; compendium; hazard identification; human behaviour; occupational safety; personal protective equipment; plant safety and health organization; risk awareness; role of management; safety devices; safety rules. (72227)

CIS 99-104 Annual report 1997. (French: Compte rendu de l'exercice 1997) Association d'assurance contre les accidents - Section industrielle et Section agricole et forestière, Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, 1997. 47p. Illus. (In French)

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Topics: agriculture and forestry; commuting accidents; cost of accidents; cost of diseases; fatalities; frequency rates; industries; Luxembourg; notification of occupational accidents; occupational accidents; occupational diseases; report of activities; statistics; workmen's compensation. (72402)

CIS 99-105 Papua New Guinea - Labour administration and workers' protection. Heron L.R., Machida S., Salter W.D., ILO South-East Asia and the Pacific Multidisciplinary Advisory Team (ILO/SEAPAT), ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 1998. 66p. Illus., ISBN 92-2-111324-8 (In )

Topics: compilation of statistics; conditions of work; future trends; ILO; international agreements; labour inspection; legislation; national organization; occupational safety and health; Papua New Guinea; report; role of government; role of workers organizations; workmen's compensation. (72259)

CIS 99-106 Evaluation of the six-pack regulations 1992. Hanson M.A., Tesh K.M., Groat S.K., Donnan P.T., Ritchie P.J., Lancaster R.J., Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. xiv, 284p. Illus. Price: GBP 76.50., ISBN 0-7176-1584-7 (In English)

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Topics: economic aspects; hazard evaluation; implementation of control measures; information of personnel; legislation; manual handling; personal protective equipment; questionnaire survey; role of management; safety and health organization; safety training in industry; United Kingdom. (72330)

CIS 99-107 Managing risk - Adding value. How big firms manage contractual relations to reduce risk: A study. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. v, 82p. Illus. Price: GBP 29.95., ISBN 0-7176-1536-7 (In English)

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Topics: case study; large enterprises; neighbourhood protection; plant safety and health organization; report; role of management; subcontractors; United Kingdom. (72221)

CIS 99-108 Traumatic occupational injury research needs and priorities. Publications Dissemination, EID, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226, USA, 1998. iii, 15p. 6 ref. (In English)

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Topics: accident research; compilation of statistics; computerized data bases; evaluation of control measures; hazard evaluation; injuries; occupational accidents; report; research; risk factors; USA. (72253)

CIS 99-109 Equity in occupational health - Report on a WHO meeting, Birmingham, United Kingdom, 17-19 October 1994. World Health Organization (WHO), WHO Regional Office for Europe, Scherfigsvej 8, 2100 København Ø, Denmark, 1996. 60p. Bibl.ref. (In English)

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Topics: comparative study; conference; degree of skill; Europe; health hazards; high-risk groups; legal aspects; migrant workers; occupational safety and health; plant health services; sex-linked differences; social aspects; WHO. (72255)

CIS 99-110 Personal protection - Upper extremities. (French: Protection individuelle - Les membres supérieurs) Pringalle C., Balty I., Institut national de recherche et de sécurité (INRS), 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris cedex 14, France, Mar. 1998. 47p. Illus., ISBN 2-85599-129-3 (In French)

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Topics: approval; arm guards; chemical protective clothing; comment on standard; directory; finger guards; France; hand and arm protection; hand guards; insulating gloves; legislation; mechanical hazards; protection against cold; protection against heat; protective gloves; radiation protective gloves; selection of equipment. (72404)

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CIS 99-111 Parental occupation and childhood brain tumors: Astroglial and primitive neuroectodermal tumors. McKean-Cowdin R., Preston-Martin S., Pogoda J.M., Holly E.A., Mueller B.A., Davis R.L., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Apr. 1998, Vol.40, No.4, p.332-340. 40 ref. (In English)

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Topics: brain cancer; case-control study; chemical industry; children; electrical industry; occupation disease relation; parental exposure; sex-linked differences. (72094)

CIS 99-112 Occupational cancer in France: Current situation for research, compensation and prevention. (French: Les cancers professionnels en France: situation actuelle pour la recherche, la prévention et la réparation) Aubrun J.C., Binet S., Bozec C., Brochard P., Dimerman S., Fontaine B, Guénel P., Luce D., Martinet Y., Moulin J.J., Mur J.M., Pietruszynski M, Vallayer C., Cahiers de notes documentaires - Hygiène et sécurité du travail, 4th quarter 1997, No.169, Note No.2062-169-97, p.533-545. Illus. 87 ref. (In French)

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Topics: animal experiments; cancer; carcinogenicity tests; carcinogens; compensation of occupational diseases; epidemiological aspects; ethics; France; in vitro experiments; limitation of exposure; literature survey; research; toxicology. (72113)

CIS 99-113 High resolution computed tomography (HRCT) of pneumoconioses. Mester A., Németh L., Makó E., Posgay M., Kiss K., Central European Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 1998, Vol.4, No.2, p.114-129. Illus. 20 ref. (In English)

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Topics: asbestosis; chest radiography; diagnosis; evaluation of technique; hard metal pneumoconiosis; mixed dust pneumoconiosis; pleural diseases; pleural thickening; pneumoconiosis; pulmonary fibrosis; radiological diagnosis; siderosis; silicosis; talc pneumoconiosis; tomography. (72137)

CIS 99-114 The frequency of premature chromosome condensation in peripheral blood lymphocytes of 400 control and occupationally exposed human donors. Major J., Jakab M.G., Tompa A., Central European Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 1998, Vol.4, No.2, p.146-154. Illus. 36 ref. (In English)

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Topics: analysis of chromosome aberrations; chromosome changes; cytogenetic studies; frequency rates; genetic effects; length of exposure; lymphocytes; mutagens. (72138)

CIS 99-115 Median mononeuropathy among active workers: Are there differences between symptomatic and asymptomatic workers?. Werner R.A., Franzblau A., Albers J.W., Armstrong T.J., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Apr. 1998, Vol.33, No.4, p.374-378. 16 ref. (In English)

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The two groups were compared in terms of demographic, anthropometric, psychosocial, electrophysiologic, and ergonomic risk factors. Workers with a median mononeuropathy who complained of hand symptoms were more likely to be female, to have jobs with higher hand repetition levels, to have higher ratings of job security, not to have a history of diabetes, to use more force in their jobs with more abnormal postures of their wrist and fingers, and to have a trend toward a more prolonged median sensory distal latency. Most logistic regression models explained less than 15% of the variance. Women with jobs that have higher ergonomics risks and ho history of diabetes were more likely to report symptoms associated with carpal tunnel syndrome compared to other workers with a documented median mononeuropathy. Psychosocial variables were not particularly discriminatory. None of the models allows enough precision to predict on an individual basis. Topics: carpal-tunnel syndrome; cross-sectional study; electromyography; median nerve; nervous conduction disorders; nervous conduction; repetitive work; risk factors; social aspects; symptoms; women. (72202)

CIS 99-116 Upper extremity nerve involvement in Swedish female machine milkers. Stål M., Hagert C.G., Moritz U., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, June 1998, Vol.33, No.6, p.551-559. Illus. 20 ref. (In English)

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Topics: compression paresis; dairy industry; median nerve; muscle testing; questionnaire survey; surgical treatment; upper extremity disorders; women. (72207)

CIS 99-117 Lung cancer and immunopathologic diseases among copper miners in a small copper mine, stone masons and pneumoconiotic patients in Japan. Ebihara I., Kawami M., Journal of Science of Labour - Rōdō Kagaku, Mar. 1998, Vol.74, No.3 (Part II), p.1-14. Illus. 68 ref. (In English)

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Topics: cohort study; Goodpasture's syndrome; immunobiological changes; Japan; long-term study; lung cancer; lupus erythematosus; mineral dust; mining industry; mortality; occupation disease relation; pneumoconiosis; respirable dust; rheumatoid arthritis; smoking; stone dressing. (72220)

CIS 99-118 Occupational asthma: Prevention by definition. Wagner G.R., Wegman D.H., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, May 1998, Vol.33, No.5, p.427-429. 10 ref. (In English)

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Topics: allergic asthma; allergic reactivity; asthma; diagnosis; irritants; job-exposure relation; limitation of exposure; sensitization. (72241)

CIS 99-119 Occupational obstructive airway diseases in Germany. Baur X., Degens P., Weber K., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, May 1998, Vol.33, No.5, p.454-462. Illus. 21 ref. (In English)

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Topics: allergens; asthma; chronic bronchitis; compensation of occupational diseases; emphysema; flour; functional respiratory disorders; Germany; irritants; isocyanates; legal aspects; obstructive ventilatory impairment; respiratory diseases; statistical trends; statistics. (72244)

CIS 99-120 Sick-building symptoms in office workers in northeastern France: A pilot study. Teculescu D.B., Sauleau E.A., Massin N., Bohadana A.B., Buhler O., Benamghar L., Mur J.M., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, July 1998, Vol.71, No.5, p.353-356. 13 ref. (In English)

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Topics: air-conditioned premises; asthma; cross-sectional study; irritation; migraine; offices; sick building syndrome; sickness absenteeism; upper respiratory diseases. (72289)

CIS 99-121 Cardiovascular disease morbidity in an Iowa law enforcement cohort, compared with the general Iowa population. Franke W.D., Collins S.A., Hinz P.N., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, May 1998, Vol.40, No.5, p.441-444. 27 ref. (In English)

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Results suggest that employment as a law enforcement officer is associated with an increased cardiovascular disease morbidity and that this relationship persists after considering several conventional risk factors. Topics: body weight; cardiovascular diseases; cohort study; comparative study; diabetes mellitus; hypercholesteraemia; hypertension; Iowa; morbidity; neuropsychic stress; police forces; risk factors; smoking; USA. (72302)

CIS 99-122 Do psychological factors predict changes in musculoskeletal pain?. Estlander A.M., Takala E.P., Viikari-Juntura E., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, May 1998, Vol.40, No.5, p.445-453. 30 ref. (In English)

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In this study of 452 subjects the best predictor of future pain was disability; the psychometric measures did not predict changes in pain. However, observed associations were weak. Topics: back disorders; backache; cohort study; long-term study; musculoskeletal diseases; prediction; psychological effects. (72303)

CIS 99-123 Long-term health and employment outcomes of occupational asthma and their determinants. Gassert T.H., Hu H., Kelsey K.T., Christiani D.C., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, May 1998, Vol.40, No.5, p.481-491. Illus. 38 ref. (In English)

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Results of a study of 55 occupational asthma patients indicate that the disease is disabling and probably irreversible for most patients, despite prolonged removal from causative agents. Women, industrial workers and those with severe asthma or lack of a college degree appear to be at risk for worse outcomes. Topics: asthma; degree of disability; handicapped workers; high-risk groups; occupation disease relation; sex-linked differences; sickness absenteeism; state of health; statistical evaluation; unemployment. (72305)

CIS 99-124 Occupational disease trends in Spain (1987-1993). (Spanish: Evolución de las enfermedades profesionales en España (1987-1993)) Ares Camerino A., Sainz Vera B., Soto Pino M.L., Medicina y seguridad del trabajo, 1996, Vol.XLIII, No.171, p.27-35. 11 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: agriculture; construction industry; fatalities; industries; notification of occupational diseases; occupational diseases; services; severity rates; Spain; statistical trends; statistics. (72393)

CIS 99-125 Physician training in agricultural safety and health: The Emory Agromedicine Training Project. Frumkin H., Mason S., Journal of Agromedicine, 1998, Vol.5, No.2, p.49-68. 3 ref. (In English)

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Topics: agricultural operations; agriculture; industrial physicians; programme evaluation; training course; USA; vocational training. (72212)

CIS 99-126 Absenteeism among employees who participated in a workplace influenza immunization program. Olsen G.W., Burris J.M., Burlew M.M., Steinberg M.E., Patz N.V., Stolzfus J.A., Mandel J. H., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Apr. 1998, Vol.40, No.4, p.311-316. 9 ref. (In English)

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Topics: age-linked differences; immunization; influenza; programme evaluation; sex-linked differences; sickness absenteeism. (72091)

CIS 99-127 OCMAP-PLUS: A program for the comprehensive analysis of occupational cohort data. Marsh G.M., Youk A.O., Stone R.A., Sefcik S., Alcorn C., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Apr. 1998, Vol.40, No.4, p.351-362. Illus. 29 ref. (In English)

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Topics: cohort study; computer applications; computer programme; conditions of exposure; confounding factors; description of technique; epidemiology; exposure evaluation; mortality; statistical evaluation. (72097)

CIS 99-128 Characteristics of the healthy worker effect: A comparison of male and female occupational cohorts. Baillargeon J., Wilkinson G., Rudkin L., Baillargeon G., Ray L., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Apr. 1998, Vol.40, No.4, p.368-373. 26 ref. (In English)

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Topics: age-linked differences; cohort study; epidemiology; healthy worker effect; mortality; race-linked differences; sex-linked differences. (72098)

CIS 99-129 Quantitative risk assessments derived from occupational cancer epidemiology: A worked example. Sorahan T., Hamilton L., Gompertz D., Levy L.S., Harrington J.M., Annals of Occupational Hygiene, July 1998, Vol.42, No.5, p.347-352. 27 ref. (In English)

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Topics: chromium and compounds; epidemiologic study; epidemiology; exposure evaluation; hazard evaluation; long-term exposure; lung cancer; prediction; risk factors; threshold limit values. (72108)

CIS 99-130 The comparative study on occupational mortality, 1980 between Japan and Great Britain. Kagamimori S., Matsubara I., Sokejima S., Sekine M., Matsukura T., Nakagawa H., Naruse Y., Industrial Health, July 1998, Vol.36, No.3, p.252-257. Illus. 17 ref. (In English)

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Topics: age-linked differences; cardiovascular diseases; comparative study; frequency rates; gastrointestinal cancer; Japan; lung cancer; mortality; non-occupational factors; occupation disease relation; smoking; social aspects; statistics; United Kingdom. (72143)

CIS 99-131 The educational process of the occupational physician: The need for quality. (Italian: Il processo formativo del "medico competente": esigenza di qualità) Franco G., Bisio S., Medicina del lavoro, Jan.-Feb. 1998, Vol.89, No.1, p.17-22. 5 ref. (In Italian)

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Application of the quality concept (ISO 9000) in the teaching and training of occupational physicians. Topics: comment on standard; industrial physicians; qualifications; quality control; training of OSH personnel; vocational training. (72191)

CIS 99-132 From cross-tabulations to multipurpose exposure information systems: A new job-exposure matrix. Kauppinen T., Toikkanen J., Pukkala E., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Apr. 1998, Vol.33, No.4, p.409-417. Illus. 14 ref. (In English)

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Topics: computerized data bases; description of technique; epidemiology; exposure evaluation; harmful physical agents; harmful substances; job-exposure relation; microorganisms; stress factors. (72204)

CIS 99-133 Occupational and environmental medicine competencies - v1.0. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, May 1998, Vol.40, No.5, p.427-440. 3 ref. (In English)

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Topics: hazard evaluation; industrial physicians; legal aspects; medical supervision; occupational medicine; pathology; qualifications; social aspects; training of OSH personnel; USA. (72301)

CIS 99-134 General ethical aspects of occupational health. (Spanish: Aspectos éticos generales en salud laboral) Apellaniz A., Sanchez Milla J.J., Apellaniz I., Barranquero M., Goiriena de Gandarias F.J., Medicina y seguridad del trabajo, 1997, Vol.XLIV, No.173, p.13-21. 29 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: comment on standard; ethics; legislation; medical confidentiality; occupational hygiene; occupational medicine; plant health services; Spain. (72398)

CIS 99-135 Occupational risk of exposure to radon in underground coal mines. (Spanish: Riesgo ocupacional por exposición a radón en minas subterráneas de carbón) Seguro Social, Protección Laboral, Administradora de Riesgos Profesionales, Santafé de Bogotá, Colombia, 1997. 66p. Illus. 29 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: radon; coal mining; Colombia; exposure evaluation; health hazards; medical supervision; mining industry; particulate radiation; particulate removing respirators; personal protective equipment; radon daughters; underground work. (72228)

CIS 99-136 Lung cancer risk due to occupational exposures. (German: Lungenkrebsrisiko durch berufliche Exposition) Wichmann H.E., Brüske-Hohlfeld I., Möhner M., Kreienbrock L., Kreuzer M., Jöckel K.H., Ahrens W., Pohlabeln H., GSF-Forschungszentrum für Umwelt und Gesundheit, Institut für Epidemiologie, Neuherberg, Germany, Aug. 1997. 642p. Illus. Bibl.ref. (In German)

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Topics: epidemiologic study; Germany; harmful substances; industries; job-exposure relation; lung cancer; neoplasms; occurrence; risk factors; statistical aspects. (72170)

CIS 99-137 Report on the Notifiable Occupational Disease System to the end of June 1997. Occupational Safety and Health Service, Department of Labour, PO Box 3705, Wellington, New Zealand, July 1998. 36p. Illus. 12 ref., ISBN 0-477-03617-1 (In English)

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Topics: asthma; asbestos; case study; harmful substances; hearing loss; infectious diseases; neurotoxic effects; New Zealand; notification of occupational diseases; occupation disease relation; occupational diseases; public OSH institutions; repetitive strain injury; report; respiratory diseases; statistical aspects. (72258)

CIS 99-138 Hazards to humans at the workplaces of today - Examples from countries having different industrial development and cultural traditions. (German: Gefährdungen des Menschen in der heutigen Arbeitswelt - Beispiele aus Ländern mit unterschiedlicher industrieller Entwicklung und kultureller Tradition) Schmahl F.W., Brehme H., Hanke H., Krueger H., Retnnemeier A.W., Erich Schmidt Verlag Gmbh & Co, Berlin, Germany, 1997. 238p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Price: DEM 46.00., ISBN 3-503-04053-6 (In German)

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Topics: conference; cultural variables; developing countries; exposure evaluation; Germany; harmful substances; health impairment; neuropsychic stress; neurotoxic effects; organic solvents; plant safety and health organization. (72163)

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CIS 99-139 Agricultural injuries among older Kentucky farmers: The farm family health and hazard surveillance study. Browning S.R., Truszczynska H., Reed D., McKnight R.H., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Apr. 1998, Vol.33, No.4, p.341-353. 34 ref. (In English)

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Topics: agriculture; causes of accidents; epidemiologic study; falls of persons; frequency rates; injuries; Kentucky; livestock rearing; location of injury; mechanical hazards; occupational accidents; older workers; questionnaire survey; statistical aspects; types of accident; USA. (72201)

CIS 99-140 Empowering farm women to reduce hazards to family health and safety on the farm. Jones M.S., Luchok K.J., McKnight R.H., Journal of Agromedicine, 1998, Vol.5, No.2, p.91-98. 8 ref. (In English)

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Topics: agriculture; information dissemination; programme evaluation; safety and health campaigns; safety and health training; USA; women. (72213)

CIS 99-141 Innovative approaches to farm safety and health for youth, senior farmers and health care providers. Huneke J.T., Von Essen S., Grisso R.D., Journal of Agromedicine, 1998, Vol.5, No.2, p.99-106. 12 ref. (In English)

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Topics: agriculture; health care personnel; older workers; programme evaluation; safety and health training; supply of information; USA; young persons. (72214)

CIS 99-142 Work-related injuries among Iowa farm operators: An analysis of the Iowa family health and hazard surveillance project. Lewis M.Q., Sprince N.L., Burmeister L.F., Whitten P.S., Torner J.C., Zwerling C., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, May 1998, Vol.33, No.5, p.510-517. 19 ref. (In English)

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Topics: age-linked differences; agricultural operations; agriculture; injuries; Iowa; occupational accidents; questionnaire survey; risk factors; statistical aspects; USA. (72250)

CIS 99-143 Traumatic work-related fatalities involving mining in Australia. Mitchell R.J., Driscoll T.R., Harrison J.E., Safety Science, July 1998, Vol.29, No.2, p.107-123. Illus. 34 ref. (In English)

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Topics: Australia; causes of accidents; fatalities; frequency rates; injuries; job-exposure relation; mining industry; occupational accidents; risk factors; time of accident; unsafe practices. (72216)

CIS 99-144 Comparison of health outcomes among older construction and blue-collar employees in the United States. Petersen J.S., Zwerling C., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Sep. 1998, Vol.34, No.3, p.280-287. 17 ref. (In English)

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Topics: alcoholism; back disorders; blue-collar workers; chronic respiratory diseases; cohort study; construction industry; lower extremity disorders; mental disorders; musculoskeletal diseases; older workers; respirable dust; smoking; state of health; USA. (72158)

CIS 99-145 Assaults - Protective measures for public transport staff. (German: Übergriffe durch Dritte - Massnahmen zum Schutz des Fahrdienstpersonals) Das Warnkreuz, Sep. 1997, No.3, p.8-9. Illus. (In German)

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Topics: drivers; fatalities; Germany; hazard evaluation; human relations; information of personnel; injuries; neuropsychic stress; occupational safety; public transport; risk factors; social aspects; theft; transport of persons; violence. (72167)

CIS 99-146 Participative management for safety in ports. INDOSHNEWS, Oct.-Dec. 1997, Vol.2, No.4, p.1-4. (In English)

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Topics: harbours; implementation of control measures; India; legislation; plant safety and health organization; quality circles; responsibilities of employees; role of management; safety and health committees; safety training in industry; workers participation. (72172)

CIS 99-147 Occupational accidents among airline flight crew personnel. (Spanish: Accidentes de trabajo en personal de vuelo de líneas aéreas de transporte de pasajeros) de Miguel Rodriguez M.A., Herrero Zofio E., Pérez Sastre J.M., Medicina y seguridad del trabajo, 1996, Vol.XLIII, No.170, p.55-66. Illus. 15 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: accident absenteeism; air transport; causes of accidents; fatalities; frequency rates; injuries; location of injury; occupational accidents; severity rates; Spain; survey; time of accident. (72392)

CIS 99-148 Organisational factors, safety attitudes and workload among offshore oil personnel. Rundmo T., Hestad H., Ulleberg P., Safety Science, July 1998, Vol.29, No.2, p.75-87. Illus. 50 ref. (In English)

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Topics: attitude towards accidents; conditions of work; job dissatisfaction; labour-management relations; neuropsychic stress; Norway; offshore oil extraction; physical workload; questionnaire survey; risk awareness; safety consciousness; stress factors. (72215)

CIS 99-149 Occupational hazards within government administration offices. (Spanish: Riesgos del trabajo en la administración) Gestal Otero J.J., Takkouche E.B., Figueiras Guzman A., Rodriguez Miguez L., Medicina y seguridad del trabajo, 1996, Vol.XLIII, No.171, p.71-86. 22 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: air space per person; conditions of work; extrinsic allergic alveolitis; government services; health hazards; human relations; legionellosis; lighting; mass psychogenic illness; office equipment; office work; sick building syndrome; thermal environment; ventilation; work posture; workplace design. (72395)

CIS 99-150 Conference on the implementation of the law on the prevention of occupational hazards in public health services - 27 November 1996. (Spanish: Jornada sobre aplicación de la ley de prevención de riesgos laborales en instituciones sanitarias públicas - 27 de noviembre de 1996) Medicina y seguridad del trabajo, 1997, Vol.XLIV, No.172, p.5-79. Illus. (In Spanish)

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Topics: analysis of accident causes; conference; health services; hospitals; legislation; medical supervision; plant safety and health organization; safety and health personnel; Spain; training of OSH personnel; workmen's compensation. (72396)

CIS 99-151 Working conditions in hospitals. Comparative study of 10 national health service hospitals. (Spanish: Condiciones de trabajo en hospitales. Estudio comparativo en 10 hospitales del Sistema Nacional de Salud) Montoliu M.A., Rodriguez B.S., Rodriguez S., López R., García G., López G., Medicina y seguridad del trabajo, 1997, Vol.XLIV, No.174, p.17-24. Illus. 18 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: biological hazards; comparative study; conditions of work; health care personnel; health hazards; hospitals; job study; microclimate; physical hazards; physical workload; Spain. (72400)

CIS 99-152 Homeward bound. Budworth N., Occupational Health, Aug. 1998, Vol.50, No.8, p.18-21. Illus. 3 ref. (In English)

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Topics: conditions of work; health hazards; home work; job study; legislation; risk factors; role of management; telecommuting; United Kingdom. (72140)

CIS 99-153 Risk evaluation and health surveillance in health care workers: Critical review and contributions from the experience of the San Gerardo dei Tintori Hospital in Monza. (Italian: Valutazione del rischio e sorveglianza sanitaria nella realtà ospedaliera: revisione critica e contributi dall'esperienza condotta presso l'Ospedale "S. Gerardo dei Tintori" a Monza) Cesana G., Arduca A., Latocca R., Sirtori G., Medicina del lavoro, Jan.-Feb. 1998, Vol.89, No.1, p.23-46. 41 ref. (In Italian)

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Topics: antineoplastic drugs; antiviral agents; biological hazards; conditions of work; drugs; harmful substances; hazard evaluation; health care personnel; hospitals; infectious diseases; ionizing radiation; job-exposure relation; manual lifting; medical supervision; neuropsychic stress; non-ionizing radiation; occupational health survey; work organization. (72192)

CIS 99-154 Women who quit maquiladora work on the U.S.-Mexico border: Assessing health, occupation, and social dimensions in two transnational electronics plants. Guendelman S., Samuels S., Ramirez M., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, May 1998, Vol.33, No.5, p.501-509. Illus. 24 ref. (In English)

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Topics: accident absenteeism; anamnesis; assemblers; cohort study; electronics industry; healthy worker effect; Mexico; migrant workers; risk factors; sickness absenteeism; social aspects; women. (72249)

CIS 99-155 The accident prevention rule "Venues of Theatrical Production and Performance" (GUV 6.15). (German: Unfallverhütungsvorschrift "Veranstaltungs- und Produktionsstätten für szenische Darstellung" (GUV 6.15)) Heuer W., Gesundheitsschutz aktuell, 1998, Vol.30, No.1, p.7-11. Illus. (In German)

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Topics: comment on directive; entertainment services; film industry; Germany; legislation; protection against falling objects; protection against falls from heights; safety engineering; safety rules; theatres. (72351)

CIS 99-156 Activities and research projects by the German Berufsgenossenschaften on the Wismut project - Current and expected findings. (German: Berufsgenossenschaftliche Aktivitäten und Forschungsvorhaben zum Thema Wismut - Erkenntnisstand und Perspektiven) Otten H., Schröder C., Willmann G., Hauptverband der gewerblichen Berufsgenossenschaften (HVBG), Alte Heerstrasse 111, 53754 Sankt Augustin, Germany, Dec. 1997. 228p. Illus. Bibl.ref., ISBN 3-88383-456-4 (In German)

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Abstract in English, French and Spanish. Topics: radon; conference; exposure; Germany; lung cancer; medical prevention; medical supervision; role of insurance institutions; silica; silicosis; uranium mining. (72162)

CIS 99-157 Analysis and evaluation of workload and physical responses in the construction industry as a determinant of work-related back problems among concrete pourers and plasterers. (German: Analyse und Bewertung von Belastungen und Beanspruchungen bei der Bauarbeit als Determinanten berufstypischer Rückenbeschwerden bei Betonbauern und Verputzern) Wakula J., Rohmert W., Schriftenreihe Arbeitssicherheit und Arbeitsmedizin in der Bauwirtschaft 12, Institut für Arbeitswissenschaft, Petersenstrasse 30, 64287 Darmstadt, Germany, 1996. 108p. Illus. 83 ref., ISBN 3-924356-13-0 (In German)

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Topics: back disorders; concrete pouring; construction industry; construction work; ergonomic evaluation; ergonomics; Germany; knee lesions; load carriage; lower extremity disorders; manual handling; muscular work; neck disorders; physical workload; plastering; report; work posture; workload assessment. (72166)

CIS 99-158 Human and organizational factors in offshore safety. Mearns K., Flin R., Fleming M., Gordon R., Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1997. vii, 205p. 113 ref. Price: GBP 95.00., ISBN 0-7176-1492-1 (In English)

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Topics: accident investigation; analysis of accident causes; dangerous occurrences; human factors; human failure; occupational accidents; offshore oil extraction; petroleum and natural gas industry; plant safety organization; questionnaire survey; report; risk awareness; role of management; role of supervisory staff; safety consciousness; safety service records; United Kingdom; unsafe acts. (72294)

CIS 99-159 Guidelines for design solutions for process equipment failures. Center for Chemical Process Safety, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, 345 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017, USA, 1998. xviii, 252p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Price: USD 140.00 North America, USD 195.00 elsewhere. Includes 1 computer diskette (3.5", DOC and RTF file formats)., ISBN 0-8169-0684-X (In English)

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Topics: chemical industry; chemical plant; containers; drying; explosion protection; fail safety; fired pressure vessels; glossary; hazard evaluation; manuals; pipes and fittings; process engineering; safety analysis; safety by design; safety devices; safety valves. (72321)

CIS 99-160 Telework - Good practice for the future!. Paavonen W., Paavonen H., eds., Swedish National Board for Industrial and Technical Development (NUTEK), Liljeholmsvägen 32, 117 86 Stockholm, Sweden, 1998. xlv, 310p. 50 ref. (In English)

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Topics: case study; conditions of work; conference; Europe; flexible working time; future trends; home work; legal aspects; new technologies; role of government; role of management; role of workers organizations; social aspects; Sweden; telecommuting; work organization; workplace design. (72251)

CIS 99-161 Occupational risk factors and control measures - Foundries and related metal industries. (Spanish: Repertorio de factores de riesgo ocupacional y medidas de control - Sectores de fundición e industrias metálicas afines) Seguro Social, Protección Laboral, Administradora de Riesgos Profesionales, Santafé de Bogotá, Colombia, 2nd ed., 1996. 69p. Illus. 12 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: basic metal industries; biological hazards; chemical safety; electrical safety; ergonomics; explosion protection; fire protection; foundries; hazard evaluation; job-exposure relation; lighting; manufacturing processes; mechanical hazards; medical supervision; metalworking industry; noise control; radiation protection; risk factors; safety and health committees; safety and health engineering; safety devices; safety guides; safety programmes; social aspects; temperature control; vibration control. (72346)

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CIS 99-162 Respirable fibres: Surfactant coated fibres release more Fe³⁺ than native fibres at both pH 4.5 and 7.2. Fisher C.E., Brown D.M., Shaw J., Beswick P.H., Donaldson K., Annals of Occupational Hygiene, July 1998, Vol.42, No.5, p.337-345. Illus. 27 ref. (In English)

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Topics: asbestos; cancer; carcinogenic effects; in vitro experiments; iron and compounds; man-made fibres; mineral fibres; pathogenesis. (72107)

CIS 99-163 Asthma and rhino-conjunctivitis from exposure to rape-seed flour: A clinical case report. (Italian: Asma e rinocongiuntivite da farina di colza: descrizione di un caso clinico) Di Giacomo G.R., Boschetto P., Maestrelli P., Moro G., Medicina del lavoro, May-June 1998, Vol.89, No.3, p.226-231. Illus. 10 ref. (In Italian)

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Topics: allergic asthma; allergic rhinitis; allergy tests; case study; conjunctivitis; flour; grain and seed processing; maximal expiratory flow. (72198)

CIS 99-164 Dust exposure level of a primary school teacher. Kumagai S., Samukawa S., Nishimura H., Journal of Science of Labour - Rōdō Kagaku, Apr. 1998, Vol.74, No. 4, p.156-161. Illus. 7 ref. (In Japanese)

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Summary in English. Topics: airborne dust; calcium carbonate; calcium sulfate dihydrate; determination in air; educational institutions; exposure evaluation; particle size; respirable dust. (72219)

CIS 99-165 Airways inflammation and glucan exposure among household waste collectors. Thorn J., Beijer L., Rylander R., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, May 1998, Vol.33, No.5, p.463-470. Illus. 27 ref. (In English)

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Topics: bacterial toxins; blood count; determination in air; dose-response relationship; epidemiologic study; expectoration; garbage collectors; glucans; inflammations; refuse collection; respirable dust; spirometry; upper respiratory diseases. (72245)

CIS 99-166 Aerosol loading performance of electret filter media. Barrett L.W., Rousseau A.D., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, Aug. 1998, Vol.59, No.8, p.532-539. Illus. 17 ref. (In English)

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Various types of flat sheet electret filter media were compared with mechanical filer media (fibre glass) using aerosol filtration tests designed for particulate respirators. Results revealed significant differences in filtration performance and loading behaviour among the various media. Respirators can be designed using electret filter media without sacrificing low pressure drop, light weight or user comfort. Topics: aerosols; collection efficiency; comparative study; electrostatic particulate filters; evaluation of equipment; filtration efficiency; respirable dust. (72332)

CIS 99-167 The quartz hazard: A variable entity. Donaldson K., Borm P.J.A., Annals of Occupational Hygiene, July 1998, Vol.42, No.5, p.287-294. Illus. 57 ref. (In English)

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Review of data on the mechanisms of quartz carcinogenicity and the implications for risk assessment. Topics: animal experiments; carcinogenic effects; carcinogens; quartz; epidemiologic study; literature survey; lung cancer; lung deposition; pathogenesis; respirable dust; silicosis. (72101)

CIS 99-168 Chemicals with carcinogenic, mutagenic and adverse reproductive potential. Mandatory classification. (French: Produits chimiques cancérogènes, mutagènes, toxiques pour la reproduction. Classification réglementaire) Cahiers de notes documentaires - Hygiène et sécurité du travail, 4th quarter 1997, No.169, Note No.2063-169-97, p.547-573. (In French)

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Topics: antifertility effects; carcinogens; classification; comment on directive; comment on law; embryotoxic effects; European Communities; France; legislation; list of chemical substances; mutagens; teratogens; warning notices. (72114)

CIS 99-169 Biological exposure indices - Principles and reference values applicable in the USA and Germany. (French: Indices biologiques d'exposition - Valeurs guides applicables aux Etats-Unis et en Allemagne) Hesbert A., Schneider O., Cahiers de notes documentaires - Hygiène et sécurité du travail, 4th quarter 1997, No.169, Note No.2064-169-97, p.575-588. (In French)

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Topics: allergens; biological threshold limits; carcinogens; description of technique; determination in biological matter; determination in blood; determination in urine; exposure evaluation; exposure tests; Germany; harmful substances; limitation of exposure; mixtures; TLV list; urinary metabolites; USA. (72115)

CIS 99-170 Biological exposure indices - Basic principles and reference values applicable in France. (French: Indicateurs biologiques d'exposition - Principes de base et valeurs-guides utilisables en France) Brondeau M.T., Schneider O., Cahiers de notes documentaires - Hygiène et sécurité du travail, 4th quarter 1997, No.169, Note No.2065-169-97, p.589-596. (In French)

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This document cancels and replaces ND 1908-150-93 on the same subject (CIS 93-1567). Topics: biological threshold limits; description of technique; determination in biological matter; determination in blood; determination in urine; exposure evaluation; exposure tests; France; harmful substances; limitation of exposure; TLV list; urinary metabolites. (72116)

CIS 99-171 Dental nurse's occupational allergic contact dermatitis from eugenol used as a restorative dental material with polymethylmethacrylate. Kanerva L., Estlander T., Jolanki R., Contact Dermatitis, June 1998, Vol.38, No.6, p.339-340. 12 ref. (In English)

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Topics: polymethyl methacrylate; eugenol; case study; dental services; eczema; Peru balsam; rhinitis; sensitization dermatitis; skin allergies. (72121)

CIS 99-172 Occupational airborne allergic contact dermatitis from dibutylthiourea. Kanerva L., Estlander T., Alanko K., Jolanki R., Contact Dermatitis, June 1998, Vol.38, No.6, p.347-348. 11 ref. (In English)

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Topics: airborne dust; dibutylthiourea; case study; eczema; irritants; paint removal; sensitization dermatitis; skin allergies. (72122)

CIS 99-173 A goldsmith with occupational allergic contact dermatitis due to ethylenediamine in a detergent. Corazza M., Mantovani L., Bertelli G., Virgili A., Contact Dermatitis, June 1998, Vol.38, No.6, p.350-351. Illus. 10 ref. (In English)

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Topics: ethylenediamine; ethanolamine; case study; detergents; eczema; jewellery manufacture; sensitization dermatitis; skin allergies. (72123)

CIS 99-174 Contact dermatitis caused by phenoxybenzamine hydrochloride. Sommer S., Wilkinson S.M., Contact Dermatitis, June 1998, Vol.38, No.6, p.352-353. 4 ref. (In English)

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Topics: phenoxybenzamine hydrochloride; case study; drugs; eczema; irritants; nursing personnel; sensitization dermatitis; skin allergies. (72124)

CIS 99-175 Occupational contact dermatitis due to propolis. Downs A.M.R., Sansom J.E., Contact Dermatitis, June 1998, Vol.38, No.6, p.359-360. 7 ref. (In English)

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Topics: case study; eczema; hyperkeratosis; polishes; propolis; sensitization dermatitis; varnishes. (72126)

CIS 99-176 Sorbents for trapping organic pollutants from air. Ligor T., Górecka H., Buszewski B., International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 1998, Vol.4, No.2, p.153-167. Illus. 28 ref. (In English)

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Topics: adsorption sampling; air sampling; chemical analysis; description of technique; determination in air; evaluation of technique; gas chromatography; organic compounds; silica gel; sorbents; volatile substances. (72133)

CIS 99-177 Types of organic solvents used in workplaces and work environment conditions with special references to reproducibility of work environment classification. Yasugi T., Endo G., Monna T., Odachi T., Yamaoka K., Kawai T., Horiguchi S., Ikeda M., Industrial Health, July 1998, Vol.36, No.3, p.223-233. 37 ref. (In English)

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Topics: toluene; chronic toxicity; classification; determination in air; Japan; job-exposure relation; organic solvents; survey. (72142)

CIS 99-178 Phosphate fertilizer industry in Jordan: Assessment of environmental exposure to phosphate dust and fluoride. AbuDhaise B.A., AbuOmar N.I., Fluoride, Aug. 1998, Vol.31, No.3, p.137-142. Illus. 12 ref. (In English)

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Topics: air sampling; airborne dust; exposure evaluation; fertilizer industry; fluorides; gaseous effluents; Jordan; personal sampling; phosphates; sampling and analysis; superphosphates. (72171)

CIS 99-179 Occupational exposure and environmental pollution due to asbestos during remediation work. (Italian: Esposizione professionale e inquinamento da amianto durante le opere di bonifica) March T., Guidi M., Medicina del lavoro, Jan.-Feb. 1998, Vol.89, No.1, p.58-67. Illus. 9 ref. (In Italian)

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Topics: air sampling; asbestos removal; asbestos; comment on standard; environmental pollution; exposure evaluation; fibre counts; Italy; personal sampling. (72194)

CIS 99-180 Immunotoxicology in occupational and environmental health: Possibilities, limitations and aims of research. (Italian: L'immunotossicologia nella medicina del lavoro e dell'ambiente: prospettive, limiti e obiettivi di ricerca) Colosio C., Barcellini W., Corsini E., Medicina del lavoro, May-June 1998, Vol.89, No.3, p.203-225. 98 ref. (In Italian)

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Topics: autoantibodies; chemical hazards; exposure tests; immunobiological changes; immunology; immunotoxic effects; interleukins; literature survey; lymphocytes; mitosis; rheumatoid factor; serum complement; toxicology. (72197)

CIS 99-181 Amalgam fillings and urinary mercury excretion in workers exposed to low levels of inorganic mercury. (Italian: Amalgami dentari ed eliminazione urinaria di mercurio in lavoratori esposti a basse concentrazioni di mercurio inorganico) Soleo L., Pesola G., Vimercati L., Elia G., Michelazzi M., Gagliardi T., Drago I., Lasorsa G., Medicina del lavoro, May-June 1998, Vol.89, No.3, p.232-241. 27 ref. (In Italian)

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Topics: mercury; dental services; determination in urine; diet; exposure evaluation; manufacture of fluorescent tubes; mercury alloys; non-occupational factors; questionnaire survey; respiratory impairment; smoking. (72199)

CIS 99-182 Methodical considerations for the accurate determination of lead in human plasma and serum. Smith D.R., Ilustre R.P., Osterloh J.D., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, May 1998, Vol.33, No.5, p.430-438. Illus. 24 ref. (In English)

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Topics: blood plasma; lead; contamination monitoring; description of technique; determination in blood; evaluation of technique; mass spectrometry; plasma emission spectrometry; serum. (72242)

CIS 99-183 Chemicals in the workplace: Incorporating human neurobehavioral testing into the regulatory process. Dick R.B., Ahlers H., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, May 1998, Vol.33, No.5, p.439-453. 17 ref. (In English)

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Topics: central nervous system; determination of exposure limits; harmful substances; legislation; literature survey; narcotic effects; nervous function tests; neurological effects; neurotoxic effects; threshold limit values; TLV list; USA. (72243)

CIS 99-184 High-pressure liquid chromatographic determination of toluene in urine as a marker of occupational exposure to toluene. Inoue O., Kanno E., Kudo S., Kakizaki M., Kataoka M., Kawai T., Ukai H., Ikeda M., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, July 1998, Vol.71, No.5, p.302-308. Illus. 25 ref. (In English)

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Topics: toluene; description of technique; determination in urine; dose-response relationship; evaluation of technique; exposure evaluation; high-pressure liquid chromatography; organic solvents; urinary excretion. (72282)

CIS 99-185 N,N-Dimethylformamide - Influence of working conditions and skin penetration on the internal exposure of workers in synthetic textile production. Wrbitzky R., Angerer J., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, July 1998, Vol.71, No.5, p.309-316. Illus. 52 ref. (In English)

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Topics: methylformamide; dimethylformamide; cross-sectional study; determination in air; determination in urine; exposure evaluation; job-exposure relation; personal sampling; protective clothing; skin absorption; synthetic fibre industry; urinary metabolites. (72283)

CIS 99-186 Management of solid wastes in developing countries. Diaz L.F., Savage G.M., Eggerth L.L., Industrial Safety Chronicle, Oct.-Dec. 1997, Vol.28, No.3, p.10-15. 8 ref. (In English)

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Topics: developing countries; environment; refuse collection; storage; transport; waste disposal. (72310)

CIS 99-187 The collection and analysis of 2,3-dimethyl-2,3-dinitrobutane vapor. McKenzie R.M., Kim Y.Y., Bishop R.W., Gaffney R.J., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, June 1998, Vol.59, No.6, p.388-392. Illus. 3 ref. (In English)

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Topics: 2,3-dimethyl-2,3-dinitrobutane; chemical analysis; description of technique; determination in air; explosive atmosphere detection; explosives; gas chromatography; sampling and analysis; USA; volatile substances. (72312)

CIS 99-188 The dangerous goods safety advisor directive and you!. Hallett F., Safety and Health Practitioner, Oct. 1998, Vol.16, No.10, p.14-16. Illus. (In English)

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Under the Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser Regulations, published in June 1996, employers will have to appoint one or more dangerous goods safety advisers (DGSAs). Implications are discussed in terms of professional competence, training and qualifications and the legally imposed duties of the DGSA. Topics: comment on directive; dangerous substances; legislation; responsibilities of employers; training of OSH personnel; transport of materials; United Kingdom. (72337)

CIS 99-189 Sensitization to latex: Incapacity of health care professionals, danger for users. (Spanish: Sensibilización al látex: incapacitación de los profesionales sanitarios, peligro para los usuarios) Conde-Salazar L., Guimaraens D., Luelmo L., Fernandez Cogolludo E., Cuevas M., Medicina y seguridad del trabajo, 1997, Vol.XLIV, No.174, p.7-16. Illus. 35 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: degree of disability; health care personnel; latex; literature survey; protective gloves; sensitization dermatitis; sensitization; skin allergies; urticaria. (72399)

CIS 99-190 Cancer mortality and wood dust exposure among participants in the American Cancer Society cancer prevention study-II (CPS-II). Stellman S.D., Demers P.A., Colin D., Boffetta P., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Sep. 1998, Vol.34, No.3, p.229-237. 43 ref. (In English)

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Topics: cancer; asbestos; formaldehyde; epidemiologic study; length of exposure; long-term exposure; lung cancer; mortality; nasal cancer; risk factors; wood dust; woodworking industry. (72153)

CIS 99-191 Nonmalignant respiratory disease mortality among woodworkers participating in the American Cancer Society cancer prevention study-II (CPS-II). Demers P.A., Stellman S.D., Colin D., Boffetta P., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Sep. 1998, Vol.34, No.3, p.238-243. 16 ref. (In English)

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Topics: age-linked differences; asbestos; formaldehyde; epidemiologic study; long-term exposure; mortality; respiratory diseases; risk factors; smoking; wood dust; woodworking industry. (72154)

CIS 99-192 Radiographic silicosis and lung cancer risk among workers in Ontario. Finkelstein M.M., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Sep. 1998, Vol.34, No.3, p.244-251. Illus. 19 ref. (In English)

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It is concluded on the basis of two North American studies of silica exposed workers that radiographic silicosis is a marker for an increased risk of lung cancer. Topics: Canada; radon; case-control study; chest radiography; confounding factors; long-term exposure; lung cancer; Ontario; opacities; pneumoconiosis; silica; silicosis; smoking. (72155)

CIS 99-193 Pregnancy outcome following maternal organic solvent exposure: A meta-analysis of epidemiologic studies. McMartin K.I., Chu M., Kopecky E., Einarson T.R., Koren G., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Sep. 1998, Vol.34, No.3, p.288-292. 15 ref. (In English)

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Maternal occupational exposure to organic solvents is associated with a tendency toward an increased risk for spontaneous abortion and additional studies may affect the trend. There is a statistically significant association with major malformations which warrants futher investigation. Topics: abortion; embryotoxic effects; epidemiologic study; expectant mothers; literature survey; organic solvents; parental exposure; teratogenic effects. (72159)

CIS 99-194 Asbestos exposure: A potential cause of retroperitoneal fibrosis. Sauni R., Oksa P., Järvenpää R., Parker J.E., Roto P., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Apr. 1998, Vol.33, No.4, p.418-421. 16 ref. (In English)

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Topics: asbestos; chest radiography; epidemiologic study; fibrosis; peritoneal diseases. (72205)

CIS 99-195 Occupation and the risk of laryngeal cancer in Uruguay. De Stefani E., Boffetta P., Oreggia F., Ronco A., Kogevinas M., Mendilaharsu M., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, June 1998, Vol.33, No.6, p.537-542. 29 ref. (In English)

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Topics: alcoholism; carcinogenic effects; asbestos; case-control study; dose-response relationship; harmful substances; inorganic acids; laryngeal cancer; occupation disease relation; pesticides; smoking; Uruguay. (72206)

CIS 99-196 Prevalence of natural rubber latex allergy (type I and type IV) in laboratory workers in The Netherlands. de Groot H., de Jong N.W., Duijster E., van Wijk R.G., Vermeulen A., van Toorenenbergen A.W., Geursen L., van Joost T., Contact Dermatitis, Mar. 1998, Vol.38, No.3, p.159-163. 20 ref. (In English)

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Topics: eczema; epidemiologic study; laboratory work; latex; natural rubber; protective gloves; sensitization dermatitis; skin allergies; skin tests. (72210)

CIS 99-197 Increased acquired dyschromatopsia among solvent-exposed workers: An epidemiology study on 249 employees of an aluminum-foil printing factory. Gonzalez M., Velten M., Cantineau A., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, July 1998, Vol.71, No.5, p.317-324. 29 ref. (In English)

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Topics: alcoholism; case-control study; colour vision deficiency; determination in air; dose-response relationship; exposure evaluation; food industry; job-exposure relation; length of exposure; long-term exposure; organic solvents; packaging materials; pharmaceutical industry; photogravure printing; printing industry; smoking; vision tests. (72284)

CIS 99-198 Breath, urine, and blood measurements as biological exposure indices of short-term inhalation exposure to methanol. Batterman S.A., Franzblau A., D'Arcy J.B., Sargent N.E., Gross K.B., Schreck R.M., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, July 1998, Vol.71, No.5, p.325-335. Illus. 29 ref. (In English)

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Topics: biological threshold limits; methanol; determination in blood; determination in exhaled air; determination in urine; evaluation of technique; exposure evaluation; exposure tests; inhalation; short-term exposure. (72285)

CIS 99-199 Exposure to polymeric materials in vascular soft-tissue sarcomas. Rhomberg W., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, July 1998, Vol.71, No.5, p.343-347. 42 ref. (In English)

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Topics: aetiology; angiosarcoma; vinyl chloride; polyvinyl chloride; long-term exposure; occupation disease relation; polymers; sarcomas; thyroid cancer. (72287)

CIS 99-200 Urinary N-acetyl-β-glucosaminidase as an indicator of renal dysfunction in electroplating workers. Liu C.S., Kuo H.W., Lai J.S., Lin T.I., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, July 1998, Vol.71, No.5, p.348-352. 30 ref. (In English)

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Topics: chromium; cross-sectional study; determination in air; determination in urine; dose-response relationship; electroplating; enzyme activity determination; job-exposure relation; nephrotoxic effects; renal dysfunction; urine monitoring. (72288)

CIS 99-201 Elevation of zinc protoporphyrin levels in lead workers with iron-sufficient microcytosis. Ronin D., Strehl F., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, May 1998, Vol.40, No.5, p.492-496. Illus. 6 ref. (In English)

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Results of a study of two groups of lead-exposed subjects with either normal or low mean blood cell volume showed a significant difference in zinc protoporphyrin (ZPP) levels between the groups. There was no difference in age, lead levels or iron levels between the groups. Abnormally high ZPP levels may occur in individuals with haemoglobinopathies. Topics: blood-cell anomalies; lead; determination in blood; exposure tests; lead and compounds; protoporphyrin; statistical evaluation. (72306)

CIS 99-202 Improving the specific gravity adjustment method for assessing urinary concentrations of toxic substances. Vij H.S., Howell S., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, June 1998, Vol.59, No.6, p.375-380. Illus. 8 ref. (In English)

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Topics: determination in urine; exposure tests; mathematical models; toxic substances; urinary excretion; urinary metabolites; urine monitoring; USA. (72311)

CIS 99-203 Contact allergy to 2,4,6-tris(dimethylaminomethyl)phenol. Brooke R., Beck M.H., Contact Dermatitis, May 1998, Vol.38, No.5, p.284-285. Illus. 5 ref. (In English)

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Topics: 2,4,6-tris(dimethylaminomethyl)phenol; case study; eczema; epoxy resins; hardeners; sensitization dermatitis; skin tests. (72316)

CIS 99-204 Isoflurane: An uncommon cause of occupational airborne contact dermatitis. Caraffini S., Ricci F., Assalve D., Lisi P., Contact Dermatitis, May 1998, Vol.38, No.5, p.286. Illus. 5 ref. (In English)

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Topics: isoflurane; case study; eczema; health care personnel; inhalation anaesthetics; operating theatres; sensitization dermatitis; skin tests. (72317)

CIS 99-205 Airborne occupational allergic dermatitis due to trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA) used in the manufacture of printed circuit boards. Kanerva L., Tarvainen K., Jolanki R., Henriks-Eckerman M.L., Estlander T., Contact Dermatitis, May 1998, Vol.38, No.5, p.292-294. Illus. 16 ref. (In English)

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Topics: trimethylolpropane triacrylate; case study; eczema; eye irritation; printed circuits; sensitization dermatitis; skin tests. (72318)

CIS 99-206 Occupational fingertip protein contact dermatitis from grain flours and natural rubber latex. Kanerva L., Contact Dermatitis, May 1998, Vol.38, No.5, p.295-296. Illus. 27 ref. (In English)

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Topics: case study; eczema; fingers; flour; latex; natural rubber; proteins; sensitization dermatitis; skin tests; urticaria. (72319)

CIS 99-207 Occupational epoxy dermatitis with patch test reactions to multiple hardeners including tetraethylenepentamine. Kanerva L., Jolanki R., Estlander T., Contact Dermatitis, May 1998, Vol.38, No.5, p.299-301. Illus. 17 ref. (In English)

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Topics: amines; tetraethylenepentamine; case study; eczema; epoxy resins; hardeners; paint spraying; paints; sensitization dermatitis; skin tests. (72320)

CIS 99-208 Assessment of triethylamine and diethylamine emission from military gas mask canisters. Verma D.K., Pagotto J.G., Shaw D.S., Destombe K., Nieboer E., Annals of Occupational Hygiene, July 1998, Vol.42, No.5, p.325-330. Illus. 13 ref. (In English)

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Topics: diethylamine; triethylamine; defence services; determination in air; exposure evaluation; gas removing respirators; leakage testing; threshold limit values. (72105)

CIS 99-209 Method for measuring the spatial variability of aerosol penetration through respirator filters. Huang C., Willeke K., Qian Y., Grinshpun S., Ulevicius V., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, July 1998, Vol.59, No.7, p.461-465. Illus. 17 ref. (In English)

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Topics: aerosol spectrometer; aerosols; air purifying respirators; description of technique; equipment testing; filter testing; filtration efficiency; particle size distribution; particle size; particulate filters. (72178)

CIS 99-210 ASTM F739 method for testing the permeation resistance of protective clothing materials: Critical analysis with proposed changes in procedure and test-cell design. Anna D.H., Zellers E.T., Sulewski R., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, Aug. 1998, Vol.59, No.8, p.547-556. Illus. 24 ref. (In English)

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Permeation tests were performed on each of four chemical protective clothing materials with 44 organic solvents in accordance with ASTM Method F739-96. The recommended collection stream flow rate range was in many cases insufficient to accurately determine the steady state permeation rate. Testing at elevated temperatures also revealed temperature gradients within the test system. Recommendations for a modified test cell are put forward. Topics: chemical protective clothing; comment on standard; comparative analysis; description of equipment; description of technique; evaluation of technique; materials for personal protection; organic solvents; permeability testing; protective gloves. (72333)

CIS 99-211 Investigation of air quality in the industrial area North Cairo. Shakour A.A., El Taieb N.M., Mohamed S.K., Zakey A.S., Central European Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 1998, Vol.4, No.2, p.192-204. Illus. 22 ref. (In English)

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Topics: atmospheric pollution; ozone; nitrogen dioxide; sulfur dioxide; ammonia; determination in air; Egypt; gaseous effluents; weather. (72139)

CIS 99-212 Meta-analyses of brain cancer and farming. Khuder S.A., Mutgi A.B., Schaub E.A., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Sep. 1998, Vol.34, No.3, p.252-260. Illus. 89 ref. (In English)

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The consistent significant positive findings suggest that there is a weak association between brain cancer and farming. Exposures commonly experienced by farmers including infectious microorganisms and pesticides may contribute to the increased risk of brain cancer. Topics: agriculture; brain cancer; infectious diseases; literature survey; long-term exposure; microorganisms; occupation disease relation; pesticides; risk factors; zoonoses. (72156)

CIS 99-213 Occupational dermatitis in Danish gardeners and greenhouse workers (III): Compositae-related symptoms. Paulsen E., Søgaard J., Andersen K.E., Contact Dermatitis, Mar. 1998, Vol.38, No.3, p.140-146. 14 ref. (In English)

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Topics: allergens; chrysanthema; Denmark; dermatitis; eczema; epidemiologic study; flowers; horticulture; irritants; plants; sensitization; sesquiterpenes; skin allergies. (72209)

CIS 99-214 Predicted lung cancer risk among miners exposed to diesel exhaust particles. Stayner L., Dankovic D., Smith R., Steenland K., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Sep. 1998, Vol.34, No.3, p.207-219. 71 ref. (In English)

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Topics: diesel engines; epidemiologic study; exhaust gases; hazard evaluation; literature survey; long-term exposure; lung cancer; mathematical models; mining industry; prediction; respirable dust; risk factors. (72151)

CIS 99-215 Workplace exposure to rosin-based solder flux fume during hand soldering. Pengelly I., Groves J., Simpson A., Northage C., Annals of Occupational Hygiene, July 1998, Vol.42, No.5, p.295-302. 11 ref. (In English)

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Topics: colophony; determination in air; exposure evaluation; field tests; local exhaust; personal sampling; soldering flux. (72102)

CIS 99-216 Survey of risk reduction and pollution prevention practices in the Rhode Island automotive refinishing industry. Enander R.T., Gute D.M., Missaghian R., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, July 1998, Vol.59, No.7, p.478-489. Illus. 29 ref. (In English)

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Topics: airborne dust; coachwork; disposal of harmful waste; harmful substances; health engineering; job-exposure relation; organic solvents; paints; personal protective equipment; questionnaire survey; risk factors; spray booths; spray coating; substitution; vehicle repair and servicing; ventilation. (72180)

CIS 99-217 Increase in the content of aromatic compounds in cutting oils due to presumed contamination by hydraulic fluid. (Spanish: Aumento del contenido de sustancias aromáticas en aceites de corte, por supuesta contaminación con hidraúlico) Laborda Grima R., Velasco Ortega J., Megias del Rosal J., Medicina y seguridad del trabajo, 1996, Vol.XLIII, No.170, p.11-19. Illus. 25 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: aromatic hydrocarbons; carcinogens; cutting fluids; determination of concentration; hydraulic fluids; infrared spectrophotometry; machine tools. (72391)

CIS 99-218 Symptoms, lung and liver function, blood counts, and genotoxic effects in coastal tanker crews. Nilsson R., Nordlinder R., Högstedt B., Karlsson A., Järvholm B., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1997, Vol.69, p.392-398. 20 ref. (In English)

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Topics: benzene; cross-sectional study; exposure evaluation; genetic effects; harmful substances; health hazards; irritation; neurological effects; petroleum products; symptoms; tankers. (72129)

CIS 99-219 Diesel exhaust and lung cancer in the trucking industry: Exposure-response analyses and risk assessment. Steenland K., Deddens J., Stayner L., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Sep. 1998, Vol.34, No.3, p.220-228. Illus. 26 ref. (In English)

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The authors found a lifetime excess risk ten times higher than the 1 per 1,000 excess risk allowed by OSHA in setting regulations. There are about 2.8 million truck drivers in the U.S. The results depend on estimates about unknown past exposures, and should be viewed as exploratory. They conform reasonably well to recent estimates for diesel-exposed railroad workers done by the California EPA, although those results themselves have been disputed. Topics: diesel engines; dose-response relationship; drivers; epidemiologic study; exhaust gases; exposure evaluation; hazard evaluation; long-term exposure; lung cancer; risk factors; road transport; statistical evaluation. (72152)

CIS 99-220 Transport accident involving vinyl chloride - Health effects in 325 victims. (German: Transportunfall mit Vinylchlorid - Gesundheitliche Beeinträchtigungen bei 325 Betroffenen) Hahn A., Michalak H., Begemann K., Heinemeyer G., Gundert-Remy U., Umweltmedizin in Forschung und Praxis, July 1998, Vol.3, No.3, p.144-155. Illus. 47 ref. (In German)

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Topics: accident descriptions; vinyl chloride; determination in air; determination in urine; hazard evaluation; health hazards; irritation; neighbourhood populations; pyrolysis products; rail transport; results of explosions. (72358)

CIS 99-221 Decommissioning a polysilicon plant - The safety aspects. Halvorsen F., Sandhu P., Safety and Health Practitioner, Aug. 1998, Vol.16, No.8, p.34-39. Illus. (In English)

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Topics: trichlorosilane; tetrachlorosilane; chemical plant; demolition; description of equipment; description of technique; fire hazards; risk factors; silicones. (72176)

CIS 99-222 Biological monitoring of workers exposed to carbon disulfide (CS₂) in a viscose rayon fibers factory. Ghittori S., Maestri L., Contardi I., Zadra P., Marraccini P., Imbriani M., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, May 1998, Vol.33, No.5, p.478-484. Illus. 22 ref. (In English)

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Topics: carbon disulfide; confounding factors; determination in air; determination in urine; dose-response relationship; exposure evaluation; exposure tests; gas chromatography; mass spectrometry; viscose rayon industry. (72246)

CIS 99-223 International data base of exposure measurements in the pulp, paper and paper product industries. Kauppinen T., Teschke K., Savela A., Kogevinas M., Boffetta P., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, Aug. 1997, Vol.70, No.2, p.119-127. Illus. 30 ref. (In English)

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Topics: aerosols; Canada; comparative study; computerized data bases; determination in air; determination in biological matter; Europe; exposure evaluation; gases; harmful substances; Japan; list of chemical substances; metals; microorganisms; mineral dust; organic compounds; organic solvents; personal sampling; pulp and paper industry; USA. (72110)

CIS 99-224 Lung CO diffusion and radiological findings in subjects exposed in the past to asbestos cement. (Italian: Diffusione polmonare per il CO e quadro radiologico in ex-esposti a cemento-amianto) Zona A., Bruno C., Agabiti N., Pizzutelli G., Forastiere F., Medicina del lavoro, Jan.-Feb. 1998, Vol.89, No.1, p.47-57. 35 ref. (In Italian)

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Topics: asbestos cement industry; asbestos; asbestosis; chest radiography; CO diffusion; latency; length of service; long-term study; pulmonary diffusion disorders; respiratory function tests; smoking. (72193)

CIS 99-225 Guide for ventilation practice No.19 - Wastewater depollution plants and purification plants. (French: Guide pratique de la ventilation n°19 - Usines de dépollution des eaux résiduaires et ouvrages d'assainissement) Cahiers de notes documentaires - Hygiène et sécurité du travail, 4th quarter 1997, No.169, p.635-655. Illus. 28 ref. (In French)

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Topics: biological hazards; chemical hazards; effluents; exhaust ventilation; harmful substances; hazard evaluation; health engineering; pathogenic bacteria; sewage treatment; sludge; ventilation design; ventilation systems. (72119)

CIS 99-226 Industry's perception and use of occupational exposure limits. Topping M.D., Williams C.R., Devine J.M., Annals of Occupational Hygiene, Aug. 1998, Vol.42, No.6, p.357-366. Illus. 6 ref. (In English)

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Topics: compliance with exposure limits; harmful substances; implementation of control measures; information of personnel; questionnaire survey; responsibilities of employers; risk awareness; small enterprises; supply of information; supply of personal protective equipment; threshold limit values; United Kingdom. (72145)

CIS 99-227 An introduction to a UK scheme to help small firms control health risks from chemicals. Russell R.M., Maidment S.C., Brooke I., Topping M.D., Annals of Occupational Hygiene, Aug. 1998, Vol.42, No.6, p.367-376. Illus. 16 ref. (In English)

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Topics: check lists; comment on law; exposure evaluation; harmful substances; hazard evaluation; implementation of control measures; limitation of exposure; small enterprises; supply of information; United Kingdom. (72146)

CIS 99-228 A UK scheme to help small firms control health risks from chemicals: Toxicological considerations. Brooke I.M., Annals of Occupational Hygiene, Aug. 1998, Vol.42, No.6, p.377-390. 9 ref. (In English)

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Topics: classification systems; European Communities; exposure evaluation; harmful substances; limitation of exposure; small enterprises; threshold limit values; toxic effects; toxicity evaluation; United Kingdom. (72147)

CIS 99-229 Occupational hygiene considerations in the development of a structured approach to select chemical control strategies. Maidment S.C., Annals of Occupational Hygiene, Aug. 1998, Vol.42, No.6, p.391-400. Illus. 15 ref. (In English)

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Topics: exposure evaluation; harmful substances; hazard evaluation; implementation of control measures; limitation of exposure; prediction; risk factors; small enterprises; threshold limit values; toxicity evaluation; United Kingdom. (72148)

CIS 99-230 The Chemical Industries Association guidance on allocating occupational exposure bands. Guest I., Annals of Occupational Hygiene, Aug. 1998, Vol.42, No.6, p.407-411. 10 ref. (In English)

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Topics: airborne dust; chemical industry; classification systems; exposure evaluation; harmful substances; hazard evaluation; health hazards; limitation of exposure; threshold limit values; volatile substances. (72150)

CIS 99-231 National Asbestos Registers - Annual Report 1996-97. Occupational Safety and Health Service, Department of Labour, PO Box 3705, Wellington, New Zealand, 1998. 20p. Illus. 13 ref. (In English)

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Topics: asbestos; asbestosis; exposure records; lung cancer; mesothelioma; New Zealand; occupation disease relation; pleural diseases; registers of occupational diseases; report; respiratory impairment. (72257)

CIS 99-232 Toxicological profile for chlorodibenzofurans. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Division of Toxicology, Toxicology Information Branch, 1600 Clifton Road NE, E-29, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA, May 1994. xvii, 235p. Illus. Bibl.ref. (In English)

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Topics: carcinogenic effects; chlorinated dibenzofurans; chronic bronchitis; criteria document; determination in biological matter; diarrhoea; diseases of eyes and related structures; embryotoxic effects; exposure evaluation; gastric disorders; genetic effects; glossary; haematological effects; health hazards; hepatic damage; immunotoxic effects; legislation; limitation of exposure; literature survey; loss of weight; menstrual disorders; myalgia; neurological effects; neuropsychic effects; skin eruption; toxic effects; toxicity evaluation; toxicology; USA. (72181)

CIS 99-233 Toxicological profile for hexachlorobutadiene. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Division of Toxicology, Toxicology Information Branch, 1600 Clifton Road NE, E-29, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA, May 1994. xvii, 144p. Illus. Bibl.ref. (In English)

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Topics: carcinogenic effects; hexachlorobutadiene; criteria document; determination in biological matter; exposure evaluation; glossary; health hazards; hepatic damage; irritation; legislation; limitation of exposure; literature survey; renal damage; toxic effects; toxicity evaluation; toxicology; USA. (72182)

CIS 99-234 Toxicological profile for alpha-, beta-, gamma- and delta-hexachlorocyclohexane: Update. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Division of Toxicology, Toxicology Information Branch, 1600 Clifton Road NE, E-29, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA, May 1994. xvii, 209p. Illus. Bibl.ref. (In English)

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Topics: antifertility effects; carcinogenic effects; alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane; beta-hexachlorocyclohexane; delta-hexachlorocyclohexane; lindane; hexachlorocyclohexane; criteria document; determination in biological matter; exposure evaluation; glossary; haematological effects; health hazards; hepatic damage; immunotoxic effects; legislation; limitation of exposure; literature survey; mutagenic effects; neurological effects; renal damage; skin absorption; toxic effects; toxicity evaluation; toxicology; USA. (72183)

CIS 99-235 Toxicological profile for toluene: Update. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Division of Toxicology, Toxicology Information Branch, 1600 Clifton Road NE, E-29, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA, May 1994. xvii, 231p. Illus. Bibl.ref. (In English)

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Topics: antifertility effects; cardiovascular disorders; toluene; criteria document; determination in biological matter; embryotoxic effects; exposure evaluation; glossary; health hazards; irritation; legislation; limitation of exposure; literature survey; neuropsychic effects; neurotoxic effects; toxic effects; toxicity evaluation; toxicology; USA. (72184)

CIS 99-236 Toxicological profile for 1,2-dichloroethane: Update. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Division of Toxicology, Toxicology Information Branch, 1600 Clifton Road NE, E-29, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA, May 1994. xvii, 201p. Illus. Bibl.ref. (In English)

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Topics: 1,2-dichloroethane; arrhythmia; bronchitis; carcinogenic effects; cardiovascular disorders; criteria document; determination in biological matter; exposure evaluation; gastric disorders; glossary; haematological effects; health hazards; hepatotoxic effects; immunotoxic effects; legislation; limitation of exposure; literature survey; mutagenic effects; nephrotoxic effects; neurotoxic effects; respiratory impairment; toxic effects; toxicity evaluation; toxicology; USA. (72185)

CIS 99-237 Toxicological profile for diethyl phthalate. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Division of Toxicology, Toxicology Information Branch, 1600 Clifton Road NE, E-29, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA, June 1995. xvii, 140p. Illus. Bibl.ref. (In English)

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Topics: diethyl phthalate; criteria document; determination in biological matter; exposure evaluation; glossary; health hazards; legislation; limitation of exposure; literature survey; sensitization; toxic effects; toxicity evaluation; toxicology; USA. (72186)

CIS 99-238 Toxicological profile for Otto Fuels II. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Division of Toxicology, Toxicology Information Branch, 1600 Clifton Road NE, E-29, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA, June 1995. xvii, 176p. Illus. Bibl.ref. (In English)

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Topics: 2-nitrodiphenylamine; cardiovascular disorders; Otto fuel II; dibutyl sebacate; coronary diseases; criteria document; determination in biological matter; dyspnoea; exposure evaluation; glossary; haematological effects; health hazards; hepatic damage; irritation; legislation; limitation of exposure; literature survey; migraine; mutagenic effects; nephrotoxic effects; neurological effects; propylene glycol dinitrate; sensitization; skin absorption; toxic effects; toxicity evaluation; toxicology; USA; vestibular disorders. (72187)

CIS 99-239 Toxicological profile for 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Division of Toxicology, Toxicology Information Branch, 1600 Clifton Road NE, E-29, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA, June 1995. xvii, 186p. Illus. Bibl.ref. (In English)

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Topics: anaemia; antifertility effects; carcinogenic effects; trinitrotoluene; cataract; criteria document; determination in biological matter; exposure evaluation; glossary; haematotoxic effects; haemolysis; health hazards; hepatic damage; immunotoxic effects; legislation; limitation of exposure; literature survey; mutagenic effects; neurological effects; sensitization dermatitis; skin absorption; toxic effects; toxicity evaluation; toxicology; USA. (72188)

CIS 99-240 Toxicological profile for Stoddard solvent. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Division of Toxicology, Toxicology Information Branch, 1600 Clifton Road NE, E-29, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA, June 1995. xvii, 150p. Illus. Bibl.ref. (In English)

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Topics: carcinogenic effects; white spirit; chemical pneumonitis; criteria document; determination in biological matter; exposure evaluation; gastric disorders; glossary; haematological effects; health hazards; hepatic disorders; irritation; legislation; limitation of exposure; literature survey; neurological effects; renal damage; toxic effects; toxicity evaluation; toxicology; USA. (72189)

CIS 99-241 Toxicological profile for tetryl. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Division of Toxicology, Toxicology Information Branch, 1600 Clifton Road NE, E-29, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA, June 1995. xvii, 113p. Illus. Bibl.ref. (In English)

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Topics: Tetryl; colic; conjunctivitis; criteria document; dermatitis; determination in biological matter; exposure evaluation; gastric disorders; glossary; haematotoxic effects; health hazards; hepatic damage; immunotoxic effects; irritation; legislation; limitation of exposure; literature survey; menstrual disorders; mutagenic effects; nephrotoxic effects; neurological effects; respiratory diseases; skin absorption; toxic effects; toxicity evaluation; toxicology; USA. (72190)

CIS 99-242 National profile to assess the chemicals management in Slovenia. Lovinčič D., ed., Government of the Republic of Slovenia, Intersectoral Committee on the Management of Dangerous Chemicals, ¿tefanova 5, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia, Dec. 1997. 146p. Illus. (In English)

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Topics: chemical products; chemical safety; computerized data bases; dangerous substances; emergency organization; environmental pollution; glossary; harmful substances; international cooperation; legislation; list of chemical substances; national organization; report; safety and health documentation; Slovenia. (72256)

CIS 99-243 Methyl methacrylate CAS No.80-62-6. European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals, Avenue E. Van Nieuwenhuyse 4, Bte. 6, 1160 Bruxelles, Belgium, Feb. 1995. iii, 167p. Illus. approx. 820 ref. (In English)

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Topics: methyl methacrylate; chemical industry; containment of spills; criteria document; first aid; irritants; literature survey; sensitization; toxic effects; toxicology. (72368)

CIS 99-244 Epidemiological evaluation of exposure to organic solvents in paint and glue factories in Santa Fe de Bogotá. (Spanish: Evaluacion epidemiológica de la exposición a solventes orgánicos en fábricas de pinturas y pegantes en Santa Fe de Bogotá) Instituto Nacional de Salud, Seguro Social, Protección Laboral, Administradora de Riesgos Profesionales, Santafé de Bogotá, Colombia, Dec. 1996. 30p. 30 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: toluene; xylene; benzene; determination in urine; epidemiology; health hazards; medical supervision; occupational hygiene evaluation; organic solvents; paint and varnish industry; personal protective equipment; questionnaire survey; urinary metabolites. (72347)

CIS 99-245 Ventilation and purification of workplace air. (French: Aération et assainissement des ambiances de travail) Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, 1996. 48p. Illus. 39 ref., ISBN 2-85599-867-0 (In French)

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Topics: air purification; comment on directive; comment on law; France; glossary; harmful substances; legislation; limitation of exposure; mechanical ventilation; natural ventilation; responsibilities of employers; ventilation; workplaces. (72112)

CIS 99-246 Lead-based paints in old housing. (French: Les peintures au plomb dans l'habitat ancien) Ministère du Logement, Direction de l'Habitat et de la Construction, Arche de la Défense, Paroi Sud, 92055 Paris - La Défense Cedex 04, France, 1997. 105p. Illus. (In French)

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Topics: building industry; lead; construction sites; disposal of harmful waste; dust control; France; hazard evaluation; legislation; paint removal; paints; repair work. (72296)

CIS 99-247 Control of exposure to triglycidyl isocyanurate (TGIC) in coating powders. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. 4p. 8 ref. (In English)

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Topics: triglycidyl isocyanurate; data sheet; determination in air; exposure evaluation; hazard evaluation; information of personnel; irritants; legislation; limitation of exposure; powder coating; protective clothing; sensitization; United Kingdom. (72361)

CIS 99-248 Maintenance and cleaning of solvent degreasing tanks. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. 4p. 11 ref. Illus. (In English)

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Topics: 1,1,1-trichloroethane; trichloroethylene; data sheet; degreasing; first-aid and rescue organization; legislation; maintenance; organic solvents; safe working methods; supplied air respirators; United Kingdom; vats; work in confined spaces. (72362)

CIS 99-249 Immersion and cold cleaning of engineering components. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. 4p. 10 ref. (In English)

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Replaces HSE Engineering Sheets Nos.8 and 9 (see CIS 94-1347 and CIS 94-1348). Topics: data sheet; degreasing; fire hazards; hazard evaluation; health hazards; legislation; metal cleaning; organic solvents; protective clothing; safe working methods; supply of information; United Kingdom; work in confined spaces. (72363)

CIS 99-250 Health and safety at degreasing operations: Sources of guidance. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. 4p. 75 ref. (In English)

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Replaces HSE Engineering Sheets Nos.10 and 11 (see CIS 94-1350 and CIS 94-1349). Topics: bibliography; 1,1,1-trichloroethane; trichloroethylene; data sheet; degreasing agents; degreasing; legislation; limitation of exposure; metal cleaning; organic solvents; safe working methods; supply of information; United Kingdom. (72364)

CIS 99-251 Diflubenzuron health and safety guide. International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization (WHO), Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1995. 28p. 27 ref. Price: CHF 5.00 (CHF 3.50 in developing countries)., ISBN 92-4-151099-4 (In English)

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This document provides practical guidance on the application of exposure limitation guidelines contained in Environmental Health Criteria 184 (CIS 98-234). Includes a summary of chemical safety information for workplace display. Topics: diflubenzuron; containment of spills; disposal of harmful waste; fire protection; first aid; health engineering; health hazards; IPCS; legislation; methaemoglobinaemia; permissible levels; storage; toxic effects. (72381)

CIS 99-252 Chlorothalonil health and safety guide. International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization (WHO), Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1995. 30p. 28 ref. Price: CHF 5.00 (CHF 3.50 in developing countries)., ISBN 92-4-151098-6 (In English)

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This document provides practical guidance on the application of exposure limitation guidelines contained in Environmental Health Criteria 183 (CIS 98-233). Includes a summary of chemical safety information for workplace display. Topics: 2,4,5,6-tetrachloroisophthalonitrile; containment of spills; disposal of harmful waste; eczema; fire protection; first aid; health engineering; health hazards; IPCS; irritants; legislation; permissible levels; sensitization; storage; toxic effects. (72382)

CIS 99-253 Isophorone health and safety guide. International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization (WHO), Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1995. 24p. 10 ref. Price: CHF 5.00 (CHF 3.50 in developing countries)., ISBN 92-4-151091-9 (In English)

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This document provides practical guidance on the application of exposure limitation guidelines contained in Environmental Health Criteria 174 (CIS 98-798). Includes a summary of chemical safety information for workplace display. Topics: isophorone; containment of spills; disposal of harmful waste; fire protection; first aid; health engineering; health hazards; IPCS; irritants; legislation; odour threshold; permissible levels; storage; toxic effects. (72383)

CIS 99-254 Bromadiolone health and safety guide. International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization (WHO), Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1995. 25p. Illus. 5 ref. Price: CHF 5.00 (CHF 3.50 in developing countries)., ISBN 92-4-151094-3 (In English)

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This document provides practical guidance on the application of exposure limitation guidelines contained in Environmental Health Criteria 175 on anticoagulant rodenticides (CIS 98-799). Includes a summary of chemical safety information for workplace display. Topics: acute poisoning; blood coagulation disorders; Bromadiolone; containment of spills; delayed effects; disposal of harmful waste; fire protection; first aid; haemorrhage; health engineering; health hazards; IPCS; legislation; permissible levels; rodenticides; skin absorption; storage; toxic effects. (72384)

CIS 99-255 Brodifacoum health and safety guide. International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization (WHO), Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1995. 25p. Illus. 6 ref. Price: CHF 5.00 (CHF 3.50 in developing countries)., ISBN 92-4-151093-5 (In English)

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This document provides practical guidance on the application of exposure limitation guidelines contained in Environmental Health Criteria 175 on anticoagulant rodenticides (CIS 98-799). Includes a summary of chemical safety information for workplace display. Topics: acute poisoning; blood coagulation disorders; brodifacoum; containment of spills; delayed effects; disposal of harmful waste; fire protection; first aid; haemorrhage; health engineering; health hazards; IPCS; irritants; legislation; permissible levels; rodenticides; skin absorption; storage; toxic effects. (72385)

CIS 99-256 Morpholine health and safety guide. International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization (WHO), Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1995. 28p. 11 ref. Price: CHF 5.00 (CHF 3.50 in developing countries)., ISBN 92-4-151092-7 (In English)

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This document provides practical guidance on the application of exposure limitation guidelines contained in Environmental Health Criteria 179 (CIS 98-828). Includes a summary of chemical safety information for workplace display. Topics: morpholine; caustic substances; conjunctivitis; containment of spills; disposal of harmful waste; fire protection; first aid; health engineering; health hazards; IPCS; irritants; legislation; necrosis; permissible levels; skin absorption; storage; toxic effects; visual function disorders. (72386)

CIS 99-257 Bentazon health and safety guide. International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization (WHO), Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1990. 18p. Illus. Price: CHF 5.00 (CHF 3.50 in developing countries)., ISBN 92-4-151048-X (In English)

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This document provides practical guidance on the limitation of exposure to bentazon. Includes a summary of chemical safety information for workplace display. Topics: agricultural chemicals; bentazon; containment of spills; disposal of harmful waste; fire protection; first aid; health engineering; health hazards; herbicides; IPCS; legislation; permissible levels; storage; toxic effects. (72387)

CIS 99-258 Atrazine health and safety guide. International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization (WHO), Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1990. 22p. Illus. Price: CHF 5.00 (CHF 3.50 in developing countries)., ISBN 92-4-151047-1 (In English)

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This document provides practical guidance on the limitation of exposure to atrazine. Includes a summary of chemical safety information for workplace display. Topics: atrazine; containment of spills; disposal of harmful waste; fire protection; first aid; health engineering; health hazards; IPCS; legislation; permissible levels; storage; toxic effects. (72388)

CIS 99-259 Cyhalothrin and lambda-cyhalothrin health and safety guide. International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization (WHO), Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1990. 27p. Illus. 19 ref. Price: CHF 5.00 (CHF 3.50 in developing countries)., ISBN 92-4-151038-2 (In English)

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This document provides practical guidance on the application of exposure limitation guidelines contained in Environmental Health Criteria 99 on cyhalothrin (CIS 98-1390). Includes a summary of chemical safety information for workplace display. Topics: cyhalothrin; lambda-cyhalothrin; containment of spills; disposal of harmful waste; fire protection; first aid; health engineering; health hazards; IPCS; legislation; neurological effects; permissible levels; storage; toxic effects. (72389)

CIS 99-260 Phosphorus trichloride and phosphorus oxychloride health and safety guide. International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization (WHO), Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1989. 31p. Illus. 11 ref. Price: CHF 5.00., ISBN 92-4-154356-6 (In English)

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This document provides practical guidance on the limitation of exposure to phosphorus trichloride and phosphorus oxychloride. Includes a summary of chemical safety information for workplace display. Topics: phosphorus oxychloride; phosphorus trichloride; caustic substances; chemical burns; containment of spills; disposal of harmful waste; fire protection; first aid; health engineering; health hazards; IPCS; irritants; legislation; permissible levels; pulmonary oedema; respiratory impairment; storage; toxic effects. (72390)

CIS 99-261 Legislation in practice - 9. Chemical substances: Exposure limits (monitoring). (Dutch: Wetgeving in de praktijk - 9. Chemische agentia: blootstelling- grenswaarden (monitoring); French: Législation en pratique - 9. Agents chimiques: exposition - valeurs limites (monitoring)) De Craecker W., Farr P., Van Damme J., Ziereisen W., Nationale vereniging tot voorkoming van arbeidsongevallen (NVVA), Gachardstraat 88, Bus 4, 1050 Brussel, Belgium, 1996. 24p. Illus. 42 ref., ISBN 2-87112-042-0 (fr), ISBN 90-70902-41-9 (nld) (In Dutch, French)

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Topics: Belgium; comment on law; determination in air; exposure evaluation; exposure tests; harmful substances; legislation; limitation of exposure; risk factors; sampling and analysis; threshold limit values. (72111)

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CIS 99-262 Piper Alpha - Ten years of learning. Dalzell G., Fire Prevention, July-Aug. 1998, No.311, p.17-20. Illus. 14 ref. (In English)

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Topics: accident descriptions; emergency organization; explosion hazards; fire hazards; hazard evaluation; legislation; major hazards; offshore oil extraction; plant safety organization; safety by design; United Kingdom. (72173)

CIS 99-263 A catalogue of errors. Fowler A., Hazeldean J., Fire Prevention, July-Aug. 1998, No.311, p.22-24. 5 ref. (In English)

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Topics: causes of accidents; dangerous occurrences; dangerous substances; exothermic reactions; explosions; fire; flammable substances; statistics; transport of materials; United Kingdom. (72174)

CIS 99-264 Improvement of protection against fires and explosions and of the mine rescue system in anthracite mining in newly industrializing countries. (German: Verbesserung des Brand- und Explosionsschutzes und des Grubenrettungswesens im Steinkohlenbergbau industrieller Schwellenländer) Hermühlheim W., Bresser G., Bergbau, Feb. 1998, Vol.49, No.2, p.69-75. Illus. (In German)

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Topics: anthracite mining; coal mining; explosion prevention; explosion protection; fire prevention; fire protection; mine rescue; newly industrialized countries; underground mining. (72355)

CIS 99-265 What went wrong? Case histories of process plant disasters. Kletz T., Gulf Publishing Company, Book Division, P.O. Box 2608, Houston, TX 77252-2608, USA, 4th ed., 1998. xxiii, 408p. Illus. Bibl.ref., ISBN 0-88415-920-5 (In English)

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Topics: accident descriptions; analysis of accident causes; case study; causes of accidents; chemical industry; chemical reactions; chimneys; computer-assisted control; confined spaces; disasters; explosion hazards; flammable gases; hazard identification; human failure; leakage; liquefied gases; maintenance and repair; major hazards; material failure; occupational accidents; piping; plant and process modifications; pressure vessels; safety analysis; safety by design; safety checks; safety devices; static electricity; storage tanks; tank trucks. (72322)

CIS 99-266 Dust explosions from unenclosed sock filters. Colwell S., Hoare D., Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. iv, 35p. Illus. Price: GBP 15.00., ISBN 0-7176-1577-4 (In English)

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Topics: dust explosions; experimental determination; explosion hazards; explosion prevention; filter dust collectors; fire hazards; fire prevention; hazard evaluation; sources of ignition; wood dust; woodworking industry. (72329)

CIS 99-267 Investigations on protection from explosions caused by coolants in machine tools. (German: Untersuchungen zum Explosionsschutz beim Einsatz von Kühlschierstoffen in Werkzeugmaschinen) Hirsch W., Hempel D., Förster H., Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27568 Bremerhaven, Germany, Sep. 1997. 63p. Illus. 26 ref. approx. Price: DM 27.00., ISBN 3-89701-044-5 (In German)

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Topics: coolants; electric sparks; explosion protection; Germany; hot surfaces; machine tools; metalworking industry; report; safety by design; sources of ignition. (72168)

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CIS 99-268 Special issue: Vibration effects on human body - Whole-body vibration and hand-transmitted vibration. Industrial Health, Apr. 1998, Vol.36, No.2, p.83-208. Illus. Bibl.ref. (In English)

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Topics: agricultural equipment; backache; biological effects; cold pressor test; comment on standard; diseases of peripheral nervous system; drivers seats; drivers; exposure evaluation; fingers; forestry; gastrointestinal diseases; hand tools; hand-arm vibration; medical supervision; power-driven hand tools; skin temperature; tractors; vibration control; vibration disease; vibration measurement; vibration perception threshold; whole-body vibration. (72100)

CIS 99-269 Longitudinal study on factors related to the course of vibration-induced white finger. Ogasawara C., Sakakibara H., Kondo T., Miyao M., Yamada S., Toyoshima H., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, Mar. 1997, Vol.69, No.3, p.180-184. 25 ref. (In English)

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Topics: evolution of disease; grip strength; hand-arm vibration; long-term study; nail press test; Raynaud's phenomenon; skin temperature; vibrating tools; vibration perception threshold. (72127)

CIS 99-270 Effects of vibration frequency and postural changes on human responses to seated whole-body vibration exposure. Zimmerman C.L., Cook T.M., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, Mar. 1997, Vol.69, No.3, p.165-179. Illus. 56 ref. (In English)

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Topics: backache; electromyography; human experiments; sitting posture; vibration acceleration; vibration frequency; vibration transmission; whole-body vibration. (72128)

CIS 99-271 Assessment of hand-arm vibration exposure among traffic police motorcyclists. Mirbod S.M., Yoshida H., Jamali M., Masamura K., Inaba R., Iwata H., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1997, Vol.70, No.1, p.22-28. Illus. 33 ref. (In English)

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Topics: dose-response relationship; epidemiologic study; exposure evaluation; hand-arm vibration; motorcycles; police forces; Raynaud's phenomenon; subjective assessment; upper extremity disorders; vibration measurement; work posture. (72160)

CIS 99-272 Use of hearing protection and perceptions of noise exposure and hearing loss among construction workers. Lusk S.L., Kerr M.J., Kauffman S.A., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, July 1998, Vol.59, No.7, p.466-470. 21 ref. (In English)

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Topics: construction industry; deafness; exposure evaluation; hearing loss; hearing protection; noise; perceived noise level; questionnaire survey; subjective assessment. (72179)

CIS 99-273 Experimental investigations on the active vibration control of chain drives. Huang D.S., Fan Q., Tan C.A., Noise Control Engineering Journal, July-Aug. 1998, Vol.46, No.4, p.139-145. Illus. 27 ref. (In English)

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A nonlinear active feedback control strategy to suppress the transverse vibrations in power transmission chain drives is described. Experimental results show that vibrations may be reduced by up to 90%. Chain noise can also be reduced by about 3.3dB. The control technique is readily transferred to an industrial environment. Topics: chain transmissions; experimental determination; mechanical power transmission; noise and vibration measurement; noise level; vibration amplitude; vibration control; vibration damping. (72340)

CIS 99-274 A survey of wind speeds in indoor workplaces. Baldwin P.E.J., Maynard A.D., Annals of Occupational Hygiene, July 1998, Vol.42, No.5, p.303-313. Illus. 17 ref. (In English)

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Topics: aerosols; air movement; airflow measurement; field tests; sampling and analysis; ventilation; wind; workplaces. (72103)

CIS 99-275 Occupational heat contact urticaria. Miranda-Romero A., Navarro L., Pérez-Oliva N., González-López A., García-Muñoz M., Contact Dermatitis, June 1998, Vol.38, No.6, p.358-359. Illus. 19 ref. (In English)

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Topics: bakery products industry; case study; erythema; heat; histamine release; urticaria. (72125)

CIS 99-276 Evaluation of clothing systems to determine heat strain. Levine L., Sawka M.N., Gonzalez R.R., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, Aug. 1998, Vol.59, No.8, p.557-562. 55 ref. (In English)

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A methodology is described for evaluating the ability of clothing systems to minimize the hazards of heat strain and to predict the heat strain for persons wearing such clothing. Evaluations include determination of the thermal characteristics (vapour permeability and insulation) of textiles via guarded hot plate tests and assessment of clothing systems via thermal manikin tests. Prediction models are based on manikin and human data. Human physiological testing may be carried out in a controlled laboratory environment and in field trials. Factors to be considered in carrying out the tests are described. Topics: description of technique; heat acclimatization; heat stress assessment; human experiments; materials for personal protection; materials testing; mathematical models; protective clothing; regulation of body temperature; temperature measurement; tests on models. (72334)

CIS 99-277 Standards for environmental, non-threshold, carcinogens: A comparison of the approaches used for radiation and for chemicals. Duggan M.J., Lambert B.E., Annals of Occupational Hygiene, July 1998, Vol.42, No.5, p.315-323. 35 ref. (In English)

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Topics: carcinogens; comment on standard; determination of exposure limits; evaluation of technique; hazard evaluation; ionizing radiation; permissible radiation doses; threshold limit values. (72104)

CIS 99-278 Magnetic fields on British trains. Chadwick P., Lowes F., Annals of Occupational Hygiene, July 1998, Vol.42, No.5, p.331-335. Illus. 6 ref. (In English)

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Topics: exposure evaluation; magnetic fields; magnetic measurements; rail transport; tramways; United Kingdom. (72106)

CIS 99-279 Occupational exposure to electromagnetic fields. Chadwick P., Radiological Protection Bulletin, Aug. 1998, No.204, p.15-17. 2 ref. (In English)

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Problems associated with the evaluation of exposure to electromagnetic fields and assessment of compliance with exposure restrictions are briefly discussed. In certain industrial situations, assumptions concerning the nature of the electromagnetic radiation on which dosimetric models are based are not always valid. Strategies that allow comparisons to be made between measured exposure levels and restrictions on exposure in such cases are outlined. Topics: dosimetry; electric fields; electromagnetic fields; electromagnetic radiation; exposure evaluation; limitation of exposure; magnetic fields; United Kingdom. (72371)

CIS 99-280 Radium exposure in the oil industry. Wheelton R., Radiological Protection Bulletin, Sep. 1998, No.205, p.25-28. 6 ref. (In English)

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Topics: corrosion; decontamination of equipment; disposal of radioactive waste; exposure evaluation; limitation of exposure; offshore oil extraction; petroleum and natural gas industry; piping; radioactive substances; radium. (72372)

CIS 99-281 Effect of sweating on insulation of footwear. Kuklane K., Holmér I., International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 1998, Vol.4, No.2, p.123-136. Illus. 5 ref. (In English)

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Topics: insulating footwear; protection against cold; safety footwear; tests on models; thermal insulation; toe caps. (72131)

CIS 99-282 Effect of footwear insulation on thermal responses in the cold. Kuklane K., Geng Q., Holmér I., International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 1998, Vol.4, No.2, p.137-152. Illus. 13 ref. (In English)

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Topics: foot; insulating footwear; protection against cold; safety footwear; sensation tests; skin temperature; subjective assessment; thermal comfort; thermal insulation; toe caps. (72132)

CIS 99-283 Chronic diffuse interstitial fibrosis of the lung in uranium miners. Archer V.E., Renzetti A.D., Doggett R.S., Jarvis J.Q., Colby T.V., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, May 1998, Vol.40, No.5, p.460-474. Illus. 107 ref. (In English)

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Topics: radon; case study; chest radiography; literature survey; mortality; pulmonary fibrosis; uranium mining. (72304)

CIS 99-284 Hand-arm vibration syndrome on tunnel-miners. Kákosy T., Németh L., Hazay B., Posgay M., Martin J., Lászlóffy M., Central European Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 1998, Vol.4, No.1, p.91-98. Illus. 13 ref. (In English)

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Topics: carpal-tunnel syndrome; circulatory disorders; epidemiologic study; hand-arm vibration; neurological effects; osteoarticular deformities; pneumatic picks; Raynaud's phenomenon; tunnelling; vibration disease; vibration measurement. (72099)

CIS 99-285 Does sensitivity to electromagnetic fields produced by mobile telecommunication exist?. (German: Gibt es Elektrosensibilität im D-Netzbereich?) Radon K., Maschke C., Umweltmedizin in Forschung und Praxis, July 1998, Vol.3, No.3, p.125-129. Illus. 7 ref. (In German)

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Topics: electromagnetic fields; human experiments; hypersensitivity; radiofrequency equipment; radiofrequency radiation; telephone communications. (72357)

CIS 99-286 Control of noise at metal-cutting saws. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. 2p. 8 ref. (In English)

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Topics: data sheet; information of personnel; metalcutting saws; noise control; safety by design; sound absorption. (72365)

CIS 99-287 Control of noise at power presses. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. 4p. Illus. 7 ref. (In English)

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Topics: acoustic enclosure; data sheet; legislation; noise control; noise measurement; power presses; safety by design; sound absorption; supply of information; United Kingdom. (72366)

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CIS 99-288 The prevention of falls on the level. Summary of findings and recommendations. (French: Prévention des chutes de plain-pied - Synthèse des travaux et recommandations) Leclercq S., Cahiers de notes documentaires - Hygiène et sécurité du travail, 4th quarter 1997, No.169, Note No.2068-169-97, p.621-633. 52 ref. (In French)

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Topics: accident research; antislip floors; falls on the level; literature survey; risk factors; sense of balance; slipperiness testing; slippery floors; work posture. (72118)

CIS 99-289 Programme for the simulation of unsafe driving manoeuvres of wheeled loaders. (German: Simulationsprogramm zur Untersuchung sicherheitskritischer Fahrmanöver bei Radladern) Baum H., Küppers T., Ölhydraulik und Pneumatik, Mar. 1998, Vol.42, No.3, p.148-150, 152, 154. Illus. (In German)

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Topics: computer simulation; industrial trucks; loaders; protection against overturning; safety by design; steering systems. (72356)

CIS 99-290 Fault injection - Existing methods and tools for assessing electronic safety-dedicated devices. (French: L'injection de fautes - Méthodes et outils pour la validation des dispositifs électroniques à vocation sécuritaire) Vigneron C., Cahiers de notes documentaires - Hygiène et sécurité du travail, 4th quarter 1997, No.169, Note No.2067-169-97, p.609-619. 34 ref. (In French)

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Topics: computer simulation; description of technique; electronic equipment; equipment testing; monitoring of safety devices; safety analysis. (72117)

CIS 99-291 An examination of occupational fatalities involving impact-related head injuries in the construction industry. Janicak. C.A., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Apr. 1998, Vol.40, No.4, p.347-350. 11 ref. (In English)

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Topics: accident agencies; causes of accidents; construction equipment; construction industry; falling objects; falls from heights; fatalities; head injuries; road vehicles; survey; USA. (72096)

CIS 99-292 The hospital airport. (German: Der Airport am Krankenhaus) Overmann T., Sicherheitsbeauftragter, Aug. 1998, Vol.33, No.8, p.12-16. Illus. (In German)

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Topics: airports; comment on directive; Germany; helicopters; hospitals; safety by design. (72360)

CIS 99-293 Safe control systems for printing machines. (German: Sichere Steuerungen für Druckmaschinen) Grigulewitsch W., Reinert D., Automatisierungstechnische Praxis, 1998, Vol.40, No.1, p.49-55. Illus. 9 ref. (In German)

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Topics: automatic control; control circuits; detection of faults; electronic controls; layout of controls; printing and duplicating; safety by design; safety devices. (72354)

CIS 99-294 NIOSH Alert - Preventing worker injuries and deaths from traffic-related motor vehicle crashes. Publications Dissemination, EID, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226, USA, 1998. 11p. Illus. 14 ref. (In English)

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Topics: alcoholism; commuting accidents; drivers; fatalities; injuries; legislation; occupational accidents; road transport; road vehicles; safety guides; safety rules; statistical aspects; USA. (72254)

CIS 99-295 Safety in the use of pallets. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 3rd ed., 1998. 12p. Illus. 10 ref. Price: GBP 6.00., ISBN 0-7176-1522-7 (In English)

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Topics: data sheet; handling and stacking; palletization; pallets; safety by design; safety checks; stacked material storage; United Kingdom. (72230)

CIS 99-296 Hydrogen cracking of Grade T(8) chain and components. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 3rd ed. 1998. 3p. Illus. 8 ref. Price: GBP 4.50., ISBN 0-7176-1530-8 (In English)

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Topics: chains; corrosion; data sheet; hydrogen embrittlement; lifting tackle; material failure; steels; United Kingdom. (72229)

CIS 99-297 Drilling machines: Guarding of spindles and attachments. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998 (reprinted with amendments). 14p. Illus. 14 ref. Price: GBP 6.00., ISBN 0-7176-1546-4 (In English)

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Up-date of the 1988 edition of this safety guide (CIS 90-1720). Topics: drilling machines; entanglement; face and eye protection; fixed guards; information of personnel; machine tools; protective gloves; safety devices; safety guides; trip guards. (72325)

CIS 99-298 Safety of machines and workplace equipment - Means of protection against mechanical hazards. (French: Sécurité des machines et des équipements de travail - Moyens de protection contre les risques mécaniques) Lupin H., Marsot J., Institut national de recherche et de sécurité (INRS), 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris cedex 14, France, Nov. 1997. 95p. Illus. 44 ref., ISBN 2-7389-0411-4 (In French)

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Topics: adjustable guards; control circuits; control elements; directory; distance protection; emergency stop devices; fixed guards; France; hazard evaluation; locking devices; machinery guarding regulations; machinery; mechanical hazards; moving guards; proximity detector guards; safety devices; safety guides; selection of equipment; sensing guards; two-hand controls. (72405)

CIS 99-299 Design of workplace equipment and protective devices. (French: Conception des équipements de travail et des moyens de protection) Guillemin C., Soudry C., Institut national de recherche et de sécurité (INRS), 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris cedex 14, France, Dec. 1997. 103p. 16 ref. Index., ISBN 2-7389-0578-1 (In French)

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Topics: approval; comment on law; compliance tests; dangerous equipment; design of equipment; European Communities; France; hazard criteria; legislation; machinery guarding regulations; machinery; marking; safety by design; safety devices; supply of information. (72406)

CIS 99-300 Ensuring the compliance of building equipment and landscaping machines - Practical guide. (French: Mise en conformité des machines du second œuvre et paysage - Guide pratique) Organisme Professionnel de Prévention du Bâtiment et des Travaux Publics (OPPBTP), Tour Amboise, 204, rond-point du Pont-de-Sèvres, 92516 Boulogne-Billancourt Cedex, France, 1996. 56p. Illus., ISBN 2-7354-0278-9 (In French)

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Topics: alarm systems; approval; comment on directive; compliance tests; construction equipment; control elements; electrical safety; fire protection; France; legislation; machinery guarding regulations; motor-driven gardening implements; safety devices. (72408)

CIS 99-301 Safe use of forage harvesters. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. 3p. Illus. 2 ref. (In English)

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Topics: agricultural equipment; agriculture; data sheet; forage harvesters; legislation; mechanical hazards; overhead electric lines; safe working methods; United Kingdom. (72367)

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CIS 99-302 Transport of surgically produced aerosols in an operating room. Buchanan C.R., Dunn-Rankin D., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, June 1998, Vol.59, No.6, p.393-402. Illus. 21 ref. (In English)

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Topics: aerosols; computer aided design; computer simulation; germ transport; operating theatres; USA; ventilation design; ventilation systems. (72313)

CIS 99-303 Control of exposure to airborne viable microorganisms during remediation of moldy buildings; report of three case studies. Rautiala S., Reponen T., Nevalainen A., Husman T., Kalliokoski P., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, July 1998, Vol.59, No.7, p.455-460. Illus. 24 ref. (In English)

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This study showed that levels of airborne microorganisms, including from the working area to adjacent area, can be reduced with commonly used dust control methods during demolition work. However, microorganism levels in the construction zone remained elevated. Therefore, personal protection of construction workers is needed even with control techniques. Topics: air sampling; asbestos removal; construction sites; demolition; determination in air; dust control; exhaust devices; exhaust ventilation; fungi; limitation of exposure; microorganisms; moulds; spores. (72177)

CIS 99-304 Prevalence of infectious diseases and associated symptoms in wastewater treatment workers. Khuder S.A., Arthur T., Bisesi M.S., Schaub E.A., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, June 1998, Vol.33, No.6, p.571-577. Illus. 25 ref. (In English)

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Topics: biological hazards; exposure evaluation; gastrointestinal diseases; infectious diseases; migraine; questionnaire survey; sewage treatment. (72208)

CIS 99-305 Tuberculosis risk in funeral home employees. Gershon R.R.M., Vlahov D., Escamilla-Cejudo J.A., Badawi M., McDiarmid M., Karkashian C., Grimes M., Comstock G.W., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, May 1998, Vol.40, No.5, p.497-503. 33 ref. (In English)

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Results of this study of 864 funeral home employees indicate that embalming personnel may be at increased risk of tuberculosis infection compared with non-embalming employees. Embalmers should undergo annual tuberculin testing and receive initial training on tuberculosis prevention. Topics: embalming; funeral services; job-exposure relation; length of exposure; questionnaire survey; respirators; risk factors; tuberculin test; tuberculosis; ventilation. (72307)

CIS 99-306 Organic dust exposures from work in dairy barns. Kullman G.J., Thorne P.S., Waldron P.F., Marx J.J., Ault B., Lewis D.M., Siegel P.D., Olenchock S.A., Merchant J.A., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, June 1998, Vol.59, No.6, p.403-413. Illus. 65 ref. (In English)

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Topics: airborne dust; bacteria; bacterial toxins; ammonia; dairy farming; dust analysis; dust measurement; exposure evaluation; fungi; microorganisms; organic dust; particle size distribution; polarized light microscopy; respirable dust; spores; USA. (72314)

CIS 99-307 Total and viable airborne bacterial load in two different agricultural environments using gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry and culture: A prototype study. Krahmer M., Fox K., Fox A., Saraf A., Larsson L., American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, Aug. 1998, Vol.59, No.8, p.524-531. Illus. 40 ref. (In English)

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Airborne bacterial exposure was monitored in a stable and in a dairy by measuring levels of muramic acid and hydroxy fatty acids, markers of specific bacterial components. A conventional culture technique was used to assess the viable microbial content of airborne dust. Muramic acid levels correlated with hydroxy fatty acid and dust levels in both environments. Results suggest that nonculture based approaches and culture provide complementary but independent measurements of airborne biopollution. Topics: agriculture; airborne dust; bacteria; bacteriology; dairy farming; determination in air; fatty acids; gas chromatography; mass spectrometry; sampling and analysis. (72331)

CIS 99-308 Acute lung function changes and low endotoxin exposures in the potato processing industry. Zock J.P., Hollander A., Heederik D., Douwes J., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Apr. 1998, Vol.33, No.4, p.384-391. Illus. 32 ref. (In English)

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Topics: bacterial toxins; determination in air; epidemiologic study; exposure evaluation; food industry; functional respiratory disorders; job-exposure relation; maximal expiratory flow; organic dust; pulmonary function; respiratory diseases; respiratory function tests. (72203)

CIS 99-309 Exposure to moulds in communal garbage collection. (German: Schimmelpilzbelastung in der kommunalen Hausmüllabfuhr) Ernst C., Hornig B., Neumann H.D., Gesundheitsschutz aktuell, 1998, Vol.30, No.1, p.14-19. Illus. 3 ref. (In German)

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Topics: allergic respiratory disorders; Aspergillus moulds; compensation of occupational diseases; compliance with exposure limits; determination in air; exposure evaluation; moulds; refuse collection; sanitation services. (72352)

CIS 99-310 Prevalence of antibodies to HBV and HCV among Berlin dentists and their assistants. (German: HBV- und HCV-Antikörperprävalenz bei Berliner Zahnärzten und ihren Mitarbeitern) Ammon A., Petersen L., Epidemiologisches Bulletin, 19 June 1998, No.24, p.171-174. 5 ref. (In German)

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Topics: antibodies; biological hazards; dental services; epidemiologic study; infection control; infectious hepatitis; supply of personal protective equipment; vaccination. (72353)

CIS 99-311 Investigations on germ emission during biological soil remediation. (German: Untersuchungen zur Keimemission bei der biologischen Bodensanierung) Winterberg R., Schies U., Tiefbau, Aug. 1998, Vol.110, No.8, p.562-569. Illus. 17 ref. (In German)

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Topics: determination in air; exposure evaluation; microorganisms; moulds; pathogenic bacteria; sanitation services; thermophilic actinomycetes; waste site cleanup. (72359)

CIS 99-312 Risk management in the use of biological agents: Biotechnology, genetic engeneering. Brochure 1: Principles - Methods, applications, safety problems. (French: Maîtrise du risque dans l'emploi des agents biologiques: biotechnologies, génie génétique. Brochure 1: Principes - Méthodes, applications, problèmes de sécurité) International Section of the International Social Security Association (ISSA) for the Prevention of Occupational Risks in the Chemical Industry, Kurfürsten Anlage 62, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany, 1996. 121p. Illus. 26 ref., ISBN 92-843-2098-4 (In French)

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Topics: bacteria; biological hazards; biotechnology industry; European Communities; genetic engineering; glossary; hazard evaluation; infection control; ISSA; legislation; microorganisms; viruses. (72295)

CIS 99-313 Prevalence of hepatitis B and C infection among health care workers in national health service institutions and their affiliates in ten cities of the country [Colombia]. (Spanish: Prevalencia de infección por hepatitis B y C entre trabajadores de la salud de IPS propias y afiliadas al Seguro Social en diez ciudades del país) Instituto Nacional de Salud, Seguro Social, Protección Laboral, Administradora de Riesgos Profesionales, Santafé de Bogotá, Colombia, May 1997. 52p. 15 ref., ISBN 958-13-0103-8 (In Spanish)

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Topics: antigens; biological hazards; contagion; cross-sectional study; determination in blood; fluorescent antibody test; frequency rates; health care personnel; health services; hospitals; infection control; infectious hepatitis; length of service; medical supervision; occupation disease relation; vaccination. (72349)

CIS 99-314 Prevention of occupational diseases in the laundries of health care institutions. (French: Prévention des maladies professionnelles dans les buanderies des établissements sanitaires; German: Berufskrankheitenverhütung in Wäschereien des Gesundheitswesens) Jost M., Cartier B., Rüegger M., Gutzwiller A., SUVA, Abteilung Arbeitsmedizin, Postfach, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland, Jan. 1995. 20p. 10 ref. (In French, German)

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Topics: biological hazards; harmful substances; health hazards; hospitals; infection control; infectious diseases; laundries; manual lifting; medical supervision; protective clothing; safe layout; vaccination; ventilation; welfare facilities. (72293)

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CIS 99-315 Visual function in professional truck drivers. Mäntyjärvi M., Tuppurainen K, Rouhiainen H., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, July 1998, Vol.71, No.5, p.357-362. Illus. 31 ref. (In English)

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Topics: age-linked differences; amblyopia; assessment of working capacity; cataract; contrast; dark adaptation; diabetes mellitus; drivers; eye examinations; glare; older workers; road transport; vision tests; visual acuity; visual fatigue. (72290)

CIS 99-316 Quantifying work load in neck, shoulders and wrists in female dentists. Åkesson I., Hansson G.Å., Balogh I., Moritz U., Skerfving S., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1997, Vol.69, p.461-474. Illus. 42 ref. (In English)

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Topics: dental services; electromyography; hand; measurement of load on muscles; muscular strength; musculoskeletal diseases; physical workload; shoulder; subjective assessment; upper extremity disorders; women; work posture; wrist. (72130)

CIS 99-317 Frequency of low back pain among a cohort of student nurses. (Italian: Frequenza della lombalgia in una coorte di allievi infermieri) Baldasseroni A., Tartaglia R., Sgarrella C., Carnevale F., Medicina del lavoro, May-June 1998, Vol.89, No.3, p.242-253. Illus. 29 ref. (In Italian)

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Topics: back disorders; backache; cohort study; manual lifting; morbidity; nursing personnel. (72200)

CIS 99-318 Evaluation of the effects of an ergonomic-educational programme - The assessment of "ergonomic errors" made during the performance of nursing tasks. Engels J.A., Brandsma B., van der Gulden J.W.J., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1997, Vol.69, p.475-481. Illus. 21 ref. (In English)

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Topics: check lists; ergonomic evaluation; ergonomics; nursing personnel; programme evaluation; safety and health training; work study. (72109)

CIS 99-319 Ergonomic aspects of portable personal computers with flat panel displays (PC-FPDs): Evaluation of posture, muscle activities, discomfort and performance. Villanueva M.B.G., Jonai H., Saito S., Industrial Health, July 1998, Vol.36, No.3, p.282-289. Illus. 14 ref. (In English)

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Topics: comfort assessment; computers; electromyography; ergonomics; keyboard operations; muscle contractor activity; posture recording; work posture. (72144)

CIS 99-320 The effects of an ergonomic-educational course: Postural load, perceived physical exertion, and biomechanical errors in nursing. Engels J.A., van der Gulden J.W.J., Senden T.F., Kolk J.J., Binkhorst R.A., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, July 1998, Vol.71, No.5, p.336-342. Illus. 21 ref. (In English)

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Topics: body mechanics; case-control study; ergonomic evaluation; ergonomics; hospitals; manual lifting; nursing personnel; physical workload; programme evaluation; subjective assessment; training course; work efficiency; work posture. (72286)

CIS 99-321 Striking a light on the new law on night workers. Reeve P., Walter S., Safety and Health Practitioner, Oct. 1998, Vol.16, No.10, p.25-28. Illus. (In English)

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Provisions of the Working Time Regulations 1998 relating to night work are discussed. Factors highlighted include limits on working time, the existence of special hazards or heavy physical or mental strain, health assessments prior to undertaking night work and health problems connected with night work. Topics: comment on law; health hazards; hours of work; legislation; night work; responsibilities of employers; state of health; United Kingdom. (72338)

CIS 99-322 Effects of a split keyboard design and wrist rest on performance, posture, and comfort. Smith M.J., Karsh B.T., Conway F.T., Cohen W.J., James C.A., Morgan J.J., Sanders K., Zehel D.J., Human Factors, June 1998, Vol.40, No.2, p.324-336. Illus. 41 ref. (In English)

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In a laboratory study of text typing for 4 consecutive hours on 5 days, 18 participants were exposed to a split, adjustable keyboard and a flat keyboard. Participants could perform as well on the split keyboard as on the flat keyboard. The split keyboard provided advantages for reduced wrist/hand pronation. There was no difference between the keyboards in the level of musculoskeletal pain reported after typing. However, there was reported increased pain in the back, neck, shoulders and wrists from the beginning to the end of each of the experimental periods form both keyboards. Topics: backache; comfort assessment; computer terminals; data processing; design of equipment; ergonomics; keyboard operations; musculoskeletal diseases; neck disorders; shoulder; subjective assessment; work capacity; work posture; wrist. (72374)

CIS 99-323 Workplace changes associated with a reduction in musculoskeletal symptoms in office workers. Nelson N.A., Silverstein B.A., Human Factors, June 1998, Vol.40, No.2, p.337-350. 25 ref. (In English)

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In a questionnaire survey of 577 office workers before and after they were moved from nine buildings to a single new facility, a reduction in hand/arm symptoms was associated with improved satisfaction with the physical workstation. A reduction in neck/shoulder/back symptoms was associated with improved chair comfort, fewer housekeeping responsibilities, female gender and low pay range. Results may be used to develop workplace changes that result in reductions of musculoskeletal disorders. Topics: back disorders; comfort criteria; design of equipment; hand; musculoskeletal diseases; neck disorders; office chairs; office equipment; office work; questionnaire survey; risk factors; shoulder; social aspects; symptoms; workplace design. (72375)

CIS 99-324 Task analysis: Part I - Guidelines for the practitioner; Part II - The scientific basis (knowledge base) for the guide. Landau K., Rohmert W., Brauchler R., International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, July 1998, Vol.22, No.1-2, p.3-35. Illus. 124 ref. (In English)

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Topics: description of technique; ergonomic evaluation; job study; neuropsychic stress; psychology of work organization; work design; work study. (72376)

CIS 99-325 Evaluation and control of industrial inspection: Part I - Guidelines for the practitioner; Part II - The scientific basis for the guide. Gallwey T.J., International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, July 1998, Vol.22, No.1-2, p.37-65. Illus. 93 ref. (In English)

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Topics: aptitude tests; cognitive performance; description of technique; detection of faults; inspection; job study; quality control; short-time memory; vigilance; visual tasks; work design; workbreaks; workplace design. (72377)

CIS 99-326 Work/rest: Part I - Guidelines for the practitioner; Part II - The scientific basis (knowledge base) for the guide. Konz S., International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, July 1998, Vol.22, No.1-2, p.67-99. Illus. 132 ref. (In English)

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Topics: arousal; biological effects; cardiovascular system; circadian rhythm; fatigue; hours of work; motivation; muscular work; nervous fatigue; physical fatigue; shift work; sleep; vigilance; work organization; work-rest schedules; workbreaks. (72378)

CIS 99-327 Evaluation of grip force using electromyograms in isometric isotonic conditions. Claudon L., International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 1998, Vol.4, No.2, p.169-184. Illus. 17 ref. (In English)

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Topics: body mechanics; electromyography; grip strength; isometric exercise; measurement of load on muscles; muscle contractor activity; repetitive strain injury; upper extremity disorders; women. (72134)

CIS 99-328 Electromyographic analysis of a repetitive hand gripping task. Cook T., Rosecrance J., Zimmermann C., Gerleman D., Ludewig P., International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 1998, Vol.4, No.2, p.185-200. Illus. 28 ref. (In English)

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Topics: electromyography; grip strength; measurement of load on muscles; muscle contractor activity; repetitive strain injury; upper extremity disorders; work-rest schedules. (72135)

CIS 99-329 Long commuting time, extensive overtime, and sympathodominant state assessed in terms of short-term heart rate variability among male white-collar workers in the Tokyo megalopolis. Kageyama T., Nishikido N., Kobayashi T., Kurokawa Y., Kaneko T., Kabuto M., Industrial Health, July 1998, Vol.36, No.3, p.209-217. 48 ref. (In English)

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Topics: commuting; fatigue; heart diseases; hours of work; Japan; mental stress; neuropsychic stress; pulse rate; sleep deprivation; white-collar workers. (72141)

CIS 99-330 Study on electromyographic activities during repetitive upper arm work and physical fitness in female workers. Onishi N., Journal of Science of Labour - Rōdō Kagaku, Apr. 1998, Vol.74, No. 4, p.135-155. Illus. 61 ref. (In Japanese)

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Summary in English. The purpose of the study was to investigate the degree of the muscle loading by repetitive manipulative tasks and its effects on the development of chronic fatigue as well as the relation of such muscle loading with physical features. Topics: cashiers and ticket clerks; cross-sectional study; electromyography; endurance limit; fatigue; measurement of load on muscles; muscle contractor activity; muscular strength; physical fitness; pulse rate; repetitive work; shoulder; upper extremity disorders; women; work posture. (72218)

CIS 99-331 Cognitive factors in the close visual and magnetic particle inspection of welds underwater. Leach J., Morris P.E., Human Factors, June 1998, Vol.40, No.2, p.187-197. 24 ref. (In English)

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In an experimental study of the accuracy of close visual inspection and magnetic particle inspection of underwater welds high error rates were observed. Performance was strongly correlated with embedded figures and visual search tests and was unrelated to length of professional diving experience, formal inspection qualifications or age. Cognitive tests of memory for designs, spatial relations, dotted outlines and block design failed to correlate with performance. Applications of this research include more reliable inspection reporting, increased effectiveness from current inspection techniques and directions for the refinement of subsea inspection equipment. Topics: cognitive performance; detection of faults; diving; inspection; magnetic testing; non-destructive testing; offshore oil extraction; underwater construction; visual tasks; welded joints. (72373)

CIS 99-332 Human muscle strength definitions, measurement, and usage: Part I - Guidelines for the practitioner; Part II - The scientific basis (knowledge base) for the guide. Mital A., Kumar S., International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, July 1998, Vol.22, No.1-2, p.101-144. Illus. 129 ref. (In English)

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Topics: age-linked differences; assessment of physical capacity; dynamic muscular work; grip strength; lifting strength; muscular strength; muscular work; pulling strength; pushing strength; reach distance; sex-linked differences; static muscle strength; work design; work posture. (72379)

CIS 99-333 Disability and AIDS. (Spanish: Invalidez y SIDA) Villanueva Loscertales C., Medicina y seguridad del trabajo, 1996, Vol.XLIII, No.171, p.37-45. 9 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: assessment of working capacity; contagion; degree of disability; expertise; handicapped workers; immunodeficiency syndrome; medico-legal aspects; Spain; workmen's compensation. (72394)

CIS 99-334 Light and health - A study of illumination systems in German offices. (German: Licht und Gesundheit - Eine Untersuchung zum Stand der Beleuchtungstechnik in deutschen Büros) Çakir A.E., Çakir G., Ergonomic Institut für Arbeits- und Socialforschung Forschungsgesellschaft mbH, Soldauer Platz 3, 14055 Berlin, Germany, 3rd ed,. Jan. 1998. approx. 200p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Price: DEM 65.00., ISBN 3-925251-05-7 (In German)

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Topics: artificial light; artificial lighting; CRT display terminals; ergonomics; Germany; illumination design; offices; questionnaire survey; visual comfort. (72169)

CIS 99-335 Oblivious to ergonomics - Aspects of memory mechanisms in the design of visual displays. (German: Vergessene Ergonomie - Gedächtnispsychologische Aspekte der Gestaltung von Displays) Kebeck G., Cieler S., Pohlmann S., Entscheidungs- und Gestaltungsprozesse in Arbeit und Verkehr, Band 7, LIT Verlag, Dieckstr. 73, 48145 Münster, Germany, 1997. 341p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Price: DEM 58.80., ISBN 3-8258-3267-8 (In German)

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Topics: age-linked differences; automobiles; check lists; cognitive performance; concentration ability; control panels and desks; design of equipment; ergonomics; Germany; instrumentation; visual displays; visual performance. (72165)

CIS 99-336 Development of a framework for participatory ergonomics. Haines H.M., Wilson J.R., Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. 72p. Illus. 151 ref. Price: GBP 20.00., ISBN 0-7176-1573-1 (In English)

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Topics: economic aspects; ergonomics; literature survey; workers participation. (72327)

CIS 99-337 Lifestyle and healthy work. (Spanish: Estilo de vida y trabajo saludable) Calderón García A., Seguro Social, Protección Laboral, Administradora de Riesgos Profesionales, Santafé de Bogotá, Colombia, no date. 103p. Illus. 45 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: assessment of physical capacity; body weight; cardiovascular disorders; health programmes; hypertension; job study; mental health; neuropsychic stress; nutrition; physical fitness programmes; physical fitness; relaxation exercises; risk factors; smoking; sports and recreation; state of health; stress factors; workers participation. (72350)

CIS 99-338 Individual differences in accident liability: A review. Lawton R., Parker D., Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. vi, 61p. Illus. 157 ref. Price: GBP 20.00., ISBN 0-7176-1575-8 (In English)

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Investigations of the human factor in accident causation should also consider the personality, performance and behaviour of those people in organisations who make the decisions. Topics: accident proneness; analysis of accident causes; cognitive performance; human behaviour; human factors; literature survey; occupational accidents; psychology of accidents; responsibilities of employees; responsibilities of employers; risk awareness; social aspects. (72328)

CIS 99-339 Length and organization of working hours. (French: Durée et aménagement du temps de travail) Ministère du Travail, de l'Emploi et de la Formation professionnelle, La Documentation Française, 21-31 Quai Voltaire, 75344 Paris Cedex 07, France, Dec. 1994. 126p. Illus. Price: FRF 50.00., ISBN 2-11-003249-9 (In French)

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Topics: comment on law; compensatory leave; flexible working time; France; hours of work; legislation; part-time employment; shift work; work organization; work time schedules; work-rest schedules. (72292)

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CIS 99-340 Agricultural hazards reduction through stress management. Elkind P.D., Carlson J.E., Schnabel B., Journal of Agromedicine, 1998, Vol.5, No.2, p.23-32. 6 ref. (In English)

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Topics: agriculture; neuropsychic stress; programme evaluation; safety and health training; stress evaluation; stress factors; USA. (72211)

CIS 99-341 Psychological morbidity and job satisfaction in hospital consultants and junior house officers: Multicentre, cross sectional survey. Kapur N., Borrill C., Stride C., British Medical Journal, 22 Aug. 1998, Vol.317, No.7157, p.511-512. 5 ref. (In English)

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Topics: health services; hospitals; hours of work; job dissatisfaction; morbidity; neuropsychic stress; psychological effects; questionnaire survey; stress factors. (72380)

CIS 99-342 Conference on stress and mental health among health care workers - 28 November 1996. (Spanish: Jornada sobre estrés y salud mental en el personal sanitario - 28 de noviembre de 1996) Medicina y seguridad del trabajo, 1997, Vol.XLIV, No.172, p.81-172. Illus. Bibl ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: compensation of occupational diseases; conference; degree of disability; drug dependence; health care personnel; health services; job dissatisfaction; medico-legal aspects; mental health; neuropsychic stress; overstrain; psychological effects; Spain; stress factors. (72397)

CIS 99-343 Work-related physical assault. LaMar W.J., Gerberich S.G., Lohman W.H., Zaidman B., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Apr. 1998, Vol.40, No.4, p.317-324. 46 ref. (In English)

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Topics: accident absenteeism; compensation of occupational accidents; cost of accidents; fatalities; frequency rates; high-risk groups; Minnesota; risk factors; sex-linked differences; statistics; USA; violence. (72092)

CIS 99-344 Work schedule characteristics and substance use in nurses. Trinkhoff A.M., Storr C.L., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Sep. 1998, Vol.34, No.3, p.266-271. Illus. 27 ref. (In English)

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Administrative attention to the interplay of work schedules on workers along with consideration of competing family/home demands could lead to more healthful scheduling. In addition to substance use, working longer night and rotating shifts might be related to other health behaviors and conditions that should be examined in the future. Topics: alcoholism; drug dependence; night work; nursing personnel; questionnaire survey; shift work; smoking; social aspects; work organization; work time schedules; work-rest schedules. (72157)

CIS 99-345 Psychophysiological reactions during the first year of a foreign assignment: Results of a controlled longitudinal study. Anderzén I., Arnetz B.B., Work and Stress, Oct.-Dec. 1997, Vol.11, No.4, p.304-318. 44 ref. (In English)

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Topics: biological effects; blood pressure; cultural variables; enzyme activity; foreign workers; hormone secretion rate; hours of work; job dissatisfaction; mental health; migrant workers; neuropsychic stress; non-occupational factors; psychological effects; pulse rate; social aspects; stress factors. (72195)

CIS 99-346 Assisting employees with drinking problems: Changes in mental health, job perceptions and work performance. Guppy A., Marsden J., Work and Stress, Oct.-Dec. 1997, Vol.11, No.4, p.341-350. 23 ref. (In English)

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Changes in mental health, job perceptions and work performance following a company-based counselling programme for employees with alcohol-related problems. Topics: alcoholism; mental health; neuropsychic stress; programme evaluation; psychological and psychiatric services; public transport; sickness absenteeism; work capacity. (72196)

CIS 99-347 The influence of time stress and location on behavioral warning compliance. Wogalter M.S., Magurno A.B., Rashid R., Klein K.W., Safety Science, July 1998, Vol.29, No.2, p.143-158. 31 ref. (In English)

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Topics: behaviour study; human behaviour; neuropsychic stress; safe working methods; speed of work; stress factors; warning notices. (72217)

CIS 99-348 Workplace violence at government sites. Eisele G.R., Watkins J.P., Matthews K.O., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, May 1998, Vol.33, No.5, p.485-492. Illus. 44 ref. (In English)

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Topics: government services; human behaviour; neuropsychic stress; questionnaire survey; sex-linked differences; statistical trends; USA; violence. (72247)

CIS 99-349 Nursing the wounds of bullying. Rieu S., Health and Safety, Oct. 1997, p.41-43. 1 ref. (In English)

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Policy guidelines on bullying issued by the Irish Nurses Organisation cover the consequences of bullying, the responsibilities of employers and unions and advice for nurses who feel they are being bullied. An education programme for management is recommended. Topics: bullying; health services; human behaviour; human relations; Ireland; legal aspects; neuropsychic stress; nursing personnel. (72309)

CIS 99-350 Burning flame - Psychosocial factors in the workplace: the example of burnout. (German: Feuer und Flamme. Psychosoziale Belastungen im Arbeitsleben am Beispiel Burnout) Färber C., Kooperationsstelle Hamburg, Besenbinderhof 60, 20097 Hamburg, Germany, 1st ed., Apr. 1997. 58p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Price: DEM 10.00., ISBN 3-928110-01-2 (In German)

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Topics: adaptation of man to work; depressive neurosis; educational institutions; Germany; human relations; neuropsychic stress; nursing personnel; offices; overstrain; psychology and sociology. (72164)

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