CIS 99-1051 Federal Law No.287/1984 concerning principles regulating agricultural and forestry work (Law Concerning Agricultural Work) [Austria]. (German: Bundesgesetz n°287/1984 betreffend die Grundsätze für die Regelung des Arbeitsrechts in der Land-und Forstwirtschaft (Landarbeitsgesetz 1984-LAG)) Photocopy, 75p. On file at CIS. (In German)

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Law of 1984 with amendments to 1998. Topics: agriculture and forestry; Austria; child labour; conditions of work; first aid; industrial hygienists; labour inspection; law; machinery guarding regulations; responsibilities of employees; responsibilities of employers; safety and health training; safety officers; sanitary facilities; supply of personal protective equipment; women. (73466)

CIS 99-1052 Agricultural Workers Act No.43 of 1977 [New Zealand]. Photocopy, 34p. On file at CIS. (In English)

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See also CIS 99-1053. Topics: accommodation; agriculture; child labour; first aid; information of personnel; inspection; labour inspectors; law; New Zealand; noise control; penalties; plant safety and health organization; responsibilities of employers; supply of personal protective equipment; welfare facilities. (73467)

CIS 99-1053 The Agricultural Workers Amendment Act No.8 of 1981 [New Zealand]. Photocopy, 3p. On file at CIS. (In English)

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This Act on noise protection in agriculture amends the Agricultural Workers Act No.43 of 1977 (CIS 99-1052). Topics: agriculture; hearing protection; law; New Zealand; noise control; noise level; responsibilities of employers. (73468)

CIS 99-1054 Act No.5.889 of 8 June 1973 regulating agricultural work and other provisions [Brazil]. (Portuguese: Lei n°5.889 de 8 de junho de 1973 estatui normas reguladoras do trabalho rural e dá outras providências) Coleção das leis de 1973, Vol.III, atos do poder legislativo, leis de abril a junho, República federativa do Brasil, 2p. (In Portuguese)

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Topics: agriculture; Brazil; child labour; conditions of work; hours of work; law; night work; responsibilities of employers. (73469)

CIS 99-1055 Manpower, Planning and Development (Forestry Industry) Notice, 1997 [Zimbabwe]. Photocopy, 15p. On file at CIS. (In English)

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Topics: apprentices; conditions of work; forestry and logging; hours of work; law; machinery; supply of personal protective equipment; vocational training; Zimbabwe. (73471)

CIS 99-1056 Act No.14.785 of 1978 concerning the regulation of occupational activities of rural workers [Uruguay]. (Spanish: Ley 14.785 de 1978 sobre trabajadores rurales: normas laborales que regulan su actividad [Uruguay]) Diario Oficial de la República Oriental del Uruguay, 5 June 1978, p.930-933. (In Spanish)

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Topics: agricultural operations; conditions of work; law; responsibilities of employers; Uruguay. (73474)

CIS 99-1057 Decree No.73-892 of 11 Sep. 1973 concerning the organization and financing of the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases among agricultural workers [France]. (French: Décret n°73-892 du 11 sept. 1973 relatif à l'organisation et au financement de la prévention des accidents du travail et des maladies professionnelles des salariés agricoles [France]) Dictionnaire Permanent Sécurité et Conditions de Travail, Agriculture, Feuillets 32, 25 Jan. 1993, p.321-323. (In French)

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Topics: agriculture; economic aspects; France; law; national organization; occupational accidents; occupational diseases; public OSH institutions; role of insurance institutions. (73441)

CIS 99-1058 Decree No.82-397 of 11 May 1982 concerning the organization and function of occupational medical services in agriculture, as amended by Decree No.95-548 of 4 May 1995 [France]. (French: Décret n°82-397 du 11 mai 1982 relatif à l'organisation et au fonctionnement des services médicaux du travail en agriculture, modifié par le Décret n°95-548 du 4 mai 1995 [France]) Dictionnaire Permanent Sécurité et Conditions de Travail, Agriculture, Feuillets 44, 20 Dec. 1995, p.328-332. (In French)

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Topics: agriculture; economic aspects; France; health service records; industrial nurses; industrial physicians; law; medical examinations; occupational medicine; plant health services; temporary workers. (73445)

CIS 99-1059 Order of 27 June 1991 establishing the list of activities which may not be carried out by workers under fixed-term contracts or by workers from temporary-employment agencies, as amended by the Order of 4 July 1996 [France]. (French: Arrêté du 27 juin 1991 fixant la liste des travaux pour lesquels il ne peut être fait appel à des salariés sous contrat de travail à durée déterminée ou à des salariés des entreprises de travail temporaire, modifié par l'Arrêté du 4 juil. 1996 [France]) Dictionnaire Permanent Sécurité et Conditions de Travail, Agriculture, Feuillets 49, 25 Mar. 1997, p.338-339. (In French)

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Topics: agriculture; dangerous work; France; law; non-permanent workers; prohibited work; temporary workers. (73449)

CIS 99-1060 Decree No.93-605 of 27 March 1993 instituting health and safety commissions in public establishments for technical education and occupational training in agriculture [France]. (French: Décret n°93-605 du 27 mars 1993 instituant une commission d'hygiène et de sécurité dans les établissements publics d'enseignement technique et de formation professionnelle agricoles [France]) Dictionnaire Permanent Sécurité et Conditions de Travail, Agriculture, Feuillets 49, 25 Mar. 1997, p.339-340. (In French)

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Topics: agriculture; educational institutions; France; law; safety and health committees; vocational training. (73450)

CIS 99-1061 Order of 10 May 1994 establishing in the agricultural establishments mentioned in Article L.231-1 of the Labour Code the list of dangerous work activities requiring a written safety and health plan in application of Article R.237-8 of the Code [France]. (French: Arrêté du 10 mai 1994 fixant dans les établissements agricoles visés à l'article L.231-1 du code du travail la liste des travaux dangereux pour lesquels il est établi par écrit un plan de prévention en application de l'article R.237-8 dudit code [France]) Dictionnaire Permanent Sécurité et Conditions de Travail, Agriculture, Feuillets 40, 25 Jan. 1995, p.342. (In French)

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Topics: agricultural equipment; agricultural operations; agriculture; biological hazards; chemical hazards; dangerous work; fire hazards; France; law; physical hazards; safety planning. (73452)

CIS 99-1062 Order of 12 July 1994 establishing the format of the record of companies or establishments with more than ten workers as specified in Article 42 of Decree No.82-397 of 11 May 1982 amended with respect to the organization and function of occupational medical services in agriculture [France]. (French: Arrêté du 12 juil. 1994 fixant le modèle de fiche d'entreprise ou d'établissement de plus de dix salariés prévu à l'article 42 du Décret n°82-397 du 11 mai 1982 modifié relatif à l'organisation et au fonctionnement des services médicaux du travail en agriculture [France]) Dictionnaire Permanent Sécurité et Conditions de Travail, Agriculture, Feuillets 40, 25 janv. 1995, p.342-343. (In French)

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Order made in application of Decree No.82-397 of 11 May 1982 amended (CIS 99-1058). Topics: agriculture; France; health service records; law; plant health services; risk factors; safety service records. (73453)

CIS 99-1063 Decree No.95-978 of 24 Aug. 1995 concerning agricultural workers' accommodation [France]. (French: Décret n°95-978 du 24 août 1995 relatif à l'hébergement des travailleurs agricoles [France]) Dictionnaire Permanent Sécurité et Conditions de Travail, Agriculture, Feuillets 49, 25 Mar. 1997, p.343-344A. (In French)

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Decree followed by the Order of 1 July 1996 (see CIS 99-1066). Topics: accommodation; agriculture; foreign workers; France; housekeeping; law; sanitary facilities; welfare facilities. (73454)

CIS 99-1064 Decree No.96-216 of 14 March 1996 concerning the technical rules and certification procedure applicable to fence electrifiers [France]. (French: Décret n°96-216 du 14 mars 1996 relatif aux règles techniques et à la procédure de certification applicables aux électrificateurs de clôture [France]) Dictionnaire Permanent Sécurité et Conditions de Travail, Agriculture, Feuillets 49, 25 Mar. 1997, p.344A-344C. (In French)

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Decree followed by orders of 14 March 1996 (see CIS 99-1065). Topics: agriculture; approval; electric fences; France; law; supply of information. (73455)

CIS 99-1065 Orders of 14 March 1996 concerning the declaration of conformity, conformity marking and technical documentation of fence electrifiers and the tests to which they are subject [France]. (French: Arrêtés du 14 mars 1996 relatifs à la déclaration de conformité, au marquage de conformité, à la documentation technique des électrificateurs de clôture, aux examens et essais auxquels ils sont soumis [France]) Dictionnaire Permanent Sécurité et Conditions de Travail, Agriculture, Feuillets 49, 25 mars 1997, p.344C. (In French)

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Orders made in application of Decree No.96-216 of 14 March 1996 (CIS 99-1064). Topics: agriculture; approval; compliance tests; electric fences; France; law; marking; testing. (73456)

CIS 99-1066 Order of 1 July 1996 concerning agricultural workers' accommodation [France]. (French: Arrêté du 1er juil. 1996 relatif à l'hébergement des travailleurs agricoles [France]) Dictionnaire Permanent Sécurité et Conditions de Travail, Agriculture, Feuillets 49, 25 Mar. 1997, p.344C-344D. (In French)

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This Order was made in application of Decree No.95-978 of 24 Aug. 1995 (CIS 99-1063). Topics: accommodation; agriculture; France; housekeeping; law; sanitary facilities; welfare facilities. (73457)

CIS 99-1067 Order of 1 March 1984, amended (personal protection of workers undertaking forestry tasks) [France]. (French: Arrêté du 1er mars 1984, modifié (protection individuelle des salariés effectuant des travaux forestiers) [France]) Dictionnaire Permanent Sécurité et Conditions de Travail, Hygiène et Sécurité des Travailleurs, Feuillets 130, 13 June 1995, p.1091. (In French)

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Topics: first aid; France; law; logging and forestry operations; personal protective equipment. (73458)

CIS 99-1068 Order of 3 Oct. 1985, amended (list of dirty or unhealthy work requiring the availability of showers) [France]. (French: Arrêté du 3 oct. 1985, modifié (liste des travaux salissants ou insalubres nécessitant la mise à disposition de douches) [France]) Dictionnaire Permanent Sécurité et Conditions de Travail, Hygiène et Sécurité des Travailleurs, Feuillets 130, 13 June 1995, p.1091-1092. (In French)

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Topics: agriculture; France; law; sanitary facilities; showers; welfare facilities. (73459)

CIS 99-1069 Pastoral Workers' Accomodation Regulations 1989 [Australia - Queensland]. Queensland Government Gazette, 3 June 1989, Vol.291, No.49, p.617-628. (In English)

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Topics: accommodation; agriculture; Australia; canteens; drinking water; law; lighting; Queensland; sanitary facilities; welfare facilities; women. (73460)

CIS 99-1070 Health and Safety - The Prevention of Accidents to Children in Agriculture Regulations 1998 [United Kingdom]. HMSO Publications Centre, P.O. Box 276, London SW8 5DT, United Kingdom, 1998. 3p. Price: GBP 1.50., ISBN 0-11-080292-6 (In English)

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Topics: agricultural equipment; agriculture; children; law; prohibition of use; tractors; United Kingdom. (73472)

CIS 99-1071 Finnish Environmental Legislation - 8. Chemicals. Ministry of the Environment, Finland, OY Edita AB, P.O.B. 516, 00101 Helsinki, Finland. 1997. 90p. (In English)

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Topics: chemical hazards; chemical safety; dangerous substances; ecotoxicology; Finland; flammable substances; handling and storage; harmful substances; legislation; limitation of exposure; list of chemical substances; notification of dangerous substances; packing, filling; supply of information; toxic effects; transport of materials; warning notices. (73418)

CIS 99-1072 Order of 4 Aug. 1993 concerning initial requirements for authorizing the placing of pesticides on the market [Spain]. (Spanish: Orden de 4 de agosto de 1993 por la que se establecen los requisitos para solicitudes de autorizaciones para comercializar los productos fitosanitarios [España]) Boletín Oficial del Estado, 10 Aug. 1993, No.190, p.9251-9265. (In Spanish)

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This Act transposes into national legislation the requirements of Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (CIS 95-1942). See also CIS 99-1073. Topics: agricultural chemicals; approval; chemical analysis; law; notification of dangerous substances; pesticides; Spain; supply of information; warning notices. (73461)

CIS 99-1073 Order of 2 April 1997 modifying Annexes II and III of the Order of 4 Aug. 1993 concerning initial requirements for authorizing the placing of pesticides on the market [Spain]. (Spanish: Orden de 2 de abril de 1997 por la que se modifican los anexos II y III de la Orden de 4 de Agosto de 1993, por la que se establecen los requisitos para solicitudes de autorizaciones de productos fitosanitarios [España]) Boletín Oficial del Estado, 8 Apr. 1997, No.84, p.11049-11067. (In Spanish)

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For the Order of 4 Aug. 1993 see CIS 99-1072. Topics: agricultural chemicals; animal products; chemical analysis; environmental pollution; food contamination; law; notification of dangerous substances; pesticides; plant products; Spain. (73462)

CIS 99-1074 Order of 11 Dec. 1995 regulating the authorization of tests and experiments on pesticides [Spain]. (Spanish: Orden de 11 de diciembre de 1995 por la que se establecen las disposiciones relativas a las autorizaciones de ensayos y experiencias con productos fitosanitarios [España]) Boletín Oficial del Estado, 19 Dec. 1995, No.302, p.36235-36252. (In Spanish)

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This Act transposes into national legislation the requirements of Council Directive 93/71/EEC concerning information to be submitted for authorizations and "efficacy data" for the placing of plant protection products on the market (CIS 95-1942). Topics: agricultural chemicals; approval; chemical analysis; crop protection; dangerous substances; evaluation of results; law; pesticides; Spain; warning notices. (73463)

CIS 99-1075 Order of 28 March 1996 establishing evaluation standards for active components of pesticides for their inclusion in Annex I of Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July, concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market [Spain]. (Spanish: Orden de 28 de marzo de 1996 por la que se establecen normas para la evaluación de sustancias activas de productos fitosanitarios para su inclusión en la lista comunitaria del anexo I de la Directiva 91/414/CEE, del Consejo, de 15 de julio, relativa a la comercialización de los productos fitosanitarios [España]) Boletín Oficial del Estado, 3 Apr. 1996, No.81, p.12535-12537. (In Spanish)

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For Council Directive 91/414/EEC see CIS 95-1942. Topics: agricultural chemicals; chemical analysis; dangerous substances; evaluation of results; law; pesticides; Spain; warning notices. (73464)

CIS 99-1076 Agricultural chemicals regulation Law [Japan]. Photocopy, 15p. On file at CIS. (In English)

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Law No. 82 of 1948 as amended to 1984. Topics: agricultural chemicals; approval; crop protection; environmental pollution; inspection; Japan; law; notification of dangerous substances; pesticides; supply of information. (73465)

CIS 99-1077 Federal Law No.7.802 of 11 July 1989 concerning research, ..., use, import and export, ..., registration, classification, control, inspection and monitoring of pesticides, their components and related compounds, ... [Brazil]. (Portuguese: Lei n°7.802, de 11 de julho de 1989 dispõe sobre a pesquisa, ..., a utilização, a importação, a exportação, ..., o registro, a classificação, o controle, a inspeção e a fiscalização de agrotóxicos, seus componentes e afins, ...) Agrotóxicos: legislação federal e estadual, editado pela Secretaria técnica operacional da comissão estadual de controle de agrotóxicos, Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Feb. 1991. 6p. (In Portuguese)

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Topics: agricultural chemicals; Brazil; handling and storage; labelling; law; notification of dangerous substances; penalties; pesticides; responsibilities; toxic substances. (73470)

CIS 99-1078 Decree No.88-448 of 26 April 1988 concerning the protection of workers exposed to fumigation gases [France]. (French: Décret n°88-448 du 26 avril 1988 relatif à la protection des travailleurs exposés aux gaz destinés aux opérations de fumigation [France]) Dictionnaire Permanent Sécurité et Conditions de Travail, Agriculture, Feuillets 49, 25 Mar. 1997, p.337-338. (In French)

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Topics: agriculture; methyl bromide; hydrocyanic acid; phosphine; France; fumigants; fumigation; information of personnel; law; limitation of exposure; medical supervision; supply of personal protective equipment; threshold limit values. (73448)

CIS 99-1079 Royal Decree 2163/1994 of 4 November establishing the Community harmonized system of authorization for the sale and use of crop protection products [Spain]. (Spanish: Real Decreto 2163/1994, de 4 de noviembre, por el que se implanta el sistema armonizado comunitario de autorización para comercializar y utilizar productos fitosanitarios [España]) Boletín Oficial del Estado, 18 Nov. 1994, No.276, p.35452-35463. (In Spanish)

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Topics: agricultural chemicals; approval; crop protection; information of personnel; law; notification of dangerous substances; pesticides; Spain; supply of information; warning notices. (73476)

CIS 99-1080 Royal Decree 280/1994 of 18 February establishing maximum limits for pesticide residues and their control in certain products of vegetable origin [Spain]. (Spanish: Real Decreto 280/1994, de 18 de febrero, por el que se establecen los límites máximos de residuos de plaguicidas y su control en determinados productos de origen vegetal [España]) Boletín Oficial del Estado, 9 Mar. 1994, No.58, p.7723-7726. + Annexes, supplement to No.58, p.1-109. (In Spanish)

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Annex II concerning definitions and maximum limits of pesticide residues has been modified by the Orders of 26 August 1997 (CIS 99-1082) and of 25 September 1997 (CIS 99-1083). Topics: agricultural chemicals; food contamination; law; limitation of exposure; pesticides; plant products; Spain. (73477)

CIS 99-1081 Order of 4 Feb. 1994 prohibiting the sale and use of pesticides for environmental use containing certain dangerous active ingredients [Spain]. (Spanish: Orden de 4 de febrero de 1994 por la que se prohibe la comercialización y utilización de plaguicidas de uso ambiental que contienen determinados ingredientes activos peligrosos [España]) Boletín Oficial del Estado, 17 Feb. 1994, No.41, p.5132. (In Spanish)

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Topics: agricultural chemicals; dangerous substances; law; pesticides; prohibition of use; Spain. (73478)

CIS 99-1082 Order of 26 August 1997 concerning maximum limits for pesticide residues, modifying Annex II of Royal Decree 280/1994 [Spain]. (Spanish: Orden de 26 de agosto de 1997 sobre límites máximos de residuos de productos fitosanitarios por la que se modifica el anexo II del Real Decreto 280/1994 [España]) Boletín Oficial del Estado, 6 Sep. 1997, No.214, p.26649-26661. (In Spanish)

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This Order modifies Annex II Of Decree 280/1994 establishing maximum limits for pesticide residues and their control in certain products of vegetable origin (CIS 99-1080). Topics: agricultural chemicals; food contamination; law; limitation of exposure; pesticides; plant products; Spain; threshold limit values. (73479)

CIS 99-1083 Order of 25 September 1997 concerning maximum limits for pesticide residues, modifying Annex II of Royal Decree 280/1994, of 18 February [Spain]. (Spanish: Orden de 25 de septiembre de 1997 sobre límites máximos de residuos de productos fitosanitarios por la que se modifica el Anexo II del Real Decreto 280/1994, de 18 de febrero [España]) Boletín Oficial del Estado, 2 Oct. 1997, No.236, p.28733-28740. (In Spanish)

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This Order modifies Annex II of decree 280/1994 establishing maximum limits for pesticide residues and their control in certain products of vegetable origin (CIS 99-1080). Topics: agricultural chemicals; food contamination; law; limitation of exposure; pesticides; plant products; Spain; threshold limit values. (73480)

CIS 99-1084 Order of 25 April 1977 specifying safety measures applicable to rider controlled industrial material-handling trucks and which are compulsory for all employers of agricultural labour, as amended by the Order of 16 Oct. 1989 [France]. (French: Arrêté du 25 avril 1977 fixant les mesures de sécurité applicables aux chariots automoteurs de manutention à conducteurs portés et rendues obligatoires pour tous les employeurs de main-d'œuvre agricole, modifié par l'Arrêté du 16 oct. 1989 [France]) Dictionnaire Permanent Sécurité et Conditions de Travail, Agriculture, Feuillets 26, 25 July 1991, p.323-325. (In French)

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Topics: agriculture; drivers; France; industrial trucks; information of personnel; law; machinery guarding regulations; maintenance and repair; qualifications; safety checks; work aptitude. (73442)

CIS 99-1085 Order of 27 July 1979 concerning technical rules for the fitting of legally approved frames or cabs to agricultural tractors [Spain]. (Spanish: Orden de 27 de julio de 1979 por la que se regula, técnicamente, el equipamiento de los tractores agrícolas con bastidores o cabinas oficialmente homologadas [España]) Boletín Oficial del Estado, 11 Aug. 1979, No.192, p.18910-18913. (In Spanish)

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Topics: agriculture; approval; law; protection against overturning; safety frames and cabs; Spain; tractors. (73475)

CIS 99-1086 Decree No.80-1091 of 24 Dec. 1980 prescribing safety and health requirements for wheeled agricultural and forestry tractors, as amended by Decree No.88-455 of 22 Apr. 1988 [France]. (French: Décret n°80-1091 du 24 déc. 1980 fixant les conditions d'hygiène et de sécurité auxquelles doivent satisfaire les tracteurs agricoles et forestiers à roues, modifié par le Décret n°88-455 du 22 avr. 1988 [France]) Dictionnaire Permanent Sécurité et Conditions de Travail, Agriculture, Feuillets 26, 25 July 1991, p.325-326. (In French)

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Topics: agriculture; approval; France; law; machinery guarding regulations; maintenance; protection against overturning; safety devices; tractors. (73443)

CIS 99-1087 Decree No.81-293 of 31 March 1981 establishing the safety and health requirements for universal joint power drive shafts for agricultural use [France]. (French: Décret n°81-293 du 31 mars 1981 fixant les conditions d'hygiène et de sécurité auxquelles doivent satisfaire les arbres de transmission à cardans à usage agricole [France]) Journal officiel de la République française, 2 Apr. 1981, p.921-922. (In French)

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Decree giving rise to the Order of 2 Dec. 1986 (see CIS 99-1089). Topics: agriculture; approval; France; law; mechanical power transmission; safety devices; shafts, couplings. (73444)

CIS 99-1088 Order of 14 March 1986 specifying the technical safety and health requirements to be met by mobile machines for agriculture and forestry [France]. (French: Arrêté du 14 mars 1986 définissant les prescriptions techniques d'hygiène et de sécurité auxquelles doivent satisfaire les machines mobiles agricoles ou forestières [France]) Dictionnaire Permanent Sécurité et Conditions de Travail, Agriculture, Feuillets 32, 25 Jan. 1993, p.335-336. (In French)

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Topics: agricultural equipment; agriculture and forestry; control elements; France; law; safety devices; trailer couplings. (73446)

CIS 99-1089 Order of 2 Dec. 1986 establishing the safety and health conditions to be met by mobile machines for agriculture and forestry, as amended by the Order of 8 Jan. 1988 [France]. (French: Arrêté du 2 déc. 1986 fixant les conditions d'hygiène et de sécurité auxquelles doivent satisfaire les machines mobiles agricoles ou forestières, modifié par l'Arrêté du 8 janv. 1988 [France]) Dictionnaire Permanent Sécurité et Conditions de Travail, Agriculture, Feuillets 32, 25 Jan. 1993, p.336. (In French)

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This Order was undertaken in application of Decree No.81-293 of 31 March 1981 (CIS 99-1087) and Decree No.86-594 (CIS 87-1148). Topics: agricultural equipment; agriculture and forestry; France; law; safety devices; shafts, couplings; tractors. (73447)

CIS 99-1090 Order of 24 June 1993 requiring certain work equipment in agricultural establishments mentioned in Article L.231-1 to undergo general periodic checks as specified in article R.233-11 of the Labour Code [France]. (French: Arrêté du 24 juin 1993 soumettant certains équipements de travail des établissements agricoles visés à l'article L.231-1 à l'obligation de faire l'objet de vérifications générales périodiques prévues à l'article R.233-11 du code du travail [France]) Dictionnaire Permanent Sécurité et Conditions de Travail, Agriculture, Feuillets 40, 25 Jan. 1995, p.341-342. (In French)

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Topics: agricultural equipment; France; law; periodical checks; safety checks. (73451)

CIS 99-1091 The Agriculture (Tractor Cabs) Regulations 1974 [United Kingdom]. Photocopy, 7p. On file at CIS. (In English)

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The text of these regulations includes amendments to 1990. Topics: agriculture; approval; law; marking; notification of occupational accidents; protection against overturning; responsibilities of employees; responsibilities of employers; safety frames and cabs; tractors; United Kingdom. (73473)

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CIS 99-1092 Nitrous oxide. New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Right to Know Program, PO Box 368, Trenton, NJ 08625-0368, USA, 1998. 6p. (In English)

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Topics: nitrous oxide; data sheet; elimination of spills; explosion hazards; eye irritation; fire hazards; first aid; glossary; health hazards; irritation; limitation of exposure; medical examinations; neurotoxic effects; New Jersey; personal protective equipment; storage; teratogens; threshold limit values; USA. (73221)

CIS 99-1093 Peroxyacetic acid. New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Right to Know Program, PO Box 368, Trenton, NJ 08625-0368, USA, 1998. 6p. (In English)

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Topics: carcinogens; peroxyacetic acid; caustic substances; data sheet; elimination of spills; explosion hazards; fire hazards; first aid; glossary; health hazards; hepatotoxic effects; irritation; limitation of exposure; medical examinations; nephrotoxic effects; New Jersey; personal protective equipment; storage; USA. (73222)

CIS 99-1094 Piperazine dihydrochloride. New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Right to Know Program, PO Box 368, Trenton, NJ 08625-0368, USA, 1998. 6p. (In English)

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Topics: asthma; piperazine dihydrochloride; data sheet; elimination of spills; fire hazards; first aid; glossary; health hazards; irritation; limitation of exposure; medical examinations; New Jersey; personal protective equipment; skin allergies; storage; threshold limit values; USA. (73223)

CIS 99-1095 Potassium arsenate. New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Right to Know Program, PO Box 368, Trenton, NJ 08625-0368, USA, 1998. 6p. (In English)

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Topics: carcinogens; potassium arsenate; data sheet; elimination of spills; fire hazards; first aid; glossary; health hazards; irritation; limitation of exposure; lung cancer; medical examinations; neurotoxic effects; New Jersey; personal protective equipment; skin cancer; storage; teratogenic effects; threshold limit values; USA. (73224)

CIS 99-1096 Potassium chlorate. New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Right to Know Program, PO Box 368, Trenton, NJ 08625-0368, USA, 1998. 6p. (In English)

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Topics: potassium chlorate; data sheet; elimination of spills; fire hazards; first aid; glossary; health hazards; irritation; limitation of exposure; medical examinations; methaemoglobinaemia; New Jersey; personal protective equipment; storage; USA. (73225)

CIS 99-1097 Potassium fluoride. New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Right to Know Program, PO Box 368, Trenton, NJ 08625-0368, USA, 1998. 6p. (In English)

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Topics: potassium fluoride; caustic substances; data sheet; elimination of spills; fire hazards; first aid; glossary; health hazards; irritants; limitation of exposure; medical examinations; New Jersey; personal protective equipment; storage; threshold limit values; USA. (73226)

CIS 99-1098 Potassium nitrate. New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Right to Know Program, PO Box 368, Trenton, NJ 08625-0368, USA, 1998. 6p. (In English)

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Topics: potassium nitrate; data sheet; elimination of spills; fire hazards; first aid; glossary; health hazards; irritation; limitation of exposure; medical examinations; methaemoglobinaemia; New Jersey; personal protective equipment; storage; teratogenic effects; USA. (73227)

CIS 99-1099 Potassium nitrite. New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Right to Know Program, PO Box 368, Trenton, NJ 08625-0368, USA, 1998. 6p. (In English)

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Topics: potassium nitrite; data sheet; elimination of spills; fire hazards; first aid; glossary; health hazards; irritation; limitation of exposure; medical examinations; methaemoglobinaemia; New Jersey; personal protective equipment; storage; teratogenic effects; USA. (73228)

CIS 99-1100 Propargyl alcohol. New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Right to Know Program, PO Box 368, Trenton, NJ 08625-0368, USA, 1998. 6p. (In English)

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Topics: propargyl alcohol; data sheet; elimination of spills; explosion hazards; fire hazards; first aid; glossary; health hazards; hepatotoxic effects; irritants; limitation of exposure; medical examinations; nephrotoxic effects; neurotoxic effects; New Jersey; personal protective equipment; storage; threshold limit values; USA. (73229)

CIS 99-1101 Propylene chlorohydrin. New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Right to Know Program, PO Box 368, Trenton, NJ 08625-0368, USA, 1998. 6p. (In English)

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Topics: 2-chloropropanol; data sheet; elimination of spills; fire hazards; first aid; glossary; health hazards; irritation; limitation of exposure; New Jersey; personal protective equipment; storage; USA. (73230)

CIS 99-1102 Lead iodide. New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Right to Know Program, PO Box 368, Trenton, NJ 08625-0368, USA, 1998. 6p. (In English)

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Topics: anaemia; antifertility effects; brain injuries; lead iodide; colic; cramps; data sheet; elimination of spills; fire hazards; first aid; glossary; health hazards; hypertension; limitation of exposure; medical examinations; migraine; nephrotoxic effects; New Jersey; personal protective equipment; sleep disturbances; storage; threshold limit values; USA; vomiting. (73231)

CIS 99-1103 Lead phosphate. New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Right to Know Program, PO Box 368, Trenton, NJ 08625-0368, USA, 1998. 6p. (In English)

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Topics: anaemia; antifertility effects; brain injuries; carcinogens; lead phosphate; colic; cramps; data sheet; disturbances of coordination; elimination of spills; fire hazards; first aid; glossary; health hazards; hypertension; limitation of exposure; medical examinations; migraine; nephrotoxic effects; neurotoxic effects; New Jersey; personal protective equipment; sleep disturbances; storage; teratogenic effects; threshold limit values; USA; vomiting. (73232)

CIS 99-1104 Methyl chloride. New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Right to Know Program, PO Box 368, Trenton, NJ 08625-0368, USA, 1998. 6p. (In English)

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Topics: antifertility effects; carcinogenic effects; chloromethane; chemical burns; convulsions; data sheet; elimination of spills; explosion hazards; eye injuries; fire hazards; first aid; flammable gases; frostbite; glossary; health hazards; hepatotoxic effects; irritation; limitation of exposure; medical examinations; nephrotoxic effects; New Jersey; personal protective equipment; pulmonary oedema; skin absorption; skin injuries; storage; threshold limit values; unconsciousness; USA. (73233)

CIS 99-1105 Methyl formate. New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Right to Know Program, PO Box 368, Trenton, NJ 08625-0368, USA, 1998. 6p. (In English)

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Topics: methyl formate; data sheet; delayed effects; dyspnoea; elimination of spills; explosion hazards; fire hazards; first aid; flammable gases; glossary; health hazards; irritation; limitation of exposure; medical examinations; New Jersey; personal protective equipment; pulmonary oedema; skin absorption; skin injuries; storage; threshold limit values; unconsciousness; USA. (73234)

CIS 99-1106 Naphthalene. New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Right to Know Program, PO Box 368, Trenton, NJ 08625-0368, USA, 1998. 6p. (In English)

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Topics: anaemia; naphthalene; cataract; combustible substances; data sheet; elimination of spills; explosion hazards; fatigue; fire hazards; first aid; glossary; health hazards; hepatotoxic effects; irritation; limitation of exposure; medical examinations; migraine; nephrotoxic effects; New Jersey; odour threshold; personal protective equipment; skin absorption; skin allergies; storage; teratogenic effects; threshold limit values; USA; vomiting. (73235)

CIS 99-1107 5-Nitro-o-anisidine. New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Right to Know Program, PO Box 368, Trenton, NJ 08625-0368, USA, 1998. 6p. (In English)

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Topics: 5-nitro-o-anisidine; carcinogenic effects; combustible substances; data sheet; dyspnoea; elimination of spills; fire hazards; first aid; glossary; health hazards; limitation of exposure; medical examinations; methaemoglobinaemia; New Jersey; personal protective equipment; skin absorption; storage; USA. (73236)

CIS 99-1108 Nitrogen. New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Right to Know Program, PO Box 368, Trenton, NJ 08625-0368, USA, 1998. 6p. (In English)

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Topics: asphyxia; data sheet; elimination of spills; explosion hazards; fire hazards; first aid; frostbite; glossary; health hazards; limitation of exposure; New Jersey; nitrogen; personal protective equipment; storage; threshold limit values; unconsciousness; USA. (73237)

CIS 99-1109 4-Nitrophenol. New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Right to Know Program, PO Box 368, Trenton, NJ 08625-0368, USA, 1998. 6p. (In English)

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Topics: 4-nitrophenol; bronchitis; data sheet; dyspnoea; elimination of spills; explosion hazards; eye injuries; fire hazards; first aid; glossary; health hazards; irritation; limitation of exposure; medical examinations; methaemoglobinaemia; migraine; neurological effects; New Jersey; personal protective equipment; pneumotoxic effects; skin absorption; storage; threshold limit values; USA. (73238)

CIS 99-1110 2-Naphthylamine. New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Right to Know Program, PO Box 368, Trenton, NJ 08625-0368, USA, 1998. 6p. (In English)

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Topics: 2-naphthylamine; bladder tumour; carcinogens; combustible substances; data sheet; dyspnoea; elimination of spills; explosion hazards; fire hazards; first aid; glossary; health hazards; irritation; limitation of exposure; medical examinations; methaemoglobinaemia; New Jersey; personal protective equipment; skin absorption; storage; USA. (73239)

CIS 99-1111 Methacrylic acid. New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Right to Know Program, PO Box 368, Trenton, NJ 08625-0368, USA, 1998. 6p. (In English)

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Topics: methacrylic acid; caustic substances; chemical burns; data sheet; elimination of spills; explosion hazards; eye injuries; fire hazards; first aid; glossary; health hazards; irritation; limitation of exposure; medical examinations; nephrotoxic effects; New Jersey; personal protective equipment; skin allergies; storage; threshold limit values; USA. (73240)

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CIS 99-1112 Organising for health, safety and welfare at work. (French: L'organisation de la santé, de la sécurité et du bien-être des travailleurs; Spanish: Organización de la salud, la seguridad y el bienestar de los trabajadores) Kirby P., Public Services International (PSI), B.P. 9, 01211 Ferney-Voltaire Cedex, France, 1993. 149p. Illus. (In English, French, Spanish)

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Topics: check lists; collective agreements; data sheet; hazard evaluation; legal aspects; plant safety and health organization; role of workers organizations; safety and health committees; safety and health training; training manuals; training material; workers participation. (73243)

CIS 99-1113 Employees health and safety training course II - Employees' course - Facilitators' manual. Ambler L., National Occupational Safety Association (NOSA), 508 Proes Street, Arcadia 0007, South Africa, 1994. 2 vols. (64p. + 102p.). Illus., ISBN 1-875013-15-6, ISBN 1-875013-20-2 (In English)

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For Part I, see CIS 94-1518. Topics: check lists; dangerous substances; developing countries; ergonomics; fire prevention; housekeeping; legislation; manual handling; mechanical hazards; occupational safety and health; personal protective equipment; safety devices; South Africa; training course; training manuals; training material; waste disposal. (73317)

CIS 99-1114 Scenario - Plant case studies. (Afrikaans: Scenario - Aanleg-gevallestudies) National Occupational Safety Association (NOSA), 508 Proes Street, Arcadia 0007, South Africa, no date. Binder with 92 safety information sheets. Illus. (In Afrikaans, English)

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Topics: accident descriptions; case study; data sheet; developing countries; legislation; occupational safety; personal protective equipment; safe working methods; safety devices; safety engineering; South Africa; training material. (73318)

CIS 99-1115 NOSAdata file 1991. (Afrikaans: NOSAdata-lêers 1991) National Occupational Safety Association (NOSA), 508 Proes Street, Arcadia 0007, South Africa, Sep. 1991. Binder containing 83 safety information sheets. Illus. (In Afrikaans, English)

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Topics: case study; data sheet; description of equipment; developing countries; legislation; occupational safety; personal protective equipment; responsibilities of employers; safe working methods; safety devices; safety engineering; South Africa; training material. (73319)

CIS 99-1116 General workplace health and safety audit. CCH New Zealand Limited, 24 The Warehouse Way, Northcote, P.O. Box 2378, Aukland 1, New Zealand, Sep. 1997. Approx 120p. (9 sections)., ISBN 0-86475-366-7 (In English)

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Topics: check lists; emergency organization; hazard evaluation; legislation; New Zealand; notification of occupational accidents; plant safety and health organization; responsibilities of employers; role of management; role of supervisory staff; safe working methods; safety training in industry; training material. (73320)

CIS 99-1117 HSE Books - Price list, Autumn 1998. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. iv, 55p. Bibl.ref. (In English)

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Topics: catalogue; legislation; public OSH institutions; safety and health documentation; safety literature; training material; United Kingdom. (73185)

CIS 99-1118 Health surveillance in the work environment. (Spanish: La vigilancia de la salud en el medio laboral) Moreno Saenz N., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, Nov. 1993. 88p. 21 ref., ISBN 84-7425-390-X (In Spanish)

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Topics: determination in biological matter; exposure evaluation; health programmes; legislation; medical examinations; medical supervision; Spain; training manuals; training material. (73266)

CIS 99-1119 Safety - Safe harbour - Harbour of the future. (Portuguese: Segurança - Porto seguro - Porto de futuro) Instituto do Trabalho Portuário, Cais do Sodré, Edificio Junto ao Terminal Transtejo, 1200 Lisboa, Portugal, [c1998]. 6p. Illus. (In Portuguese)

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Topics: dock work; falls on the level; harbours; hazard identification; manual lifting; occupational safety; personal protective equipment; Portugal; safety guides; training material. (73276)

CIS 99-1120 Fork-lift trucks - Safe harbour - Harbour of the future. (Portuguese: Empilhadores - Porto seguro - Porto de futuro) Instituto do Trabalho Portuário, Cais do Sodré, Edificio Junto ao Terminal Transtejo, 1200 Lisboa, Portugal, [c1998]. 6p. Illus. (In Portuguese)

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Topics: dock work; fork-lift trucks; harbours; hazard identification; lifting of loads; occupational safety; Portugal; safety guides; training material. (73277)

CIS 99-1121 Signalling - Safe harbour - Harbour of the future. (Portuguese: Sinalização - Porto seguro - Porto de futuro) Instituto do Trabalho Portuário, Cais do Sodré, Edificio Junto ao Terminal Transtejo, 1200 Lisboa, Portugal, [c1998]. 6p. Illus. (In Portuguese)

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Topics: dock work; hand signalling; harbours; hazard identification; occupational safety; optical signalling; Portugal; safety guides; training material; visibility at night. (73278)

CIS 99-1122 Technical safety guide for robotics. (Spanish: Guía técnica de seguridad en robótica) Suárez Pérez A., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, Sep. 1994. 143p. Illus. 45 ref., ISBN 84-7425-400-0 (In Spanish)

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Topics: automatic guards; risk factors; robots; safe working methods; safety devices; safety guides; Spain; training manuals; training material. (73269)

CIS 99-1123 Evaluation of hazards from urban pest control campaigns. (Spanish: Evaluación de riesgos asociados al control ambiental de plagas urbanas) García García J.F., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, Oct. 1993. 129p. Illus. 34 ref., ISBN 84-7425-389-6 (In Spanish)

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Topics: acaricides; chemical hazards; disinsectization; hazard evaluation; health hazards; insecticides; labelling; medical examinations; pesticides; rodenticides; Spain; storage; training manuals; training material. (73262)

CIS 99-1124 Lead: Current toxicological criteria for medical monitoring of exposed workers. (Spanish: Plomo: Criterios toxicológicos actuales para la vigilancia médica de trabajadores expuestos) Marqués Marqués F., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, Apr. 1993. 63p. Illus. 170 ref., ISBN 84-7425-372-1 (In Spanish)

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Topics: lead; determination in biological matter; exposure evaluation; health hazards; medical supervision; Spain; threshold limit values; toxic effects; toxicology; training manuals; training material. (73263)

CIS 99-1125 Use of agricultural pesticides. (Portuguese: Utilização de pesticidas agrícolas) Teixeira F., Instituto de Desenvolvimento e Inspecção das Condições de Trabalho, Lisboa, Portugal, 1998. 23p. Illus., ISBN 972-8321-18-X (In Portuguese)

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Topics: agriculture; dangerous substances; harmful substances; hazard identification; pesticide poisoning; pesticides; Portugal; safe working methods; safety guides; training material. (73279)

CIS 99-1126 Infrastructure and systems for risk assessment of metals and metal compounds on human health. International Council on Metals and the Environment (ICME), 294 Albert Street - Suite 506, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6E6, Canada, 1st ed., Sep. 1998. iii, 120p. (4 sections). Illus. 16 ref. (In English)

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Topics: Canada; check lists; epidemiology; metals; metalworking industry; plant health organization; sampling and analysis; sampling instruments; sampling methods; training manuals; training material; training of OSH personnel. (73315)

CIS 99-1127 Sampling strategy for the evaluation of occupational exposure to chemical contaminants. (Spanish: Estrategia de muestreo para la evaluación de la exposición laboral a contaminantes químicos) Tejedor J.N., García-Gutierrez M.J., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, Dec. 1994. 67p. Illus. 5 ref., ISBN 84-7425-404-3 (In Spanish)

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Topics: chemical products; determination of concentration; exposure evaluation; legislation; mathematical analysis; Spain; taking of samples; threshold limit values; training manuals; training material. (73270)

CIS 99-1128 Prevention of explosion hazards in boilers. (Spanish: Prevención del riesgo de explosión en calderas) Romero Sánchez J.J., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, Nov. 1992. 97p. Illus. 13 ref., ISBN 84-7425-370-5 (In Spanish)

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Topics: explosion hazards; explosion prevention; fired pressure vessels; legislation; preventive maintenance; safety by design; safety checks; Spain; steam boilers; training manuals; training material. (73261)

CIS 99-1129 Understanding electricity better. (Dutch: Verstandig omgaan met elekriciteit; French: Mieux connaître l'électricité) Institut pour la prévention, la protection et le bien-être au travail (PREVENT), rue Gachard 88 - Bte 4, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium, 1998. 20p. Illus. 5 ref., ISBN 2-87112-046-3 (fr), ISBN 90-70902-46-X (ne) (In Dutch, French)

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Topics: Belgium; electric tools; electrical accidents; electrical safety; electricity; first aid; maintenance and repair; personal protective equipment; safety guides; static electricity; training material; work on electrical equipment. (73311)

CIS 99-1130 Lighting of workplaces. (Spanish: La iluminación en los lugares de trabajo) Carretero R.M., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, Jan. 1994. 101p. Illus. 13 ref., ISBN 84-7425-397-7 (In Spanish)

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Topics: artificial lighting; colour of light; glare; illumination levels; lighting; luminous flux; natural lighting; reflection factor; Spain; training manuals; training material; workplaces. (73267)

CIS 99-1131 Extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields. (Spanish: Campos electromagnéticos de frecuencia extremadamente baja) Martín Gudino C., San Martín Ferrer D., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, Sep. 1993. 66p. Illus. 12 ref., ISBN 84-7425-386-1 (In Spanish)

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Topics: biological effects; electromagnetic fields; ionizing radiation; Spain; threshold limit values; training manuals; training material. (73265)

CIS 99-1132 Grinding machines. Safety and health criteria. (Spanish: Esmeriladoras de bancada - Condiciones de seguridad e higiene) Lorenz Muro J., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, Dec. 1992. 61p. Illus. 14 ref., ISBN 84-7425-371-3 (In Spanish)

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Topics: abrasive wheels; description of equipment; grinding machines; legislation; safe working methods; safety by design; safety devices; Spain; training manuals; training material. (73264)

CIS 99-1133 Roofing work. (French: Travaux de couverture) Organisme Professionnel de Prévention du Bâtiment et des Travaux Publics (OPPBTP), 204 rond-point du Pont-de-Sèvres, Tour Amboise, 92516 Boulogne-Billancourt Cedex, France, 2nd Quarter, 1994. 27p. Illus. Bibl.ref., ISBN 2-7354-0222-2 (In French)

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Topics: construction industry; construction sites; France; protection against falls from heights; roofing; roofs; safe working methods; safety guides; training material; work at height; work on roofs. (73313)

CIS 99-1134 Temporary signalling. (French: Signalisation temporaire) Organisme Professionnel de Prévention du Bâtiment et des Travaux Publics (OPPBTP), 204 rond-point du Pont-de-Sèvres, Tour Amboise, 92516 Boulogne-Billancourt Cedex, France, 4th Quarter, 1994. 32p. Illus., ISBN 2-7354-0234-7 (In French)

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Topics: building-site traffic; construction industry; France; hand signalling; optical signalling; reflective signs; road work; safe working methods; signal lamps; signalling and communications; training material. (73314)

CIS 99-1135 Guide to the good construction site. (French: Guide des chantiers à vivre) Campenon Bernard SGE, Direction de la communication, 1997. approx. 140p. Inserts. Illus. Bibl.ref. + VHS videotape (2 films, length: 15 and 10min). (In French)

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Topics: check lists; construction industry; construction sites; cost of accidents; France; legal aspects; notification of occupational accidents; plant safety organization; responsibilities of employees; responsibilities of employers; safe working methods; training manuals; training material; videotape. (73316)

CIS 99-1136 Health and safety at motor sports events - A guide for employers and organizers. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O.Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1999. iv, 76p. Illus. 21 ref. Price: GBP 10.00., ISBN 0-7176-0705-4 (In English)

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Topics: automobiles; emergency organization; first-aid training; legislation; motorcycles; protective clothing; responsibilities of employers; road vehicles; safety and health organization; safety devices; safety guides; sports and recreation; training material; United Kingdom. (73312)

CIS 99-1137 Practical guide - Decontamination, bio-cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation. (French: Guide pratique - Décontamination, bionettoyage, désinfection, stérilisation) Guignard J.P., Gauthier M., Glénat M.C., Manillier P., Riondet G., de Ligt H., Le Cavorzin N., Cariou S., Verjat D., Editions Hospitalières, B.P. 136, 94034 Vincennes Cedex, France, 3rd ed., 1998. 319p. Illus., ISBN 2-84204-033-3 (In French)

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Replaces CIS 97-83. Topics: air filtration; air purification; biocides; chemical products; cleaning agents; cleaning of workplaces; cleaning; decontamination of equipment; decontamination; detergents; disinfectants; disinfection of air; disinfection of equipment; distillation; glossary; harmful substances; hospitals; legislation; occupational accidents; occupational diseases; occupational hygiene; preventive maintenance; steam cleaning; training manuals; training material; ultrasonic cleaning; water treatment. (73242)

CIS 99-1138 Manual handling of loads. (Portuguese: Movimentação manual de cargas) Teixeira F., Instituto de Desenvolvimento e Inspecção das Condições de Trabalho, Lisboa, Portugal, 1998. 23p. Illus., ISBN 972-8321-19-8 (In Portuguese)

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Topics: ergonomics; load carriage; manual handling; manual lifting; Portugal; safe working methods; safety guides; training material. (73280)

CIS 99-1139 The chair in the services sector workplaces. (Spanish: La silla en el puesto de trabajo terciario) Bustamante A., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, Feb. 1994. 52p. Illus., ISBN 84-7425-398-5 (In Spanish)

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Topics: design of equipment; ergonomics; office chairs; office work; sitting posture; Spain; training manuals; training material. (73268)

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CIS 99-1140 Does the sick building syndrome also occur in naturally ventilated buildings?. (German: Sick-Building-Syndrom auch bei Fensterlüftung?) Schmid W., Argus Journal, Mar. 1998, Vol.10, No.1-2, p.22-23. Illus. (In German)

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Preliminary results of a questionnaire survey of 3,252 workers in 10 air-conditioned or naturally ventilated office buildings in Germany show that health complaints such as headache and irritation of the eyes and mucous membranes were voiced by employees in both types of office buildings. Between 22 and 55% of workers had complaints. Younger, less well-trained workers and those working on visual display terminals voiced complaints more frequently than others. Workers complained of too dry air and poor air quality, and measurements verified that humidity was low in both air-conditioned and naturally ventilated buildings. In 53 of 859 workplaces in which measurements were taken the carbon dioxide concentration was above 1000ppm. Most of these worklaces (51) were in naturally ventilated buildings. Topics: air conditioning; CRT display terminals; ergonomics; lighting; microclimate; natural ventilation; office work; qualifications; questionnaire survey; sick building syndrome. (73199)

CIS 99-1141 Health promotion in hospitals - Evaluation of health circles as an instrument for health promotion in workplaces and organization. (German: Gesundheitsförderung im Krankenhaus - Evaluation von Gesundheitszirkeln als Instrumente der Arbeits - und Organisationsgestaltung) Münch E., Zeitschrift für Gesundheitswissenschaften, 1996, Vol.4, No.4, p.318-334. Illus. 40 ref. (In German)

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Topics: conditions of work; Germany; health care personnel; hospitals; neuropsychic stress; quality circles; safety and health committees; work design; work organization. (73487)

CIS 99-1142 Worker representation on health and safety in small enterprises: Lessons from a Swedish approach. (French: Les délégués des travailleurs à la santé et à la sécurité dans les petites entreprises: enseignements du système suédois) Frick K., Walters D., International Labour Review - Revue internationale du Travail - Revista internacional del trabajo, 1998, Vol.137, No.3, p.367-389. 57 ref. (In English, French)

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A rare example of an effective preventive strategy for health and safety in the small enterprise sector is described: Sweden's system of regional safety representatives and its underlying approach to participation. The means available in large enterprises for effective representation are generally lacking in small enterprises, and this report on a recent evaluation shows how the Swedish system has found ways of overcoming the problem. The lessons this scheme holds for other countries are discussed, including the relevance of regional safety representation to trade union regeneration. Topics: industrial relations; legal aspects; national organization; programme evaluation; role of labour inspection; role of workers organizations; safety and health training; safety officers; small enterprises; survey; Sweden; workers participation. (73171)

CIS 99-1143 Safety culture - A concept too many?. Back M., Woolfson C., Safety and Health Practitioner, Jan. 1999, Vol.17, No.1, p.14-16. Illus. 10 ref. (In English)

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Topics: human behaviour; human factors; plant safety organization; plant safety supervision; role of management; safety and health committees; safety consciousness. (73424)

CIS 99-1144 Development of training programs for eye safety in the NSW coal mining industry. Winder C., Dingsdag D., Dain S., Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand, Dec. 1998, Vol.14, No.6, p.599-606. Illus. 5 ref. (In English)

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Eye safety programmes were reviewed as part of a larger project on eye safety in the New South Wales coal mining industry. Forty-five manager representatives in 20 mines were surveyed using an interview questionnaire. Eye safety was perceived as an important safety issue, although the presence and quality of eye safety programmes were very variable, from absent altogether to eyewear availability (but no training), from informal programmes to formal programmes. The availability of training to support these programmes was also very variable and, apart from a few mines, was considered inadequate. Further, different mineworker groups have different training needs. The content and structure of eye safety training programmes for mine managers, mineworkers and safety professionals is outlined. Topics: coal mining; face and eye protection; questionnaire survey; safety programmes; safety training in industry; training course. (73439)

CIS 99-1145 Occupational accidents in Mexico, a new look at occupational health. (Spanish: Los accidentes de trabajo en México, una nueva visión sobre salud laboral) Villegas J., Noriega M., Cuéllar R., Salud de los Trabajadores, Jan. 1997, Vol.5, No.1, p.33-42. 6 ref. (In Spanish)

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4,154 occupational injuries among 42,748 workers in the manufacturing industry in Mexico City in 1989 were studied. 95% of these injuries caused temporary disability and 2% caused permanent disability. With regard to sex-linked differences, the severity of injuries is similar for both sexes with 17.2 and 16.1 days out of work due to accidents for men and women respectively. As men grow older, accident frequency decreases but accidents are more severe, while in women there is an increase in frequency around 40 years of age. Topics: accident absenteeism; age-linked differences; degree of disability; manufacturing industries; Mexico; occupational accidents; sex-linked differences; statistical evaluation; statistics. (73273)

CIS 99-1146 Occupational injury and illness rates, 1992-1996: Why they fell. Conway H., Svenson J., Monthly Labor Review, Nov. 1998, Vol.121, No.11, p.36-58. Illus. 28 ref. (In English)

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A decline in occupational injury and illness rates in the early to mid 1990s is attributable to legislative reforms motivated by increased workers' compensation payments and a growing awareness in workplace hazards by unions, employers and the insurance industry. Topics: enforcement; frequency rates; labour inspection; notification of accidents and diseases; occupational accidents; occupational diseases; statistical trends; statistics; USA; workmen's compensation. (73393)

CIS 99-1147 You, your accidents and the new civil justice rules. Summers T., Safety and Health Practitioner, Mar. 1999, Vol.17, No.3, p.40-43. Illus. (In English)

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Topics: accident investigation; comment on law; legislation; notification of occupational accidents; occupational accidents; responsibilities of employers; United Kingdom; workmen's compensation. (73350)

CIS 99-1148 The ILO Encyclopaedia of Occupational Health and Safety: A multidisciplinary challenge. (French: L'Encyclopédie de sécurité et de santé au travail du BIT: le pari de la pluridisciplinarité) Stellman J.M., International Labour Review - Revue internationale du Travail - Revista internacional del trabajo, 1998, Vol.137, No.3, p.410-418. (In English, French)

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Topics: encyclopaedia; ILO; occupational safety and health; safety and health documentation. (73172)

CIS 99-1149 Requirements for occupational medicine training in Europe postulated by Polish professionals. Indulski J.A., Boczlowski A., Mikulski M., International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, 1998, Vol. 11, No.3, p.255-265. 4 ref. (In English)

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In order to determine common key competences required for occupational medicine specialists across Europe, a questionnaire has been developed and disseminated in several European countries. The questionnaire contained 115 subjects relating to eight fields of activity of an occupational medicine physician (occupational hazards to health, assessment of disability and fitness for work, communications, research methods, management, environmental medicine, occupational health law and ethics, and health promotion). Items in each part were classified into three categories: knowledge, experience and skills. For each of the subjects respondents were asked to allocate a score from 0 to 5. A hierarchy of requirement for occupational medicine in Poland was constructed, with one set of competences recognized by the respondents as needless and others as useful with different grade of importance. Surprisingly, a wide diversity of opinions among respondents has given rise to the explanation hypotheses, some of them being verified using the material gathered. Topics: audiovisual training; ethics; Europe; industrial physicians; legal aspects; Poland; questionnaire survey; training of OSH personnel; vocational training. (73305)

CIS 99-1150 Special issue: Safety culture. Cox S., Flin R., eds., Work and Stress, July-Sep. 1998, Vol.12, No.3, p.187-306. Illus. Bibl.ref. (In English)

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Special issue comprising eight articles on the development of a safety culture in the organization. Topics: attitude towards accidents; cultural variables; human behaviour; human factors; management failure; mathematical models; nuclear fuel processing; offshore oil extraction; rail transport; responsibilities of employers; risk awareness; role of management; safety consciousness. (73341)

CIS 99-1151 An insurer's approach to measuring health and safety. Wrightson I., Safety and Health Practitioner, Feb. 1999, Vol.17, No.2, p.18-21. Illus. (In English)

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Topics: check lists; hazard evaluation; inspection records; legislation; occupational health survey; periodical checks; plant safety and health organization; responsibilities of employers; role of insurance institutions; role of management; safety checks; safety consultants; United Kingdom; workmen's compensation. (73348)

CIS 99-1152 The situation of occupational health and safety in Mongolia. Tsetsegbadam D., Asian-Pacific Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety, Dec. 1998, Vol.5, No.3, p.70-71. (In English)

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Topics: conditions of work; legislation; Mongolia; national organization; occupational accidents; occupational safety and health. (73380)

CIS 99-1153 Contracting out - Assuring health and safety. Farrow D., Safety and Health Practitioner, Jan. 1999, Vol.17, No.1, p.32-35. Illus. 9 ref. (In English)

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Describes a procedure for ensuring the effective management of health and safety when part of a business is contracted out. Topics: economic aspects; legal aspects; plant safety and health organization; responsibilities of employers; safety planning; subcontractors. (73427)

CIS 99-1154 Hazard control during recovery from malfunction in automated sequential production. (French: Les risques et leur gestion au cours de la récupération de dysfonctionnements dans un système automatisé de production séquentielle) Démor S., Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, Oct. 1996. 75p. Illus. 53 ref. (In French)

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Topics: analysis of accident causes; automation; hazard evaluation; legislation; maintenance and repair; robots; safety analysis; sheet-metal working; statistics. (73248)

CIS 99-1155 Safety and health at the workplace and during leasure activities - Now and in the future. (French: Sécurité et santé au poste de travail et durant les loisirs - Aujourd'hui et demain) Wüthrich P., Hartmann R., Schweizerische Unfallversicherungsanstalt, Case postale, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland, 3rd ed., July 1998. 47p. Illus. 13 ref. (In French)

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Replaces CIS 92-831. Topics: legislation; national organization; personal protective equipment; plant safety and health supervision; safety and health institutions; safety and health organization; safety and health training; sports and recreation; Switzerland; workmen's compensation. (73241)

CIS 99-1156 Issues related to road accidents involving employees on mission or when commuting. (French: Problématique relative aux accidents de circulation des salariés en mission et lors des trajets domicile-travail) Carton B., Mereau P., Meric M., Puzin M., Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, June 1996. 81p. Illus. 23 ref. (In French)

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Topics: accident research; commuting accidents; commuting; compensation of occupational accidents; cost of accidents; France; legislation; safety and health institutions; statistics. (73246)

CIS 99-1157 Safety management - The challenge of change. Hale A., Baram M., Elsevier Science, P.O. Box 211, 1000 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1998. vi, 275p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Index., ISBN 0-08-043075-9 (In English)

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Topics: hazard evaluation; human behaviour; implementation of control measures; plant safety and health organization; responsibilities; role of management; role of supervisory staff; safety analysis; safety consciousness; technical development; theoretical analysis; workers participation. (73282)

CIS 99-1158 Health and safety statistics 1997/98. Health and Safety Commission, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. xii, 216p. Illus. 20 ref. Price: GBP 16.00., ISBN 0-7176-1636-3 (In English)

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Topics: biological hazards; chemical hazards; enforcement; fatalities; frequency rates; gas explosions; injuries; location of injury; mechanical hazards; occupational accidents; occupational diseases; physical hazards; report; respiratory diseases; severity rates; skin diseases; statistical trends; statistics; types of accident; United Kingdom. (73184)

CIS 99-1159 Annual report and accounts 1997/98. Health and Safety Commission, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. xviii, 166p. Illus. Price: GBP 16.50., ISBN 0-7176-1638-X (In English)

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Topics: enforcement; inspection; legislation; public OSH institutions; report of activities; research; statistics; United Kingdom. (73182)

CIS 99-1160 Highlights from the annual report and accounts 1997/98. Health and Safety Commission, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. 17p. Illus. (In English)

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Topics: enforcement; inspection; legislation; public OSH institutions; report of activities; research; safety and health training; statistics; United Kingdom. (73183)

CIS 99-1161 Code of practice for first aid, workplace amenities and personal protective equipment. WorkSafe Western Australia Commission, Westcentre, 1260 Hay Street, West Perth, WA 6005, Australia, Nov. 1996. 83p. Illus. Price: AUD 3.00. (In English)

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Topics: Australia; check lists; directive; first-aid equipment; first-aid services; first-aid training; microclimate; personal protective equipment; sanitary facilities; supervision of use of protective equipment; supply of personal protective equipment; washing facilities; welfare facilities; Western Australia. (73201)

CIS 99-1162 Election of safety and health representatives, representatives and committees and resolution of issues - Guidance note. WorkSafe Western Australia Commission, Westcentre, 1260 Hay Street, West Perth, WA 6005, Australia, 1996. 72p. Illus. Price: AUD 3.00., ISBN 0-7309-7047-7 (In English)

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Topics: Australia; comment on law; cooperation; functions; safety and health committees; Western Australia; workers participation. (73210)

CIS 99-1163 Consultation services for the employer. U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Publications Office, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington D.C. 20210, USA, 1997. iii, 26p. 12 ref. (In English)

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Topics: hazard evaluation; labour inspection; public OSH institutions; responsibilities of employers; role of government; safety checks; small enterprises; USA. (73332)

CIS 99-1164 Five steps to risk assessment: Case studies. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 2nd ed., 1998. iv, 29p. 6 ref. Price: GBP 6.75., ISBN 0-7176-1580-4 (In English)

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See also CIS 99-758. Topics: bricklaying; case study; check lists; description of technique; hazard evaluation; horticulture; offices; risk factors; small enterprises; vehicle repair and servicing; warehouses. (73404)

CIS 99-1165 Access to medical and exposure records. U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Publications Office, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington D.C. 20210, USA, 1993. 18p. 20 ref. (In English)

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Topics: comment on law; employee rights; exposure records; health service records; information of personnel; physical hazards; toxic substances; USA. (73336)

CIS 99-1166 All about OSHA. U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Publications Office, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington D.C. 20210, USA, 1995. iv, 54p. Illus. (In English)

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For the USA Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, see CIS 89-351. Topics: comment on law; comment on standard; health service records; inspection; legislation; national organization; penalties; public OSH institutions; responsibilities of employees; responsibilities of employers; role of government; safety literature; safety service records; USA. (73338)

CIS 99-1167 OSHA inspections. U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Publications Office, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington D.C. 20210, USA, 1998. iii, 28p. 14 ref. (In English)

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Topics: enforcement; labour inspection; labour inspectors; legal aspects; penalties; responsibilities; role of labour inspection; USA. (73339)

CIS 99-1168 General duty of care in Western Australian workplaces - Guidance note. WorkSafe Western Australia Commission, Westcentre, 1260 Hay Street, West Perth, WA 6005, Australia, 1996. 71p. Illus. Price: AUD 3.00., ISBN 0-7309-7046-9 (In English)

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Topics: Australia; comment on law; hazard evaluation; plant safety and health organization; responsibilities of employees; responsibilities of employers; safety training in industry; supply of personal protective equipment; Western Australia; workers participation. (73209)

CIS 99-1169 OSHA: Employee workplace rights. U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Publications Office, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington D.C. 20210, USA, 1997. iv, 28p. 8 ref. (In English)

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Topics: comment on law; employee rights; information of personnel; legislation; responsibilities of employees; responsibilities of employers; role of workers organizations; safety checks; USA; workers participation. (73334)

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CIS 99-1170 Predictors of disability retirement. Krause N., Lynch J., Kaplan G.A., Cohen R.D., Goldberg D.E., Salonen J.T., Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, Oct. 1997, Vol.23, No.6, p.403-413. 31 ref. (In English)

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A survey of 1,038 Finnish men between the ages of 42 and 60 showed that various job characteristics predicted disability retirement. Heavy work, work in uncomfortable positions, long hours of work, noise at work, physical job strain, musculoskeletal strain, repetitive or continuous muscle strain, mental job strain and job dissatisfaction were all significantly associated with the incidence of disability retirement. The ability to communicate with fellow workers and social support from supervisors tended to reduce the risk of disability retirement. Topics: conditions of work; economic aspects; heavy work; human relations; job dissatisfaction; mental stress; monotonous work; noise; overstrain; physical workload; prediction; repetitive work; retired workers; risk factors; sickness absenteeism; social aspects; work posture. (73165)

CIS 99-1171 Laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer and occupation: Results of a case-control study. Goldberg P., Leclerc A., Luce D., Morcet J.F., Brugère J., Occupational and Environmental Medicine, July 1997, Vol.54, No.7, p.477-482. 29 ref. (In English)

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In a hospital-based case-control study carried out in France, there was an excess risk of laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer among service workers, agricultural and animal husbandry workers, miners and quarrymen, plumbers and pipe fitters, glass formers and potters, transport equipment operators and unskilled workers. Analysis by industrial branch showed an excess risk for coal mining, manufacture of metal products and administration and sanitary services. Results suggest that occupational exposure might have a role in generating these diseases and indicate the need for further evaluation of these findings and identification of the carcinogens which might account for the excess risks. Topics: case-control study; coal mining; laryngeal cancer; list of occupations; metalworking industry; occupation disease relation; pharyngeal cancer; services. (73168)

CIS 99-1172 Risk of stillbirth from occupational and residential exposures. Pastore L.M., Hertz-Picciotto I., Beaumont J.J., Occupational and Environmental Medicine, July 1997, Vol.54, No.7, p.511-518. Illus. 31 ref. (In English)

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Data on stillbirths and neonatal deaths from 10 counties in California, USA, were analysed. Occupational exposure to pesticides during the first two months of gestation was positively associated with stillbirths due to congenital anomalies. Pesticide exposure during the first and second trimesters was associated with stillbirths due to all causes of death and with stillbirths due to complications of the placenta, cord and membranes. Occupational exposure to video display terminals in the third trimester had a modest inverse association with stillbirths. Topics: case-control study; CRT display terminals; embryotoxic effects; expectant mothers; neighbourhood populations; parental exposure; pesticides. (73170)

CIS 99-1173 Occupational cardiovascular diseases. (French: Pathologies cardiovasculaires professionnelles) Madon N., De Gaudemaris R., Maître A., Mallion J.M., Encyclopédie médico-chirurgicale, Toxicologie-Pathologie professionnelle, 2nd Quarter 1998, No.119, 9p. Illus. 90 ref. (In French)

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Topics: agricultural chemicals; cardiovascular diseases; trinitroglycerine; dinitroglycol; carbon monoxide; lead; mercury; antimony; cadmium; cobalt; carbon disulfide; 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane; chlorinated hydrocarbons; cold; electric fields; electricity; electromagnetic fields; encyclopaedia; harmful physical agents; harmful substances; heat; ionizing radiation; literature survey; neuropsychic stress; noise; organomercury compounds; risk factors; shift work; smoking; vibration. (73219)

CIS 99-1174 New risk factors in a cardiovascular prevention campaign among shipyard workers. (Spanish: Nuevos factores de riesgo en campaña de prevención cardiovascular de una empresa de construcción naval) Delgado Ortega M., Almorza Daza J.M., Medicina y seguridad del trabajo, 1998, Vol.65, No.176, p.41-62. Illus. 36 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: alcohols; cardiovascular disorders; plant safety and health organization; safety and health campaigns; safety training in industry; shipbuilding industry; shipyards; Spain; tobacco. (73275)

CIS 99-1175 Efficacy of vibration, electric current and thermal perception tests in diagnosis of hand-arm vibration syndrome. Zamysłowska-Szymtke E., International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, 1998, Vol. 11, No.3, p.247-254. Illus. 15 ref. (In English)

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Vibration perception test is usually proposed as a useful tool for quantitative assessment of neurological disturbances induced by hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). The increased mean vibration perception threshold (VPT) is an early manifestation of this syndrome. However, a group of exposed subjects was identified with normal VPT who showed electric current and/or thermal sensitivity impairment. The intensity of quantitative disorders of vibration and electric current sensitivity was closely related to the duration of vibration exposure. Thermal perception was diminished in subjects working for a longer period of time, but there was no relationship between the intensity of disorders and the duration of exposure. In an early stage of HAVS, the use of three tests, instead of a single vibration test, helps to identify a larger number of workers at risk who should undergo thorough diagnostic examinations. In this study, the proportion of identified workers increased from 27% (32 subjects with vibration sensory impairment) to 45% (53 persons with disorders detected in one, two or even three tests). Topics: chain saws; diagnosis; drilling machines; hand-arm vibration; high-frequency vibration; long-term exposure; perceptual-motor performance tests; statistical evaluation; thermal methods of analysis; vibration disease; vibration perception threshold. (73304)

CIS 99-1176 Risk factors for neck and upper limb disorders: Results from 24 years of follow up. Frederiksson K., Alfredsson L., Köster L., Thorbjörnsson C.B., Toomingas A., Torgén M., Kilbom Å., Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Jan. 1999, Vol.56, No.1, p.59-66. 43 ref. (In English)

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The study comprised 252 women and 232 men in a broad range of occupations. Information about potential risk factors was available from a former study conducted in 1969. Data on disorders of the neck, shoulder, and hand and wrist were obtained retrospectively for the period 1970-1993. Among women, overtime work, high mental workload, and unsatisfactory leisure time were associated with disorders in the neck-shoulder region. Interaction was found between high mental workload and unsatisfactory leisure time. Neck symptoms earlier in life were associated with recurrent disorders. Hand and wrist disorders were associated mainly with physical demands at work. Among men, blue collar work and a simultaneous presence of high mental workload and additional domestic workload predicted disorders in the neck-shoulder region. Interactions between risk factors both related and not related to work were commonly found. Topics: blue-collar workers; hand; long-term study; mental stress; neck disorders; physical workload; risk factors; sex-linked differences; shift work; shoulder; upper extremity disorders; women; work time schedules; wrist. (73327)

CIS 99-1177 Case-control study of mesothelioma in South Africa. Rees D., Myers J.E., Goodman K., Fourie E., Blignaut C., Chapman R., Bachmann M.O., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Mar. 1999, Vol.35, No.3, p.213-222. 27 ref. (In English)

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In a study of mesothelioma and asbestos exposure in South Africa, data on cases and controls were collected from referral hospitals and exposure information was collected by interview. None of the 123 cases studied had purely chrysotile exposure. 23 cases had mined cape crocidolite, three had mined amosite, and three had mined Transvaal crocidolite plus amosite. A minimum of 22 cases had exclusively environmental exposure, 20 being from the NW Cape crocidolite mining area. The relative risks associated with environmental exposure in the NW Cape (crocidolite) were larger than for environmental exposure in the NE Transvaal (amosite and crocidolite). Results confirm the importance of environmental exposure in the Cape crocidolite mining area, the relative paucity of cases linked to amosite, and the rarity of chrysotile cases. They are consistent with a fibre gradient in mesotheliomagenic potential for South African asbestos, with crocidolite > amosite > chrysotile. Topics: asbestos mining; asbestos; crocidolite; chrysotile; amosite; case-control study; exposure evaluation; geographical variables; mesothelioma; neighbourhood populations; questionnaire survey; South Africa. (73351)

CIS 99-1178 Clinical management of carpal tunnel syndrome: A 12-year review of outcomes. Feuerstein M., Burrell L.M., Miller V.I., Lincoln A., Huang G.D., Berger R., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Mar. 1999, Vol.35, No.3, p.232-245. 65 ref. (In English)

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Studies on the clinical management of carpal tunnel syndrome are reviewed. Treatments of interest included surgery, physical therapy, drug therapy, chiropractic treatment, biobehavioral interventions, and occupational rehabilitation. The effects of these interventions on symptoms, medical status, function, return to work, psychological well-being and patient satisfaction were examined. The majority of studies assessed the effects of surgical interventions. Endoscopic release was associated with higher levels of physical functioning and fewer days to return to work when compared to open release. Steroid injections and oral use of B6 were associated with pain reduction. In comparison to splinting, range of motion exercises appeared to be associated with less pain and fewer days to return to work. Cognitive behaviour therapy yielded reductions in pain, anxiety, and depression. Multidisciplinary occupational rehabilitation was associated with a higher percentage of chronic cases returning to work was usual care. Workers' compensation status was associated with increased time to return to work following surgery. Topics: carpal-tunnel syndrome; drugs; evaluation of results; literature survey; medical treatment; physiotherapy; rehabilitation; sickness absenteeism; steroids; surgical treatment. (73353)

CIS 99-1179 Lung health among plumbers and pipefitters in Edmonton, Alberta. Hessel P.A., Melenka L.S., Michaelchuk D., Herbert F.A., Cowie R.L., Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Oct. 1998, Vol.55, No.10, p.678-683. Illus. 18 ref. (In English)

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Respiratory symptoms, lung function, and radiographic changes among 99 actively employed plumbers and pipefitters with 20 or more years of union membership were compared to 100 telephone workers. Plumbers and pipefitters had increased prevalence of symptoms suggestive of an irritant effect with no evidence of bronchial responsiveness. The chest radiographs showed evidence of asbestos exposure, especially in the plumbers, but at lower levels than previously reported. Health screening programmes for these workers should be considered, although the logistical problems associated with screening in this group would be significant. Topics: asbestos; cross-sectional study; installation of pipe systems; lung tissue reaction; pleural thickening; plumbing; pulmonary function; respiratory diseases; smoking; welders lung; welding and cutting. (73365)

CIS 99-1180 Occupational risk factors for cancer of the gastric cardia. Cocco P., Ward M.H., Dosemeci M., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Oct. 1998, Vol.40, No.10, p.855-861. 17 ref. (In English)

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The risk of gastric cardia cancer was evaluated by occupation and industry using death certificate data for 24 US states. Among white men, occupations with elevated risk included financial managers, janitors and cleaners, production inspectors and truck drivers. Industries with elevated risk included pulp and paper mills, newspaper publishing and printing, industrial and miscellaneous chemicals, water supply and irrigation. A consistent pattern of risk increase by level and probability of exposure was observed only for sulfuric acid mists. A significant increase in risk was observed for subjects exposed to lead, although crosstabulation of gastric cardia cancer risk by probability and level of exposure did not show consistent trends. Asbestos exposure showed an overall 50% increase but no consistent trends among white men. None of the 12 occupational hazards showed an association with risk for black men. Topics: aetiology; carcinogens; asbestos; lead; sulfuric acid; case-control study; occupation disease relation; oesophageal carcinoma; race-linked differences; risk factors. (73371)

CIS 99-1181 Lung function and general illness symptoms in a semiconductor manufacturing facility. Luo J.C.J., Hsu K.H., Hiseh L.L., Wong C.J., Chang M.J.W., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Oct. 1998, Vol.40, No.10, p.895-900. 18 ref. (In English)

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Pulmonary risk in a semiconductor plant was assessed by conducting pulmonary function tests and a symptoms survey. There was a borderline significance of higher prevalence of restrictive lung abnormality in male photolithographic workers than in male control workers. There was a significantly higher prevalence of restrictive lung abnormality in male ion-implantation workers than in male control workers. There were significantly higher prevalences of airway irritation, eye irritation, headache, stress, tiredness, and poor memory in female photolithographic or etch/diffusion workers than in control workers. Results suggest that restrictive lung abnormality is a potential health effect in male silicon-wafer fabrication workers in the semiconductor industry. Topics: chest radiography; electronics industry; epidemiologic study; eye irritation; fatigue; mental stress; migraine; pulmonary function; respiratory diseases; respiratory function tests; risk factors; semiconductor devices; sex-linked differences. (73375)

CIS 99-1182 Respiratory symptoms and pulmonary function in coal miners: Looking into the effects of simple pneumoconiosis. Wang X., Yu I.T.S., Wong T.W., Yano E., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Feb. 1999, Vol.35, No.2, p.124-131. 38 ref. (In English)

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Pulmonary function was measured in 205 miners with simple coal workers' pneumonconiosis (CWP) and in 289 without X-ray evidence of pneumoconiosis. A questionnaire on occupational history and respiratory symptoms including breathlessness, chronic cough, and phlegm was administered. The presence or absence of emphysema on X-ray films was also evaluated. On average, the miners with CWP had lower values of pulmonary function and higher prevalences of respiratory symptoms and emphysema than did those without. The simple CWP was associated with increased risk of the respiratory symptoms after adjusting for age, smoking, and years underground. Even when the effects of emphysema and respiratory symptoms indicating chronic bronchitis were taken into consideration, the significant relationship between CWP and decrements in forced vital capacity and diffusing capacity remained. Findings are consistent with simple CWP being a contributor to significant decrements in pulmonary function, and to increased risk of respiratory symptoms. Topics: age-linked differences; chest radiography; China; chronic respiratory diseases; coal dust; coal mining; coalworkers pneumoconiosis; emphysema; epidemiologic study; length of exposure; pulmonary function; smoking; spirometry. (73394)

CIS 99-1183 Cardiopulmonary response to wearing filter respirators. (German: Kardio-pulmonale Beanspruchung durch das Tragen von Atemschutz-Filtergeräten) Korzec T., Müller B.H., Zeitschrift für Arbeitswissenschaft, 1996, Vol.50, No.3, p.147-153. Illus. 9 ref. (In German)

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Topics: air filtration; air purifying respirators; cardiological effects; experimental determination; particulate removing respirators; physiology of cardiovascular system; pulmonary ventilation; respiratory impairment. (73488)

CIS 99-1184 Respiratory health effects of opencast coalmining: A cross sectional study of current workers. Love R.G., Miller B.G., Groat S.K., Hagen S., Cowie H.A., Johnston P.P., Hutchison P.A., Soutar C.A., Occupational and Environmental Medicine, June 1997, Vol.54, No.6, p.416-423. Illus. 27 ref. (In English)

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A study of current workers at nine opencast coal mines in the United Kingdom showed that the frequency of (mostly mild) chest radiographic abnormalities was associated with working in the dustier, preproduction jobs in the industry. Although some of these mild abnormalities may have been due to non-occupational factors (aging or smoking), the association with exposure indicates a small risk of pneumoconiosis in these men, and the need to monitor and control exposures, particularly in the high risk occupations. Topics: quartz; chest radiography; coal mining; cross-sectional study; mixed dust; opencast work; pneumoconiosis; respirable dust; respiratory diseases. (73150)

CIS 99-1185 Choice of a denominator for occupational injury rates: A study of the development of a Swedish iron-ore mine. Blank V.L.G., Laflamme L., Diderichsen F., Andersson R., Journal of Safety Research, Winter 1998, Vol.29, No.4, p.263-273. Illus. 38 ref. (In English)

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Injury risk was investigated at an underground iron-ore mine using alternative injury-rate denominators - hours worked and production volume. Six stages of mining development are defined, and three risk measures are employed: average injury rates (AIRS) by stage, injury rate ratios (IRRS) by stage, and annual injury rates (AnIRs). The two denominators give a quite different representation of injury risk at the early stages of development of the mine, but tend increasingly to provide a similar picture (similar ratios) at later stages. It is concluded that automated production processes, as opposed to mechanized ones, tend to make hours worked and production volume interchangeable denominators. Choice of appropriate denominator may depend upon whether the individual or the production process is in focus. Topics: accident-production ratio; cohort study; evaluation of technique; frequency rates; hours of work; iron ore mining; metal mining; occupational accidents; statistical evaluation; statistical trends. (73382)

CIS 99-1186 Hand dermatitis in intensive care units. Forrester B.G., Roth V.S., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Oct. 1998, Vol.40, No.10, p.881-885. 23 ref. (In English)

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Information on the prevalence of occupational hand dermatitis and possible risk factors was collected in two intensive care units via a self-administered questionnaire. The prevalence of occupational hand dermatitis was found to be 55.6% in the total reporting population of the units and 69.7% in the most highly exposed workers (those reporting a frequency of hand-washing exceeding 35 times per shift). No relationship was found between occupational hand dermatitis and reported age, gender, race, atopic status, history of previous hand dermatitis, and duration of employment. Hand-washing frequency greater than 35 times per shift was strongly associated with occupational hand dermatitis. Topics: dermatitis; frequency rates; hand; health care personnel; hospitals; questionnaire survey; risk factors. (73373)

CIS 99-1187 Stress and strain on the spinal column caused by roller-skating acrobatics. (German: Belastung und Beanspruchung der Wirbelsäule durch Rollschuhschleuderakrobatik) Dupuis H., Hartung E., Jäger M., Arbeitsmedizin - Sozialmedizin - Umweltmedizin, Nov. 1996, Vol.31, No.11, p.475-480. Illus. 9 ref. (In German)

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Topics: back disorders; case study; compensation of occupational diseases; neck disorders; osteochondrosis; spinal column; spinal diseases; spondylitis; sports and recreation. (73486)

CIS 99-1188 Medical insurance claims associated with international business travel. Liese B., Mundt K.A., Dell L.D., Nagy L., Demure B., Occupational and Environmental Medicine, July 1997, Vol.54, No.7, p.499-503. 15 ref. (In English)

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Medical insurance claims filed by workers undertaking work-related travel were compared with claims of non-travellers. Overall, rates of insurance claims were 80% higher for men and 18% higher for women travellers than for their non-travelling counterparts. The most frequent problems were infectious disease and psychological disorders. Several associations with frequency of travel were found. Topics: epidemiologic study; frequency rates; health hazards; infectious diseases; mental disorders; psychological effects; transport of persons; workmen's compensation. (73169)

CIS 99-1189 Latency analysis in epidemiologic studies of occupational exposures: Application to the Colorado Plateau uranium miners cohort. Langholz B., Thomas D., Xiang A., Stram D., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Mar. 1999, Vol.35, No.3, p.246-256. Illus. 28 ref. (In English)

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A general statistical framework for modelling latency effects is described. Bilinear and exponential decay latency models are proposed and methods are described for fitting these models to cohort or case-control data. A latency analysis of radon exposure and lung cancer in the Colorado Plateau uranium miners cohort was performed. Analysis of the entire cohort showed that the relative risk associated with exposure increased for about 8.5 years and thereafter decreased until it reached background levels after about 34 years. The hypothesis that the relative risk remains at its peak level is strongly rejected. The variation in the latency effects over subsets of the cohort based on attained age, level and rate of exposure, and smoking was investigated. Age was the only factor for which effect modification was demonstrated. The decline in effect was much steeper at older ages than younger ages. The proposed methods can provide much more information about the exposure-disease latency effects than those generally used. Topics: age-linked differences; radon; case-control study; cohort study; epidemiology; hazard evaluation; latency; long-term exposure; lung cancer; mathematical models; uranium mining. (73354)

CIS 99-1190 Using alternative comparison populations to assess occupation-related mortality risk - Results for the high nickel alloys workers cohort. Arena V.C., Sussman N.B., Redmond C.K., Costantino J.P., Trauth J.M., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Oct. 1998, Vol.40, No.10, p.907-916. 18 ref. (In English)

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The mortality experience of approximately 31,000 high nickel alloys workers is compared with the total US population and to local populations in geographic proximity to the plants. Generally, the patterns of relative risks derived for the total cohort and various subgroups are similar across the different comparison populations. Estimated elevated risks are usually lower when cohort mortality is compared with that of local populations. An overall significant 13% risk for lung cancer is noted when compared with that of the total US population. However, no significant excess is identified when local populations are used. Subset analysis identified significant excesses of colon cancer among nonwhite males (50%-150%) and kidney cancer among white male workers employed in melting irrespective of the comparison population. Topics: cancer; nickel; cohort study; comparative analysis; epidemiology; gastrointestinal cancer; hazard evaluation; lung cancer; mortality; nickel alloys; race-linked differences; reliability; renal cancer. (73376)

CIS 99-1191 A comparison of work-related injury visits and other injury visits to emergency departments in the United States, 1995-1996. McCaig L.F., Burt C.W., Stussman B.J., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Oct. 1998, Vol.40, No.10, p.870-875. Illus. 26 ref. (In English)

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Analysis of data from the 1995-1996 National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey showed that an annual average of 4 million work-related injury emergency department (ED) visits were made by persons 16 years of age and over. The average annual rate of work-related injury visits was 3.5 per 100 workers and the rate of nonwork-related injury visits was 11.2 per 100 persons. Persons 16-19 years of age had a higher work-related injury visit rate than did those 20 years of age and over. Males had higher work-related injury visit rates than females. The leading cause of injury and diagnosis for work-related injury ED visits were "cuts" (16%) and "open wound" (22%). Determining appropriate preventive action will reduce the number of workers injured and may result in financial savings for industries and health care systems. Topics: age-linked differences; epidemiologic study; injuries; location of injury; non-occupational accidents; occupational accidents; sex-linked differences; statistics; USA. (73372)

CIS 99-1192 Evaluation of exposures and stress factors at the workplace. (German: Verfahren zur Belastungsbeurteilung) Reim O., Schuman J., Schnauber H., Sicherheitsingenieur, Mar. 1998, Vol.29, No.3, p.16-19. Illus. Bibl.ref. (In German)

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A procedure for the determination of various exposures and stress factors in the workplace is outlined. For each type of work 46 features are evaluated and ranked by an expert panel. The features used to evaluate lighting as well as the responsibilities and physical requirements of a specific type of work are presented as examples. The procedure was developed for an investigation of the causes of sickness absenteeism in three steel plants in Germany. A comparison of the results obtained with this method and subjective assessments by the workers showed agreement with regard to physical workload and work organization. Topics: description of technique; ergonomic evaluation; illumination design; mental stress; occupation disease relation; occupational diseases; physical workload; responsibilities; sickness absenteeism; steelworks; stress factors. (73200)

CIS 99-1193 Prevention, recognition and compensation of occupational diseases in France. (French: Prévention, reconnaissance et indemnisation des maladies professionnelles en France) Choudat D., Goulfier C., Limido G., Encyclopédie médico-chirurgicale, Toxicologie-Pathologie professionnelle, 2nd Quarter 1998, No.119, 7p. Illus. 7 ref. (In French)

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Replaces CIS 96-195. Topics: comment on law; compensation of occupational diseases; encyclopaedia; expertise; France; legislation; notification of occupational diseases; occupational diseases; pneumoconiosis; safety and health organization; schedule of occupational diseases. (73220)

CIS 99-1194 Hand trauma at the workplace. (Spanish: Traumatismos de la mano en el medio laboral) Martínez Fernández J.J., Blanco Tuñón J., García Merino P., Medicina y seguridad del trabajo, 1998, Vol.65, No.176, p.11-18. Illus. 11 ref. (In Spanish)

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From a total of 904 workplace accidents recorded, 212 affecting the hands were studied in detail. Parameters investigated were: sex, age, occupation, length of service, day of the week, time of occurrence, type of injury, absenteeism. Main findings were: contrary to other countries, the incidence of accidents in Spain is the same for both hands; the risk of accident is increased for young workers; the palm, thumb and forefingers are the parts most often affected. Topics: accident absenteeism; age-linked differences; hand injuries; hand; occupational accidents; sex-linked differences; Spain; statistical aspects; statistics; survey. (73274)

CIS 99-1195 Proposed method of accounting for the effects of tobacco smoke in cohort studies - Epidemiologic studies of mortality in the industrial sector. (French: Proposition d'une méthode pour la prise en compte des effets de la fumée de tabac dans les études de cohortes - Etudes épidémiologiques de mortalité en milieu industriel) Moulin J.J., Wenger W., Wild P., Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, Sep. 1996. 92p. Illus. 96 ref. (In French)

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Topics: bronchial cancer; cancer; carcinogenic effects; cardiovascular diseases; epidemiology; frequency rates; industries; mathematical models; mortality; respiratory diseases; smoking; statistical evaluation. (73245)

CIS 99-1196 Prostate cancer and occupation: A literature review. Muir K.R., Harriss C., Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. iv, 145p. Illus. 303 ref. Price: GBP 37.50., ISBN 0-7176-1613-4 (In English)

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Topics: cadmium; epidemiologic study; harmful substances; hormones; literature survey; occupation disease relation; pesticides; prostatic cancer; race-linked differences; radioactive substances; risk factors; smoking. (73187)

CIS 99-1197 The incidence of mesothelioma in Australia 1993 to 1995 - Australian Mesothelioma Register report, 1998. Leigh J., Hendrie L., Berry D., Epidemiology Unit, National Occupational Health And Safety Commission, 92 Parramatta Road, Camperdown NSW 2050, Australia, 1998. iv, 27p. Illus. 45 ref., ISBN 0-642-37334-5 (In English)

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Topics: age-linked differences; asbestos mining; asbestos; Australia; frequency rates; long-term exposure; mesothelioma; morbidity; mortality; report; sex-linked differences; statistical trends. (73419)

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CIS 99-1198 Injuries in home health care workers: An analysis of occupational morbidity from a state compensation database. Meyer J.D., Muntaner C., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Mar. 1999, Vol.35, No.3, p.295-301. 21 ref. (In English)

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The incidence, frequency, and types of injuries occurring among home health care workers were calculated using data on workers' compensation from a large state database. The results indicate that injuries to these workers, though less frequent than in their nursing home counterparts, result in greater lost time from work and accompanying costs, which may indicate greater severity of injury. Characteristics of home health work, including increased intensity and speed of work, adverse working conditions, and the necessity of motor vehicle transportation as a condition of work may be contributors to injury in this setting. Topics: accident absenteeism; backache; commuting accidents; compensation of occupational accidents; cost of accidents; epidemiologic study; falls of persons; health care personnel; injuries; location of injury; morbidity; occupational accidents; workmen's compensation. (73359)

CIS 99-1199 Cohort study of art glass workers in Tuscany, Italy: Mortality from non-malignant diseases. Bartoli D., Battista G., De Santis M., Iaia T.E., Orsi D., Tarchi M., Pirastu R., Valiani M., Occupational Medicine, Oct. 1998, Vol.48, No.7, p.441-445. 26 ref. (In English)

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Cause-specific mortality was investigated among a cohort of 3,390 art glass workers employed in 17 industrial facilities in Tuscany, Italy. The cause-specific expected mortality was computed relative to Tuscany rates and specified for gender, 5-year age groups and calendar year. Separate analyses were carried out for the jobs of makers and formers and for batch mixers. Among males, observed mortality for non-cancer causes was higher than expected for hypertensive disease, pneumoconiosis and diseases of the genitourinary system. Increases for the these causes were also found among makers and formers. For batch mixers an increase was present for cerebrovascular disease. The observed mortality for cancer was above expected for cancers of the larynx, lung, stomach and brain. This study points to the existence for Tuscan glass workers of health effects in addition to cancer. Previously observed carcinogenic effects were also confirmed. Topics: cancer; carcinogenic effects; circulatory disorders of the brain; cohort study; genito-urinary system diseases; glass industry; glass moulding; hypertension; Italy; mortality; pneumoconiosis; Tuscany. (73386)

CIS 99-1200 Respiratory symptoms among glass bottle workers - Cough and airways irritancy syndrome?. Gordon S.B., Curran A.D., Fishwick D., Morice A.H., Howard P., Occupational Medicine, Oct. 1998, Vol.48, No.7, p.455-459. Illus. 23 ref. (In English)

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In a study of a cohort of 69 glass bottle workers, symptoms, employment history and clinical investigations including radiology, spirometry and serial peak expiratory flow rate records were retrospectively analyzed from clinical records. The results showed a consistent syndrome of work-related eye, nose and throat irritation followed after a variable period by shortness of breath. The latent interval between starting work and first developing symptoms was typically 4 years. The interval preceding the development of dyspnoea was longer and much more variable. Spirometry was not markedly abnormal in the group, but 57% of workers had abnormal serial peak expiratory flow rate charts. Workers in this industry experience upper and lower respiratory tract symptoms consistent with irritant exposure. The long-term functional significance of these symptoms should be formally investigated. Topics: chest radiography; cohort study; eye irritation; glass industry; irritants; irritation; latency; maximal expiratory flow; one-second forced expiratory volume; pulmonary function; respiratory diseases; spirometry; symptoms. (73387)

CIS 99-1201 Causes of fatalities in older farmers vs. perception of risk. Fiedler D., Von Essen S., Morgan D., Grisso R., Mueller K., Eberle C., Journal of Agromedicine, 1998, Vol.5, No.3, p.13-22. Illus. 19 ref. (In English)

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Farm fatality data in Nebraska, USA, were recorded over a 10 year period. Injuries involving tractors were the most common cause of death in farmers of 55 years of age or more, with the rate being highest in those of 75 and over. Data on cause of death were compared with results from a telephone survey in which farmers rated their concern about risk associated with various farming activities. There was a discrepancy between where farmers of 55 or more years of age perceive danger and where the greatest risk actually lies. Topics: age-linked differences; agricultural equipment; agriculture; analysis of accident causes; attitude towards accidents; causes of accidents; epidemiologic study; fatalities; handling of animals; older workers; risk awareness; safety consciousness; tractors. (73392)

CIS 99-1202 Farm work related fatalities among adults in Victoria, Australia - The human cost of agriculture. Day L.M., Accident Analysis and Prevention, Jan.-Mar. 1999, Vol.31, No.1-2, p.153-159. Illus. 26 ref. (In English)

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Patterns and trends in farm work related fatalities among adults in one Australian state were reviewed for the period 1985-1996. Results showed an annual average of eight deaths. Males, and those 60 years and over, were over-represented, compared to persons employed. Tractor incidents were the most common type of fatality (72%), with tractor roll-overs accounting for 61% of all tractor incidents. Non-tractor fatalities included being hit by a falling object and transport incidents. Statistical trend analyses revealed a non significant decrease in the tractor roll-over fatality rate, and significant increases in the all farm and non-tractor fatality rates. The 3 year moving average rate for non-tractor farm fatalities has increased to the point where it exceeds that for tractor roll-over fatalities, and is approaching that for all tractor fatalities. Changes within the agricultural industry, coupled with the ageing of the farm workforce, appear to be placing Victorian farmers at increased risk of farm work related death. Topics: agricultural operations; Australia; causes of accidents; falling objects; fatalities; older workers; statistical evaluation; statistical trends; tractors; Victoria. (73440)

CIS 99-1203 Measuring safety climate on offshore installations. Mearns K., Flin R., Gordon R., Fleming M., Work and Stress, July-Sep. 1998, Vol.12, No.3, p.238-254. 28 ref. (In English)

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Human and organizational factors affecting safety were examined on ten offshore installations using the Offshore Safety Questionnaire. The "safety climates" on the various installations were characterized by most respondents feeling "safe" with respect to a range of offshore hazards and expressing "satisfaction" with safety measures. Respondents reported little risk-taking behaviour and felt positive about levels of work clarity and job communication. There was a wider diversity of opinions on the safety attitudes scale, indicating a lack of a positive, concerted "safety culture" and more evidence for a range of fragmented "safety subcultures" which varied mainly as a function of seniority, occupation, age, shift worked and prior accident involvement. The interaction between these subcultures partly determines the prevailing "safety climate" on any given installation. The existence of a strong, cohesive culture with respect to safety is not necessarily beneficial and may lead to complacency. A healthy culture may be represented by a range of assumptions, values, norms and expectations. Topics: attitude towards accidents; human behaviour; job dissatisfaction; mental workload; offshore oil extraction; questionnaire survey; risk awareness; risk factors; safety consciousness; safety rules; unsafe acts; workers participation. (73343)

CIS 99-1204 Occupational deaths and injuries in the construction industry. Jeong B.Y., Applied Ergonomics, Oct. 1998, Vol.29, No.5, p.355-360. Illus. 14 ref. (In English)

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National statistics of industrial accidents in the South Korean construction industry for the years 1991-1994 were analysed. Results indicated some patterns in the characteristics of occupational injuries in the industry: (1) deaths occur more frequently among older workers; (2) the most common type of accident is "falls from a height"; (3) "fracture"' is the leading injury type; (4) the body sites most vulnerable to injury are the leg, foot and toe in the non-fatal injuries, and the head, face, and neck in deaths; (5) most of the accidents occurred from temporary construction or equipment. Results also showed that there are differences in accident characteristics between occupational deaths and nonfatal injuries. Topics: age-linked differences; building industry; causes of accidents; falls from heights; fatalities; fractures; injuries; Korea Rep. of; location of injury; occupational accidents; older workers; statistics. (73378)

CIS 99-1205 Assessment of safety culture at a nuclear reprocessing plant. Lee T., Work and Stress, July-Sep. 1998, Vol.12, No.3, p.217-237. Illus. 32 ref. (In English)

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A detailed survey of attitudes towards safety at a nuclear reprocessing plant is described. Focus groups were held to elicit safety-relevant beliefs, attitudes and values, and the material was incorporated into a questionnaire which was administered as part of the monthly team briefings. The questions covered nine domains of safety: safety procedures, risks, permit-to-work system, job satisfaction, safety rules, training, participation, control of safety and design of plant. Each domain was analysed by principal components analysis and factors accounting for most variance were identified and analysed. Various methods for analysing the data are described. Feedback was provided for relevant subgroups, i.e. gender, age, length of service, active area involvement, days/shifts, departments, general type of work and eight specific job types. Topics: attitude towards accidents; human behaviour; human relations; job dissatisfaction; nuclear fuel processing; questionnaire survey; risk awareness; risk factors; safety by design; safety consciousness; safety rules; safety training in industry; workers participation. (73342)

CIS 99-1206 Fatal occupational injuries among electric power company workers. Loomis D., Dufort V., Kleckner R.C., Savitz D.A., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Mar. 1999, Vol.35, No.3, p.302-309. Illus. 30 ref. (In English)

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Fatal injuries in a cohort of 127,129 electric utility workers in five electric power companies were investigated. Injuries at work were identified through manual review of death certificates. The overall rate of fatal occupational injuries was 13.20 per 100,000 person-years, with 76% due to electric current, homicide, and falls from heights. Deaths were concentrated in a few groups with elevated injury rates, notably linemen, electricians, and painters. Occupations requiring daily work on elevations or frequent, direct contact with energized electrical equipment experienced markedly higher rates of fatal injury from falls and electrocutions with rate ratios of 21.8 and 16.7, respectively, independent of worker age and seniority. Although fatal injury rates in this industry have declined in recent decades, a need for continued vigilance and efforts at prevention is indicated. Topics: causes of accidents; cohort study; electric power distribution; electric power generation; electrical accidents; falls from heights; fatalities; hazard evaluation; occupational accidents. (73360)

CIS 99-1207 Epidemiology of work-related aviation fatalities in Alaska, 1990-94. Garrett L.C., Conway G.A., Manwaring J.C., Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine, Dec. 1998, Vol.69, No.12, p.1131-1136. 25 ref. (In English)

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Occupational aviation fatalities in Alaska during 1990-94 were examined using National Transportation Safety Board reports and merged with records from the Alaska Occupational lnjury Surveillance System. There were 876 aircraft crashes; 407 (46%) were work-related. Occupational crashes were 2.2 times more likely to result in fatalities than non-occupational crashes. Risk factors identified included poor weather conditions defined as Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC). A crash during IMC was 5.3 times more likely to result in fatalities than crashes in other conditions. Of aircraft involved in fatal occupational incidents, 33% were not completely destroyed, allowing the potential for survivors. An estimated 30% reduction in fatalities could have occurred if current technology in occupant protection had been used. Topics: air transport; Alaska; analysis of accident causes; epidemiologic study; fatalities; occupational accidents; technical development; weather. (73384)

CIS 99-1208 Technical changes, working conditions and health profiles. (Spanish: Cambio tecnológico, condiciones de trabajo y perfiles de salud) Sánchez Tovar L., González J.R., Salud de los Trabajadores, Jan. 1997, Vol.5, No.1, p.19-31. 20 ref. (In Spanish)

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A survey was carried out among 112 workers of a chemical producer of paints and resins, with the purpose of identifying health hazards, in particular those related to the introduction of new forms of work organization. The results showed that the main complaints reported by the workers were those associated with ergonomics and work organization. Topics: chemical hazards; chemical products; conditions of work; ergonomics; health hazards; musculoskeletal diseases; paint and varnish industry; paints; psychosomatic disorders; questionnaire survey; respiratory diseases; Venezuela; work organization. (73272)

CIS 99-1209 Respiratory symptoms, pulmonary function and allergy to fur animals among fur farmers and fur garment workers. Uitti J., Nordman H., Halmepuro L., Savolainen J., Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, Oct. 1997, Vol.23, No.6, p.428-434. 18 ref. (In English)

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Rhinitis symptoms and eye complaints were significantly more common among fur garment workers than among a control group unexposed to fur. Symptom prevalence did not differ significantly between fur farmers and controls. Smoking explained the lower forced vital capacity and forced expiratory volume in one second of the fur garment workers. The prevalence of positive skin tests did not differ significantly between theexposed groups and the controls. Skin tests showed cross-reactivity between antibodies to fur and domestic animal allergens. Fur garment workers have an excess of rhinitis and eye symptoms which primarily appear to be nonimmunologic. Topics: allergens; allergies; animals; asthma; epidemiologic study; eye irritation; fur industry; furs; hypersensitivity; livestock rearing; maximal expiratory flow; one-second forced expiratory volume; pulmonary function; respiratory diseases; rhinitis; smoking. (73164)

CIS 99-1210 Contact allergies in the tanning, leather and footwear industries - A five-year analysis based on data collected by the information service of the dermatological clinics' association. (German: Kontaktallergien bei Lederherstellern, Lederverarbeitern und in der Schuhindustrie - Fünf-Jahres-Analyse auf der Grundlage von Daten des Informationsverbundes Dermatologischer Kliniken) Koch P., Nickolaus G., Geier J., Dermatosen in Beruf und Umwelt, Nov.-Dec. 1996, Vol.44, No.6, p.257-262. Illus. 30 ref. (In German)

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Topics: allergens; dyes; epidemiologic study; Germany; leather and fur industries; preservatives; sensitization; shoe industry; skin allergies; tanning agents; tanning industry. (73485)

CIS 99-1211 Cancer incidence of sulfite pulp workers in Denmark. Rix B.A., Villadsen E., Lynge E., Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, Oct. 1997, Vol.23, No.6, p.458-461. 23 ref. (In English)

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The overall cancer risk among workers in two Danish sulfite pulp mills was close to the expected. The risk of stomach cancer was doubled, as was the risk of pancreatic cancer. For men with known pulp exposure, the risk of lung cancer was slightly increased. Other cancers with elevated risks were leukaemia and soft-tissue sarcomas. The excess risks observed in this study are in accordance with those of other studies from sulfite pulp mills. Topics: cancer; cohort study; gastrointestinal cancer; leukaemia; long-term study; lymphoma; morbidity; pulp and paper industry; sarcomas; sulfites; tumour of the pancreas. (73161)

CIS 99-1212 Cancer risk in workers of the pulp and paper industry in Poland. A continued follow-up. Szadkowska-Stańczyk I., Szymczak W., Szeszenia-Dąbrowska N., Wilczyńska U., International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, 1998, Vol. 11, No.3, p.217-225. 20 ref. (In English)

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A mortality cohort study was undertaken among Polish pulp and paper workers. The results of a 23-year cohort observation, published earlier, showed a lowered overall mortality from all causes and from all malignant neoplasms, and a significant excess of death from peritoneum and prostate cancer among pulp mill male subcohort. The conclusion was drawn that a "young" cohort and relatively short follow-up period might have affected the results. The results presented in this paper, obtained after further five years of observation, showed an excess of deaths from cancer of respiratory tract and peritoneum in the male cohort. Only the excess mortality from cancers of the nose, lung and peritoneum was coherent with the exposure to higher concentrations of wood dust, pulp, paper and board dust. The results may support a hypothesis that these factors as well as dust pollutants, not yet identified in this study, may be considered as one of the risk factors contributing to the incidence of neoplasms of these sites. Topics: cancer; cohort study; lung cancer; mortality; nasal cancer; paper and paper products industry; peritoneal mesothelioma; Poland; prostatic cancer; pulp and paper industry; smoking; statistical evaluation. (73301)

CIS 99-1213 Male reproductive pattern in a glass producing area. Wingren G., Persson B., International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, 1998, Vol. 11, No.3, p.227-234. 24 ref. (In English)

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The objective of the study was to evaluate the reproductive pattern among male crystal glassworkers in comparison to other males in a restricted area in the south-east part of Sweden. The comparison of reproductive patterns was made between groups of glassworkers, farmers, and workers of other occupations. As an indicator of fertility, birth rates and time to first child-birth were calculated. Male sex ratios (number of boys/all child-births) were calculated as a measure of reproductive disturbances. The total birth rates as well as the birth rates for sons were slightly decreased among glassworkers when compared to the group of non-farmers/non-glassworkers and significantly decreased when compared to farmers. The total birth rate of the non-farmer/non-glassworker group was also significantly decreased when compared to farmers. Among the glassworkers, the reduction in birth rates was most pronounced among engravers/grinders both in comparison to farmers and others. The results indicate that paternal exposure in crystal glassworks might somewhat negatively affect the male reproduction at least in a historical perspective. Topics: agricultural operations; antifertility effects; epidemiologic study; glass industry; male workers; manufacturing industries; statistical evaluation. (73302)

CIS 99-1214 Traumatic occupational fatalities in the retail industry, United States 1992-1996. Peek-Asa C., Erickson R., Krauss J.F., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Feb. 1999, Vol.35, No.2, p.186-191. 17 ref. (In English)

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Work-related deaths in the retail industry were examined using the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries from 1992 to 1996. Occupational fatality rates were calculated by age, gender and type of establishment, and characteristics of occupational deaths in the retail industry were compared to other industries. Liquor stores had the highest work-related fatality rates.The two leading causes of death in the retail industry were violence (69.5%) and motor vehicle crashes (19.3%). Females, younger, minority, and foreign-born workers were more likely to be killed in retail than in other industries. Deaths in the retail industry were more likely to bein small businesses, after normal business hours, and in urban settings. Workers in the retail industry were at lower risk of most types of workplace deaths but had a markedly increased risk of violent death than had workers in other industries. Topics: age-linked differences; fatalities; high-risk groups; mortality; occupational accidents; retail trade; sex-linked differences; statistics; USA; violence. (73398)

CIS 99-1215 Selection, training, and support of relief workers: An occupational health issue. McCall M., Salama P., British Medical Journal, 9 Jan. 1999, Vol.318, No.7176, p.113-116. Illus. 27 ref. (In English)

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Topics: character; health care personnel; mental disorders; mental health; psychological and psychiatric services; psychological effects; vocational selection; vocational training. (73160)

CIS 99-1216 Health impact of occupational risks in the informal sector in Zimbabwe. Loewenson R., On Guard, Sep. 1998, Vol.6, No.14, p.3-10. Illus. 31 ref. (In English)

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Topics: agriculture; developing countries; health hazards; implementation of control measures; informal sector; injuries; manufacturing industries; occupational diseases; retail trade; risk factors; services; survey; Zimbabwe. (73180)

CIS 99-1217 Evaluating contact techniques: Assessing the impact of a regulator's intervention on the health and safety performance of small and medium-sized businesses. Rakel H., Gerrard S., Piggott G., Crick G., Journal of Safety Research, Winter 1998, Vol.29, No.4, p.235-247. Illus. 16 ref. (In English)

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A methodology for assessing quantitatively and qualitatively the effectiveness of seminar and mass-mailing contact techniques is described. These techniques are used to augment traditional health and safety inspections at commercial and industrial premises in the United Kingdom. One of the major findings is that specific aims and objectives for the intervention should be developed prior to the communication exercise. This is crucial for any subsequent measurement of effectiveness, as the intended effect needs to be considered before the communication exercise takes place. Developing more systematic approaches to evaluation is an important step in helping to learn from previous experiences, that is, to build upon the foundations of good practice and avoid repeating mistakes. In time the results of systematic evaluations can be used to inform future policy making, which may help to create more effective risk reduction strategies. Topics: hazard evaluation; implementation of control measures; plant safety and health organization; programme evaluation; small enterprises; supply of information. (73381)

CIS 99-1218 Occupational hazards in plastics processing. (Spanish: Riesgos profesionales en la transformación de plásticos) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1993. 409p., ISBN 84-7425-379-9 (In Spanish)

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Topics: chemical processes; frequency rates; hazard evaluation; occupational accidents; plastics converting industry; process safety conditions; severity rates; Spain; statistical aspects; statistics. (73287)

CIS 99-1219 Multi-skilling in the petroleum industry. Health and Safety Executive, Oil Industry Advisory Committee, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. iv, 14p. Illus. 7 ref. Price: GBP 9.95., ISBN 0-7176-1582-0 (In English)

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Replaces CIS 92-1210. Topics: offshore oil extraction; petroleum and natural gas industry; responsibilities; vocational training; work design; work organization. (73403)

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CIS 99-1220 IEC 61508 - An influential safety standard. Redmill F., Safety and Health Practitioner, Feb. 1999, Vol.17, No.2, p.28-31. Illus. (In English)

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Microchips are used extensively to control safety systems (industrial machinery computers controlling chemical/nuclear procedures, etc). They represent an obvious opportunity for malfunction to occur and as a consequence their maintenance is of the utmost importance. This article explains how a draft standard from the International Electrotechnical Commission can help safety practitioners to maintain their computerised systems. Topics: check lists; comment on standard; draft standard; hazard evaluation; IEC; microprocessor control systems; role of management; safety planning. (73349)

CIS 99-1221 Does work on visual display terminals really make you sick?. (German: Macht Bildschirmarbeit wirklich krank?) Nibel H., Personal, Mar. 1998, Vol.50, No.3, p.122-127. Illus. Bibl.ref. (In German)

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Eyestrain before and after introduction of work on CRT display terminals was assessed by telephone operators, computer-aided designers and bank employees. All participants kept a diary of their eye problems. In addition frequency of blinking was determined. Telephone operators complained most frequently of eyestrain while bank employees had the lowest frequency of complaints. Reported eyestrain was highest during or after private conflicts. The ergonomic conditions on the workplace had little influence on the frequency of eyestrain. Topics: banking and insurance; computer aided design; computer terminals; CRT display terminals; eyes; fatigue assessment; subjective assessment; telephone exchanges; visual fatigue. (73194)

CIS 99-1222 Artificial neural networks - Modern systems for safety control. Kosiński R.A., Kozłowski C., International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 1998, Vol.4, No.3, p.317-332. Illus. 33 ref. (In English)

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Topics: computer applications; computer-assisted control; robots; safety engineering. (73153)

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CIS 99-1223 The danger of ultra fine dusts. Robertson A., Safety and Health Practitioner, Jan. 1999, Vol.17, No.1, p.52-53. Illus. 1 ref. (In English)

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Results of recent research on low toxicity dusts are summarized. In particular, recent animal studies have demonstrated that low toxicity dusts can damage the respiratory system by overloading dust clearance mechanisms, ultra fine dusts are more toxic than the usual, respirable, dusts and low toxicity dusts increase the effects of known carcinogens in mixed dust exposures. Topics: animal experiments; bronchopulmonary clearance; titanium dioxide; quartz; polyvinyl chloride; coal dust; diesel engines; exhaust gases; hazard evaluation; health hazards; lung deposition; opacities; respirable dust; risk factors; toxic effects. (73428)

CIS 99-1224 Adaptation of human perception of odours caused by indoor sources of air pollutants. (German: Adaptation der Geruchsempfindung des Menschen an Luftverunreinigungsquellen in Innenräumen) Thiel S., Schreiber F., Fitzner K., HLH - Heizung Lüftung/Klima Haustechnik, Jan. 1998, Vol.49, No.1, p.40-43. Illus. 6 ref. (In German)

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Topics: buildings; determination in air; loss of smell; microclimate; odour pollution; odour threshold; olfactometry; smoking. (73482)

CIS 99-1225 A system for measuring vertical concentration profiles of gaseous pollutants, using carbon dioxide as a case study. Micallef A., Deuchar C.N., Colls J.J., International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 1998, Vol.4, No.3, p.333-346. Illus. 14 ref. (In English)

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Topics: air sampling; atmospheric pollution; breathing atmosphere; carbon dioxide; description of equipment; description of technique; determination in air; harmful substances. (73154)

CIS 99-1226 Urinary naphthols as an indicator of exposure to naphthalene. Bieniek G., Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, Oct. 1997, Vol.23, No.6, p.414-420. Illus. 28 ref. (In English)

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Concentrations of naphthalene and naphthols in breathing-zone air during a workshift and naphthols in urine collected after the workshift were determined for 102 coke plant workers. 1-Naphthol, 2-naphthol and 1,4-naphthoquinone were identified in urine samples. The time-weighted average concentrations of naphthalene and naphthols in breathing-zone air showed that the exposure level was rather low. There was a significant correlation between naphthol concentrations in urine and breathing-zone air concentrations of naphthalene. Findings suggest that the summary concentration of naphthols in urine can be used as a biomarker for naphthalene exposure. Topics: 1,4-naphthoquinone; napthtol; coal tar; 1-naphthol; naphthalene; case-control study; coking plants; detection by flame ionization; determination in air; determination in urine; distillation; gas chromatography; mass spectrometry; naphthols; urinary excretion; urinary metabolites. (73167)

CIS 99-1227 Benzene. (French: Benzène) Normand J.C., Bergeret A., Prost G., Encyclopédie médico-chirurgicale, Toxicologie-Pathologie professionnelle, 2nd Quarter 1997, No.115, 7p. Illus. 56 ref. (In French)

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Replaces CIS 85-1320. Topics: aromatic hydrocarbons; benzene; carcinogens; encyclopaedia; haemic and lymphatic diseases; labelling; legislation; leukaemogenic effects; medical supervision; metabolic process; poisoning; threshold limit values; toxicology. (73211)

CIS 99-1228 Monoalcohols other than ethyl alcohol. (French: Monoalcools autres que l'alcool éthylique) Conso F., Mignée C., Encyclopédie médico-chirurgicale, Toxicologie-Pathologie professionnelle, 4th Quarter 1997, No.117, 9p. Illus. 120 ref. (In French)

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Replaces CIS 85-1324. Topics: acute poisoning; butyl alcohol; methanol; isopropyl alcohol; chronic poisoning; encyclopaedia; medical supervision; medical treatment; metabolic process; poisoning; toxicology. (73214)

CIS 99-1229 Organophosphorous insecticides. (French: Insecticides organophosphorés) Pontal P.G., Encyclopédie médico-chirurgicale, Toxicologie-Pathologie professionnelle, 4th Quarter 1997, No.117, 6p. Illus. 7 ref. (In French)

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Replaces CIS 85-1319. Topics: cholinesterase monitoring; encyclopaedia; insecticides; medical treatment; metabolic process; organophosphorus compounds; poisoning; toxicology. (73215)

CIS 99-1230 Carbamate insecticides. (French: Insecticides carbamates) Pontal P.G., Encyclopédie médico-chirurgicale, Toxicologie-Pathologie professionnelle, 4th Quarter 1997, No.117, 4p. Illus. 9 ref. (In French)

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Topics: carbamates; cholinesterase monitoring; encyclopaedia; insecticides; medical treatment; metabolic process; poisoning; toxicology. (73216)

CIS 99-1231 Ketones. (French: Cétones) Delépine A., Caubet A., Verger C., Teysser-Cotte C., Encyclopédie médico-chirurgicale, Toxicologie-Pathologie professionnelle, 2nd Quarter 1998, No.119, 5p. Illus. 35 ref. (In French)

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Topics: aromatic ketones; compensation of occupational diseases; encyclopaedia; ketones; metabolic process; poisoning; toxicology. (73218)

CIS 99-1232 Oral and dermal absorption of chlorpyrifos: A human volunteer study. Griffin P., Mason H., Heywood K, Cocker J., Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Jan. 1999, Vol.56, No.1, p.10-13. Illus. 9 ref. (In English)

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An oral dose of chlorpyrifos was readily absorbed and almost all of the dose was recovered as urinary dialkylphosphate metabolites. Chlorpyrifos was also absorbed through the skin. Excretion was delayed compared with the oral dose. Only a small proportion of the applied dose was recovered during the course of the experiment. The best time to collect urine samples for biological monitoring after dermal exposure is before the shift the next day. The amounts of chlorpyrifos used did not depress acetyl cholinesterase activity but could be readily detected as urinary dialkylphosphate metabolites indicating that the urinary assay is a more sensitive indicator of exposure. Topics: acetylcholinesterase; chlorpyrifos; determination in blood; determination in urine; exposure evaluation; ingestion; insecticides; metabolic process; skin absorption; urinary metabolites. (73322)

CIS 99-1233 Mineral fibre analysis and routes of exposure to asbestos in the development of mesothelioma in an English region. Howel D., Gibbs A., Arblaster L., Swinburne L., Schweiger M., Renvoize E., Hatton P., Pooley F., Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Jan. 1999, Vol.56, No.1, p.51-58. Illus. 38 ref. (In English)

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147 confirmed cases of mesothelioma and 122 controls identified from deaths occurring in four districts of Yorkshire between 1979 and 1991 were investigated. Surviving relatives were interviewed to determine lifetime exposure history to asbestos. Mineral fibre analysis was carried out on lung tissue from postmortem examinations. Odds on high concentrations of retained asbestos fibres were greater in cases than controls. After excluding subjects with occupational and para-occupational exposure, the odds on high concentrations were still greater in cases than controls, but only significantly so for amphiboles. There was considerable overlap in concentrations of retained asbestos fibres between cases and controls with and without histories of occupational exposure. The study confirmed previous results of higher concentrations of asbestos fibres in cases than controls, and has shown that this is still found in subjects with little evidence of occupational and para-occupational exposure. The overlap in concentrations of retained asbestos for different groups of subjects did not suggest a clear cut off value. Topics: asbestos; case-control study; exposure evaluation; long-term exposure; lung deposition; mesothelioma; mineral fibres; paraoccupational exposure. (73326)

CIS 99-1234 Acute carbamate and organochlorine toxicity causing convulsions in an agricultural pilot: A case report. Cable G.G., Doherty S., Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine, Jan. 1999, Vol.70, No.1, p.68-72. 35 ref. (In English)

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Agricultural pilots face many risks, not least of which is exposure to the agricultural chemicals that they spray. There are few reports of post-crash exposure to carbamate and organochlorine insecticides. This report documents the case of a professional agricultural pilot who, following an emergency landing, was soaked with Methomyl (a carbamate) and Endosulfan (an organochlorine) leaking from his aircraft. He developed cholinergic symptoms within an hour of the accident, which settled spontaneously, but suffered a tonic-clonic seizure some six hours later while in the hospital. The seizure was attributed to exposure to the organochlorine, however, subsequent EEG recordings demonstrated a non-specific epileptiform focus in the frontal lobes. The pilot made a full recovery and has remained seizure-free without treatment. The pathophysiology of carbamate and organochlorine poisoning is reviewed, and the differential diagnoses of seizures in this pilot discussed. The difficulty facing a licensing authority in determining the aeromedical disposition of a pilot who has suffered a provoked seizure is also highlighted. Topics: acute poisoning; aircraft pilots; carbamates; endosulfan; methomyl; case study; chlorinated organic compounds; convulsions; crop protection; epilepsy; insecticides; pesticide poisoning; pesticide spraying; vomiting. (73330)

CIS 99-1235 Proposal for the assessment of quantitative dermal exposure limits in occupational environments: Part 1. Development of a concept to derive a quantitative dermal occupational exposure limit. Bos P.M.J., Brouwer D.H., Stevenson H., Boogaard P.J., de Kort W.L.A.M., van Hemmen J.J., Occupational and Environmental Medicine, July-Dec. 1998, Vol.55, No.12, p.795-804. Illus. 48 ref. (In English)

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An attempt was made to develop a quantitative dermal occupational exposure limit (DOEL) complementary to respiratory occupational exposure limits (OELs). The DOEL refers to the total dose deposited on the skin during a working shift. Based on available data and experience a theoretical procedure for the assessment of a DOEL was developed. A DOEL was derived for cyclophosphamide and 4,4'-methylene dianiline (MDA) according to this procedure. The DOEL for MDA was tested for applicability in an occupational exposure scenario. The proposed concept for a DOEL is relevant and can be made applicable for health surveillance in occupational situations where dermal exposure contributes notably to systematic exposure. For Part 2, see CIS 99-1236. Topics: methylenedianiline; description of technique; determination of exposure limits; exposure tests; limitation of exposure; skin absorption; threshold limit values. (73344)

CIS 99-1236 Proposal for the assessment of quantitative dermal exposure limits in occupational environments: Part 2. Feasibility study for application in an exposure scenario for MDA by two different dermal exposure sampling methods. Brouwer D.H., Hoogendoorn L., Bos P.M.J, Boogaard P.J., van Hemmen J.J., Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Dec. 1998, Vol.55, No.12, p.805-811. Illus. 51 ref. (In English)

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Six workers were monitored for exposure to 4,4'-methylene dianiline (MDA) in a factory that made glass fibre reinforced resin pipes. Dermal exposure of the hands and forearms was assessed during week 1 by a surrogate skin technique (cotton monitoring gloves) and during week 2 by a removal technique (hand wash). Urinary excretion of MDA over 24 hours was also measured during week 2. Surface contamination of the workplace and equipment was monitored qualitatively by colorimetric wipe samples. Significant differences between the mean daily exposure of the hands (for both weeks and sampling methods) were found for all workers. The results of the colorimetric wipe samples indicated a general contamination of the workplace and equipment. Cumulative hand wash and MDA excretion results over a week showed a high correlation. It is concluded that both dermal exposure monitoring methods were applicable and showed a compatible performance in the present exposure scenario, where the exposure relevant to dermal absorption is considered mainly restricted to hands. For Part 1, see CIS 99-1235. Topics: methylenedianiline; colorimetry; description of technique; evaluation of technique; exposure evaluation; exposure tests; limitation of exposure; sampling methods; skin absorption; urinary excretion. (73345)

CIS 99-1237 An evaluation of proposed frameworks for grouping polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) congener data into meaningful analytic units. Moysich K.B., Mendola P., Schisterman E.F., Freudenheim J.L., Ambrosone C.B., Vena J.E., Shields P.G., Kostyniak P., Greizerstein H., Graham S., Marshall J.R., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Mar. 1999, Vol.35, No.3, p.223-231. Illus. 25 ref. (In English)

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In a case-control study of serum levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) on breast cancer risk, measured levels of 56 congener peaks were available for analysis. Several approaches for grouping these compounds were considered: chlorination, factor analysis, enzyme induction and occurrence and other toxicological aspects. The utility of a framework was based on the mechanism of biological actions within each framework, lack of colinearity among congener groups, and frequency of detection of PCB congener groups in measured serum levels of 192 healthy postmenopausal women. Grouping these congeners with respect to degree of chlorination and the previously proposed framework based on enzyme induction, occurrence and other toxicological aspects were the most useful approaches to reducing a large number of PCB congeners into meaningful analytic units. Topics: biological effects; classification systems; evaluation of technique; polychlorinated biphenyls; toxicity evaluation. (73352)

CIS 99-1238 Risk factors for sensitisation and respiratory symptoms among workers exposed to acid anhydrides: A cohort study. Barker R.D., van Tongeren M.J.A., Harris J.M., Gardiner K., Venables K.M., Newman Taylor A.J., Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Oct. 1998, Vol.55, No.10, p.684-691. Illus. 30 ref. (In English)

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A cohort of 506 workers exposed to phthalic, maleic and trimellitic anhydride was defined. Workers completed questionnaires relating to employment history, respiratory symptoms, and smoking habits. Skin prick tests were done with AA-ASA conjugates and common inhalant allergens. Current exposure to acid anhydrides was measured and past exposure was assessed. Results indicated that the intensity of exposure and cigarette smoking may be risk factors for sensitization to acid anhydrides. Exposure is also a risk factor for respiratory symptoms. As there was evidence for sensitization to trimellitic anhydride at full shift exposures within the occupational exposure standard, this standard should be reviewed. Topics: allergies; asthma; carboxylic acid anhydrides; maleic anhydride; trimellitic anhydride; phthalic anhydride; cohort study; dose-response relationship; exposure evaluation; long-term exposure; respiratory diseases; sensitization; skin tests; smoking. (73366)

CIS 99-1239 Retrospective exposure assessment for a cohort study into respiratory effects of acid anhydrides. van Tongeren M.J.A., Barker R.D., Gardiner K., Harris J.M., Venables K.M., Harrington J.M., Newman Taylor A.J., Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Oct. 1998, Vol.55, No.10, p.692-696. 15 ref. (In English)

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In a retrospective cohort study in three alkyd resin factories and one cushioned flooring factory, personal exposures to phthalic (PA), trimellitic (TMA) and maleic anhydride (MA) were measured in 1992 and quantitative and qualitative information on past exposure and production processes were collected. Job titles were ranked by decreasing exposure and amalgamated into job categories and exposure groups. High exposures to PA were estimated to have occurred among workers operating the PA melting pots in one alkyd resin factory. Highest concentrations of TMA were estimated to have occurred among the ink mixers in the flooring factory from 1979 to 1986. Exposure in most other job titles was thought to be fairly constant over time for PA, TMA, and MA. Exposure to acid anhydride at these factories has fallen during the period covered by the study. However, it is estimated that in only one job in the flooring factory did past exposure to acid anhydride exceed the current occupational exposure standard. Accuracy of the estimated exposure is limited by a paucity of reliable past exposure data. Topics: carboxylic acid anhydrides; maleic anhydride; trimellitic anhydride; phthalic anhydride; cohort study; exposure evaluation; job-exposure relation; long-term exposure; long-term study. (73367)

CIS 99-1240 Synthetic polymers of low concern - Revised criteria position paper. Commonwealth of Australia National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme, Commonwealth of Australia Gazette, 1 Dec. 1998, No.C12, p.26-45. (In English)

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Topics: Australia; legislation; list of chemical substances; molecular structure; notification of dangerous substances; organic polymers; pollution control; toxic effects. (73370)

CIS 99-1241 Hydrogen sulfide poisoning: Clarification of some controversial issues. Milby T.H., Baselt R.C., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Feb. 1999, Vol.35, No.2, p.192-195. 34 ref. (In English)

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Data on the toxicity of hydrogen sulfide are reviewed. It is concluded that: certain neurotoxic effects of exposure are probably due to a direct toxic effect on the brain, while others are almost certainly a result of hypoxia secondary to H₂S-induced respiratory insufficiency; pulmonary oedema is a common consequence of poisoning and there is suggestive evidence of hyperactive airway responses in some individuals following brief H₂S-induced unconsciousness (knockdown); criteria for acceptable community levels are very different than those governing occupational standards; urinary thiosulfate determinations can be useful for monitoring occupational exposure; and determination of sulfide ion concentrations in blood or major organs can be useful in corroborating a diagnosis of fatal H₂S toxicity, but there are many pit-falls in collecting, storing, and analyzing tissue and fluid samples. Topics: acute poisoning; hydrogen sulfide; determination in blood; determination in urine; exposure tests; hypoxia; limitation of exposure; lung diseases; neurotoxic effects; pulmonary function; pulmonary oedema; thiosulfates; urine monitoring. (73399)

CIS 99-1242 Protective measures against sensitizers. (German: Schutzmassnahmen für sensibilisierende Stoffe) Stroh W., Gefahrstoffe Reinhaltung der Luft, June 1997, Vol.57, No.6, p.254-255. (In German)

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Topics: allergens; allergic respiratory disorders; comment on law; Germany; harmful substances; limitation of exposure; sensitization; sensitizers; skin allergies. (73490)

CIS 99-1243 Multiple chemical sensitivity: Pseudodisease in historical perspective. Shorter E., Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, 1997, Vol.23, Suppl.3, p.35-42. 47 ref. (In English)

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Multiple chemical sensitivity emerged as a descendant of food allergy during the 1920s and 1930s. Since the 1950s, interest has been focused on the environment, and concern about food allergies and chemical sensitivity has increased. Originally symptoms of patients were explained as allergies, but since the 1960s, the concept of chemical sensitivities has emerged and the ideas of clinical ecologists diffused rapidly into the community. Topics: allergies; chemical products; clinical ecology; environmental illness; epidemiological aspects; food; history; literature survey; multifactor aetiology; psychosomatic disorders; sensitization; toxic substances. (73142)

CIS 99-1244 Clinical features of multiple chemical sensitivity. Levy F., Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, 1997, Vol.23, Suppl.3, p.69-73. 12 ref. (In English)

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Definitions and symptoms of multiple chemical sensitivity are reviewed and attempts at diagnosis are outlined. Solvent exposure was the most common cause of chemical intolerance reported by patients at a department of occupational medicine. Patients also reported psychosocial stressors and showed mood disorders with irritability, anxiety, sleep disturbances and depression, often with thoughts centered around different organ symptoms. The symptomatology of multiple chemical sensitivity is still nonspecific and in no way diagnostic of a specific illness or a medically acceptable syndrome. It may indicate many other conditions, both organic disease and psychopathology. Topics: anxiety; chemical products; clinical ecology; depressive neurosis; diagnosis; environmental illness; mental disorders; multifactor aetiology; neuropsychic stress; psychosomatic disorders; sensitization; sleep disturbances; solvents; symptoms. (73143)

CIS 99-1245 Blood cadmium as an indicator of dose in a long-term follow-up of workers previously exposed to cadmium. Järup L., Persson B., Elinder C.G., Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, Feb. 1997, Vol.23, No.1, p.31-36. Illus. 36 ref. (In English)

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The tubular function of 46 workers initially examined in 1984 and heavily exposed to cadmium from 1955 to 1978 was investigated. Although cadmium exposure ceased in 1978, 40% of the workers showed signs of tubular dysfunction both in 1984 and 1993. The current cadmium in blood level (B-Cd) was the best dose indicator. Dose-response relationships were found for B-Cd and various tubular markers. Urinary excretion of protein HC (α₁-microglobulin) appeared to be the most sensitive, as well as an early, indicator of cadmium-induced tubular dysfunction. A history of renal stones was significantly more common for workers with high B-Cd levels. Topics: cadmium; determination in blood; determination in urine; dose-response relationship; exposure evaluation; exposure tests; long-term exposure; long-term study; nephrotoxic effects; proteinuria; renal dysfunction; soldering and brazing; urinary lithiasis; urine monitoring. (73148)

CIS 99-1246 Progression of pleural and parenchymal disease on chest radiographs of workers exposed to amosite asbestos. Shepherd J.R., Hillerdal G., McLarty J., Occupational and Environmental Medicine, June 1997, Vol.54, No.6, p.410-415. Illus. 18 ref. (In English)

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The first and last of a series of chest radiographs of 887 workers exposed to amosite were interpreted and coded according to ILO standards. Although most radiographs remained normal, some showed progression of disease with about twice as many patients with abnormalities on the last film. Various combinations of age, intensity of exposure and time between films were significant predictors of pleural and parenchymal disease and progression of such disease. An intense, yet short, exposure to amosite asbestos can produce pleural and parenchymal changes on chest radiographs. Age and intensity of exposure are the most important predictors of disease. Topics: age; amosite; asbestos processing industry; asbestos; chest radiography; cohort study; evolution of disease; pleural diseases; short-term exposure; smoking. (73149)

CIS 99-1247 Occupational asthma in hairdressers: Results of inhalation tests with bleaching powder. Schwaiblmair M., Vogelmeier C., Fruhmann G., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1997, Vol.70, p.419-423. Illus. 31 ref. (In English)

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Topics: asthma; bleaches; diagnosis; hair preparations; hairdressing; inhalation tests; respiratory function tests; skin tests. (73157)

CIS 99-1248 Respiratory symptoms, spirometry and chronic occupational paraquat exposure. Castro-Gutiérrez N., McConnell R., Andersson K., Pacheco-Antón F., Hogstedt C., Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, Oct. 1997, Vol.23, No.6, p.421-427. 55 ref. (In English)

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In a study of 134 workers exposed to paraquat at 15 Nicaraguan banana plantations, 53% reported having experienced a skin rash or burn resulting from paraquat exposure, 25% reported epistaxis, 58% nail damage and 42% paraquat splashed in the eyes. There was a consistent dose-response relationship between intensity of exposure and the prevalence of dyspnoea. There was a three-fold increase in episodic wheezing accompanied by shortness of breath among the more intensely exposed workers. The high prevalence of respiratory symptoms associated with paraquat exposure, in the absence of spirometric abnormalities, could be a result of unmeasured gas exchange abnormalities among workers with long-term exposure to paraquat. Topics: chemical burns; crop protection; cross-sectional study; dose-response relationship; dyspnoea; functional respiratory disorders; long-term exposure; nail diseases; Nicaragua; paraquat; plantations; respiratory diseases; skin eruption; ventilatory capacity. (73166)

CIS 99-1249 Olfactory disorders induced by cadmium exposure: A clinical study. Rydzewski B., Sułkowski W., Miarzyńska M., International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, 1998, Vol. 11, No.3, p.235-245. Illus. 10 ref. (In English)

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate olfactory disorders in workers occupationally exposed to cadmium. In addition to medical history and medical examinations, blood and urine tests were taken and olfactometry performed. The quantitative and qualitative olfactory disorders were evaluated on the basis of the established odour detection threshold and odour identification threshold. The examinations revealed numerous cases of hyposmia and parosmia and one case of anosmia. In the majority of people with olfactory disorders, hypertrophic changes in the nasal mucosa, dependant on the duration of employment, were identified. Statistically significant relationship between olfactory impairment and cadmium concentration in blood, urine and the workplace air was observed. However, such a relationship was not found in regard to the duration of employment. The results of these examinations could be the ground to perform certain preventive and therapeutic procedures. Topics: battery and dry cell manufacture; cadmium; determination in blood; determination in urine; long-term exposure; loss of smell; odour threshold; olfaction; olfactometry; smoking. (73303)

CIS 99-1250 Effects of experimental exposure to triethylamine on vision and the eye. Järvinen P., Engström K., Riihimäki V., Ruusuvaara P., Setälä K., Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Jan. 1999, Vol.56, No.1, p.1-5. Illus. 11 ref. (In English)

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Four people were exposed to triethylamine (TEA) for four hours at three concentration levels. After exposure to 40.6 mg/m³ TEA there was a marked oedema in the corneal epithelium and subepithelial microcysts. However, corneal thickness increased only minimally because of the epithelial oedema. The lachrymal concentrations of TEA were, on average, 41 times higher than the serum TEA concentrations. The vision was blurred in all subjects and visual acuity and contrast sensitivity had decreased in three of the four subjects. After exposure to TEA at 6.5 mg/m³ two subjects experienced symptoms, and contrast sensitivity had decreased in three of the four subjects. TEA caused a marked oedema and microcysts in corneal epithelium but only minor increases in corneal thickness. The effects may be mediated by the lachrymal fluid owing to its high TEA concentration. Four hour exposure to a TEA concentration of 3.0 mg/m³ seemed to cause no effects, whereas exposure to 6.5 mg/m³ for the same period caused blurred vision and a decrease in contrast sensitivity. Topics: amblyopia; biological threshold limits; trimethylamine; chemical industry; corneal damage; exposure evaluation; eyes; lacrimating agents; visual acuity; visual function disorders. (73321)

CIS 99-1251 Evaluation of chronic respiratory effects in the potato processing industry: Indications of a healthy worker effect?. Zock J.P., Heederik D., Doekes G., Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Dec. 1998, Vol.55, No.12, p.883-827. 39 ref. (In English)

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Self reported chronic respiratory symptoms and spirometric lung function were assessed in a cross sectional study among 135 potato processing workers. Evident relations between current exposure indices and respiratory health in the entire group were not found. Workers employed ≤5 years showed a two-fold higher prevalence of respiratory symptoms, lower lung function, and higher endotoxin exposure than workers employed for >5 years. Also, atopy was more prevalent in workers employed ≤5 years. After stratification for duration of employment, negative effects of endotoxin on lung function among workers employed ≤ 5 years were suggested. This study does not show chronic respiratory effects of exposure to organic dust in the potato processing industry. A likely explanation for not detecting apparent effects might be that many symptomatic workers drop out of this industry a few years after starting the job, suggesting a healthy worker effect. Topics: antigens; bacterial toxins; chronic respiratory diseases; cross-sectional study; exposure evaluation; food industry; healthy worker effect; immunoglobulins; individual susceptibility; length of exposure; organic dust; pulmonary function; respiratory function tests; spirometry. (73346)

CIS 99-1252 Respiratory health of cigar factory workers. Uitti J., Nordman H., Huuskonen M.S., Roto P., Husman K., Reiman M., Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Dec. 1998, Vol.55, No.12, p.834-839. 32 ref. (In English)

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In a cross sectional study of Finnish cigar workers exposed to raw tobacco and a group of unexposed matched referents, there were no significant differences between the groups in the prevalence of respiratory symptoms and chest radiography findings. No excess of prevalence of respiratory symptoms in the tobacco workers was found. According to the questionnaire episodes of allergic alveolitis may have occurred in the cigar factory workers. However, in the absence of impairments in lung function and radiological changes it was not possible to distinguish humidifier fever and allergic alveolitis. In exposure conditions that include humidification of the air humidifier, fever and allergic alveolitis constitute a risk for tobacco workers. No effects were shown of exposure to tobacco dust on lung function. Topics: air humidification; allergic alveolitis; chest radiography; cross-sectional study; individual susceptibility; pulmonary fibrosis; pulmonary function; respiratory diseases; respiratory function tests; skin tests; tobacco industry; tobacco; ventilatory capacity. (73347)

CIS 99-1253 Improvement in semen quality associated with decreasing occupational lead exposure. Viskum S., Rabjerg L., Jørgensen P.J., Grandjean P., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Mar. 1999, Vol.35, No.3, p.257-263. Illus. 36 ref. (In English)

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Sperm quality changes were prospectively assessed in 19 men employed at a car battery plant where efforts were made to decrease the exposure level to lead. The participants delivered monthly samples of semen and venous blood during their employment at the factory. The factory then closed, and additional samples were obtained from 16 of the men. Average blood-lead concentrations decreased from 2.03µmol/L to 0.96µmol/L during the observation period. Concomitantly, significant improvements were seen in the proportion of motile cells both at sample delivery and after 24h, and in penetration. However, the sperm cell concentration and the proportion of morphological abnormalities did not change. These results support the notion that occupational lead exposure at currently acceptable levels has a small adverse effect on sperm quality, especially sperm motility, and that this effect is at least partially reversible. Topics: battery and dry cell manufacture; lead; determination in blood; limitation of exposure; spermatogenic disturbances. (73355)

CIS 99-1254 Elevated mortality from nonalcohol-related chronic liver disease among female rubber workers: Is it associated with exposure to nitrosamines?. Straif K., Weiland S., Werner B., Wienke A., Keil U., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Mar. 1999, Vol.35, No.3, p.264-271. Illus. 54 ref. (In English)

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In a long-term mortality study of 2,875 female rubber workers in a plant producing tires or technical rubber goods, the excess mortality from cirrhosis of the liver was most pronounced for nonalcohol-related cirrhosis of the liver. Mortality from alcohol-related cirrhosis of the liver and from other alcohol-related diseases was not significantly elevated. All cases of nonalcohol-related cirrhosis had worked in production of technical rubber goods and risks increased with earlier years of hire and with longer duration of employment in this work area. Although results should be interpreted with caution, they suggest that the observed excess deaths from cirrhosis of the liver are associated with occupational risk factors. Exposure to nitrosamines may be a plausible risk factor. Topics: alcoholism; cirrhosis; cohort study; dose-response relationship; exposure evaluation; hepatic diseases; mortality; nitroso amines; risk factors; rubber industry; women. (73356)

CIS 99-1255 Nested case-control study of esophageal cancer in relation to occupational exposure to silica and other dusts. Pan G., Takahashi K., Feng Y., Liu L., Liu T., Zhang S., Liu N., Okubo T., Goldsmith D.F., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Mar. 1999, Vol.35, No.3, p.272-280. 33 ref. (In English)

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In a nested case-control study of a cohort of industrial workers, 125 oesophageal cancer cases and 250 controls were identified from the death registry file. History of occupational exposure to various dusts was estimated. Occupational exposure to silica dust was the most important risk factor among all the variables investigated, with a 2.8-fold risk and a clear dose-response by length of exposure. Ingestion of silica particles after lung clearance may increase the risk of oesophageal cancer among workers exposed to silica. Topics: alcoholism; case-control study; coal dust; diet; dose-response relationship; exposure evaluation; job-exposure relation; mortality; oesophageal carcinoma; respirable dust; silica; steelworks. (73357)

CIS 99-1256 Association between exposure to crystalline silica and risk of sarcoidosis. Rafnsson V., Ingimarsson O., Hjalmarsson I., Gunnarsdottir H., Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Oct. 1998, Vol.55, No.10, p.657-660. 19 ref. (In English)

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The inhabitants of a district in which a diatomaceous earth plant is located formed the basis of this study. Cases of sarcoidosis were identified from hospital records according to certain clinical, radiological, and histological criteria. Referents were selected randomly from the population of the district. Information on exposure to crystalline silica, cristobalite, was obtained by record linkage of the cases and referents with a file which included all present and past workers at the diatomaceous earth plant and those who had worked at loading vessels with the product from the plant. Eight cases of sarcoidosis were found, six of which were in the exposed group. Of the 70 referents, 13 were exposed. The odds ratio was 13.2. The odds ratios were high and there were some indications of a dose-response relation which will hopefully encourage further studies. Topics: cristobalite; diatomaceous earth; silica; case-control study; dose-response relationship; long-term exposure; pseudosilicosis. (73361)

CIS 99-1257 Impact of exposure to insulation wool on lung function and cough in Swedish construction workers. Albin M., Engholm G., Hallin N., Hagmar L., Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Oct. 1998, Vol.55, No.10, p.661-667. 12 ref. (In English)

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Data from health checks of male construction workers were used to investigate cross sectional and longitudinal associations between lung volumes, vital capacity (VC), and forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV₁) and exposure to insulation wool by combining a job exposure matrix and self reported exposure. Data on 12 month prevalence of persistent cough not associated with the common cold was available for the period 1989-92. High exposure to insulation wool, asbestos or silica during the 12 months preceding the check up was associated with increased odds ratios for persistent cough of the same magnitude as current smoking. The results indicate no effects on VC or FEV from exposure to insulation wool. Recent exposure to insulation wool, asbestos and silica was associated with an increased prevalence of persistent cough. Topics: building industry; asbestos; silica; epidemiologic study; exposure evaluation; long-term exposure; mineral wool; pulmonary function; respiratory function tests; respiratory impairment; smoking; thermal insulation. (73362)

CIS 99-1258 Prevalence and predictors of work related respiratory symptoms in workers exposed to organic dusts. Simpson J.C.G., Niven R.M., Pickering C.A.C., Fletcher A.M., Oldham L.A., Francis H.M., Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Oct. 1998, Vol.55, No.10, p.668-672. Illus. 23 ref. (In English)

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In a study of 1032 workers in nine different industries, the highest prevalences of work-related lower respiratory tract symptoms, upper respiratory tract symptoms, and chronic bronchitis were found among poultry handlers. White workers were significantly more likely to complain of upper and lower respiratory tract symptoms. An individual in the swine confinement industry had a symptom complex compatible with byssinosis. Increasing current personal exposures to dust or endotoxin were found to be predictive of upper and lower respiratory tract symptoms, chronic bronchitis and byssinosis. In a univariate analysis, a relation between current exposures and organic dust toxic syndrome was found. Present smoking and previously documented respiratory tract illness were significantly predictive of work-related lower respiratory tract symptoms. Women were more likely to report work-related upper respiratory tract symptoms. People exposed to organic dusts may have a high prevalence of respiratory tract symptoms which are related to dust exposures and smoking habits. Topics: bacterial toxins; bronchitis; byssinosis; cross-sectional study; occupation disease relation; organic dust; poultry farming; race-linked differences; respiratory diseases; sex-linked differences; smoking; swine; textile industry; upper respiratory tract. (73363)

CIS 99-1259 Change in obstructive pulmonary function as a result of cumulative exposure to welding fumes as determined by magnetopneumography in Japanese arc welders. Nakadate T., Aizawa Y., Yagami T., Zheg Y.Q., Kotani M., Ishiwata K., Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Oct. 1998, Vol.55, No.10, p.673-677. Illus. 24 ref. (In English)

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In a study of 153 electric arc welders, the strength of the residual magnetic field of externally magnetized lungs was used as an estimate of welding fumes accumulated in the lungs. Spirometric measurements were also obtained. Obstructive changes in pulmonary function were found to be related to level of cumulative exposure to welding fume in male Japanese arc welders after controlling for age and smoking, assuming that lung magnetic field adequately reflects accumulation of welding fumes in the lungs. Topics: arc welding and cutting; epidemiologic study; long-term exposure; magnetopneumography; maximal expiratory flow; obstructive ventilatory impairment; one-second forced expiratory volume; pulmonary function; smoking; spirometry; welding fumes. (73364)

CIS 99-1260 Urinary excretion of phenol, catechol, hydroquinone, and muconic acid by workers occupationally exposed to benzene. Rothman N., Bechtold W.E., Yin S.N., Dosemeci M., Li G.L., Wang Y.Z., Griffith W.C., Smith M.T., Hayes R.B., Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Oct. 1998, Vol.55, No.10, p.705-711. Illus. 41 ref. (In English)

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38 subjects were monitored during their full workshift for inhalation exposure to benzene. The benzene urinary metabolites phenol, catechol, hydroquinone and muconic acid were measured. Results, which are consistent with previous animal studies, show that the relative production of benzene metabolites is a function of exposure level. If the toxic benzene metabolites are assumed to be derived from hydroquinone, ring opened products, or both, these results suggest that the risk for adverse health outcomes due to exposure to benzene may have a supralinear relation with external dose, and that linear extrapolation of the toxic effects of benzene in highly exposed workers to lower levels of exposure may underestimate risk. Topics: benzene; phenol; pyrocatechol; hydroquinone; trans,trans-muconic acid; cross-sectional study; determination in urine; exposure tests; urinary excretion; urinary metabolites; urine monitoring. (73368)

CIS 99-1261 Blood lead concentration and biological effects in workers exposed to very low lead levels. Masci O., Carelli G., Vinci F., Castellino N., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Oct. 1998, Vol.40, No.10, p.886-894. Illus. 16 ref. (In English)

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A longitudinal study was carried out on two groups of workers engaged in tin/lead alloy welding in the telecommunications sector. The risk of exposure was evaluated by measuring levels of airborne lead and concentrations of lead in blood. The correlated effects were assessed by determining zinc protoporphyrin(ZPP) and haemoglobin levels and red blood cell count. Subjective symptoms were also recorded. Results indicated a very low risk of lead exposure during microwelding operations. While blood lead concentrations were significantly higher than those in the general population, they were significantly lower than the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's permissible exposure limit. No variation was found in the other biological parameters investigated, and no health effects were observed. During the study period, the introduction of some technological innovations led to a further reduction in lead exposure and,subsequently, to its total elimination. Blood lead concentrations gradually declined to lower values, and ZPP concentrations also decreased to normal levels, demonstrating that the effect of lead on heme synthesis may occur even at very low levels of lead exposure. Topics: biological effects; lead; determination in air; determination in blood; exposure evaluation; haemoglobin; length of exposure; microwelding; porphyrins. (73374)

CIS 99-1262 Cyanide poisoning: Pathophysiology and treatment recommendations. Beasley D.M.G., Glass W.I., Occupational Medicine, Oct. 1998, Vol.48, No.7, p.427-431. Illus. 33 ref. (In English)

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There is no single treatment regimen for cyanide poisoning which is best for all situations. Besides individual risk factors for antidote toxicity, the nature of the exposure and hence its likely severity, the evolving clinical features and the number of persons involved and their proximity to hospital facilities, all need to be considered. Clinically mild poisoning may be treated by rest, oxygen and amyl nitrite. Intravenous antidotes are indicated for moderate poisoning. Where the diagnosis is uncertain, sodium thiosulphate may be the first choice. With severe poisoning, an additional agent is required. Given the various risks with methaemoglobin formers or with unselective use of kelocyanor, hydroxocobalamin may be preferred from a purely risk-benefit perspective. However the former alternatives will likely remain important. Topics: antidote treatment; hydroxocobalamine; dicobalt edetate; sodium nitrite; sodium thiosulfate; cyanides; poisoning. (73385)

CIS 99-1263 Irritant contact dermatitis due to 1-bromo-3-chloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin in a hydrotherapy pool. Risk assessments: The need for continuous evidence-based assessments. Loughney E., Harrison J., Occupational Medicine, Oct. 1998, Vol.48, No.7, p.461-463. 7 ref. (In English)

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A physiotherapist working in hydrotherapy presented with irritant contact dermatitis. Subsequent investigation revealed that the likely causative agent was 1-bromo-3-chloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin which was used to disinfect the hydrotherapy pool. A risk assessment had been performed which failed to take full account of current knowledge and this agent had been introduced into the workplace. The development of adverse health effects among staff and other pool users led to a review of the risk assessment and eventually a return to less hazardous chlorine-based disinfection. Had an evidence-based approach been combined with an appropriate assessment prior to and following changes in the workplace then unnecessary risk to employees would not have occurred. Topics: bromine and compounds; case study; dermatitis; disinfectants; eczema; hazard evaluation; health care personnel; irritation. (73388)

CIS 99-1264 Mushroom worker's lung resulting from indoor cultivation of Pleurotus osteatus. Mori S., Nakagawa-Yoshida K., Tsuschihashi H., Koreeda Y., Kawabata M., Nishiura Y., Ando M., Osame M., Occupational Medicine, Oct. 1998, Vol.48, No.7, p.465-468. Illus. 20 ref. (In English)

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Indoor cultivation of the oyster mushroom Pleurotus osteatus led to an outbreak of extrinsic allergic alveolitis in two workers. High titer of indirect fluorescent antibody and positive precipitins against basidiospores of P. osteatus were demonstrated in sera of the patients. Mushroom workers should protect themselves from the basidiospores. Topics: antibodies; case study; chest radiography; detection by fluorescence; extrinsic allergic alveolitis; mushroom farming; mushroom workers lung; serum precipitins; spores. (73389)

CIS 99-1265 A case-control study of fatty liver disease and organic solvent exposure. Lundqvist G., Flodin U., Axelson O., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Feb. 1999, Vol.35, No.2, p.132-136. 26 ref. (In English)

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Thirty male cases of fatty liver disease (FLD) with available biopsy records were compared to 120 randomly selected controls. Questionnaire information was obtained about job titles and specific occupational exposures; exposure level categories were then assessed blindly for both cases and controls. Medical records were examined to determine possible confounding and/or interacting effects from alcohol, the use of drugs, and other diseases. Moderately intense and mixed solvent exposure for more than 1 year within the last 15 years prior to diagnosis resulted in an age-adjusted Mantel-Haenszel odds ratio of 4.3; for intense exposure, the odds ratio was 7.7. Confounding from alcohol, use of drugs, other diseases, and overweight could be ruled out with reasonable confidence. This study indicates that occupational exposure to organic solvents may play a role in the development of FLD, as indicated earlier in case reports and in one small case-control study. Topics: adiposis hepatica; alcoholism; case-control study; exposure evaluation; hepatotoxic effects; length of exposure; obesity; organic solvents. (73395)

CIS 99-1266 Exposure to PAH and fluoride in aluminum reduction plants in Norway: Historical estimation of exposure using process parameters and industrial hygiene measurements. Romundstad P., Haldorsen T., Rønneberg A., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Feb. 1999, Vol.35, No.2, p.164-174. 13 ref. (In English)

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A methodology for the historical estimation of exposure to fluoride and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) at two Norwegian aluminium smelters is described. Area concentrations of fluoride and PAH in periods with no measurements were estimated and relationships between measured area concentrations and process parameters were investigated by statistical modelling. Process parameters and the models were then used to estimate area concentrations in periods lacking area measurement data. The relationships between the area measurements and job specific exposure (personal measurements) were investigated by use of a measurement model. Finally, the relationships obtained were used to estimate job specific exposure in different periods. Despite limitations of available measurements in the early production period, the exposure estimates from this study provide a reasonable tool for the estimation of dose-response relations in subsequent epidemiological analyses. Topics: aluminium industry; aromatic hydrocarbons; description of technique; determination in air; exposure evaluation; fluorides; job-exposure relation; mathematical models; personal sampling; polycyclic hydrocarbons. (73397)

CIS 99-1267 Maintenance work and asbestos-related cancers in the refinery and petrochemical sectors. Finkelstein M.M., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Feb. 1999, Vol.35, No.2, p.201-205. 18 ref. (In English)

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Topics: asbestos; blue-collar workers; epidemiologic study; exposure evaluation; literature survey; lung cancer; maintenance and repair; mesothelioma; mortality; petrochemical industry; petroleum refining; radiographic testing; smoking; thermal insulation. (73400)

CIS 99-1268 Occupational contact allergy to bisphenol A. Estlander T., Jolanki R., Henriks-Eckerman M.L., Kanerva L., Contact Dermatitis, Jan. 1999, Vol.40, No.1, p.52-53. 20 ref. (In English)

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Topics: bisphenol A; case study; eczema; individual susceptibility; protective gloves; sensitization dermatitis; skin allergies; skin tests. (73422)

CIS 99-1269 Sensitization to triglycidyl isocyanurate, epoxy resins and acrylates in a developmental chemist. Craven N.M., Bhushan M., Beck M.H., Contact Dermatitis, Jan. 1999, Vol.40, No.1, p.54-55. 5 ref. (In English)

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Topics: acrylates; triglycidyl isocyanurate; case study; eczema; epoxy resins; laboratory work; printing inks; sensitization dermatitis; skin allergies; skin tests. (73423)

CIS 99-1270 Protective gloves for handling hazardous substances. (German: Schutzhandschuhe beim Umgang mit Gefahrstoffen) Rheker R., Sicherheitsingenieur, Mar. 1998, Vol.29, No.3, p.28-32. Illus. (In German)

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An improved test method for determining the permeability of protective gloves is described. It takes into account the following facts which affect permeability: 1. most protective gloves on the market are made of layers of different materials; and 2. mixtures of harmful substances are handled more often than single substances. In addition, the method takes into account wear and repeated contact with harmful substances. It closes the gap left by present methods which determine the penetration resistances of gloves made of a single material in contact with a pure substance. Topics: construction work; harmful substances; liquid-penetrant testing; materials testing; mixtures; penetration resistance; permeability testing; protective gloves; service life; technical development. (73197)

CIS 99-1271 Equipping earthmoving machines with ventilation systems for work in municipal waste landfills. (German: Ausrüstung von Erdbaumaschinen mit Anlagen zur Atemluftversorgung bei Bauarbeiten auf Hausmülldeponien) Feige-Munzig A., Tiefbau, Feb. 1998, Vol.110, No.2, p.79-83. Illus. 5 ref. (In German)

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A procedure is described for the selection of air purifying equipment which needs to be installed in cabins of earthmoving machinery used in waste landfills. The procedure is based on analyses which are carried out to determine type and quantity of hazardous substances present in the landfills. The properties of the identified substances and the hazards they pose are listed. The substances on the list which are most harmful to human health are selected and the quantities to which the drivers of earthmoving equipment are exposed are determined. If only dust- or particle-bound substances are present dust filters need to be installed in the ventilation system for the driver's cabin. If gases and vapours containing carcinogenic or mutagenic substances are encountered a pressurized enclosure is needed. Topics: air purification; civil engineering; drivers cabs; dust collectors; earthmoving equipment; excavators; garbage; harmful substances; hazard evaluation; ventilation systems; volatile substances. (73192)

CIS 99-1272 Air purification ventilation system for earthmoving machinery used in moving solid waste. (German: Erdbaumaschinen mit Anlagen zur Atemluftversorgung bei der Müllumlagerung) Eckert K., Tiefbau, Feb. 1998, Vol.110, No.2, p.84-86. Illus. (In German)

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For moving approximately 40,000m³ of refuse at a waste landfill site in Germany an excavator was equipped with a pressurized driver's cabin and an air purification ventilation system. Ambient air was passed through 2 consecutive dust filters for the collection of coarse and fine dust and an activated carbon filter for the removal of harmful gases and vapours. The equipment was selected on the basis of quantitative analyses of the harmful substances present in the landfill. Topics: air purification; civil engineering; drivers cabs; dust collectors; earthmoving equipment; excavators; garbage; harmful substances; refuse collection; ventilation systems. (73193)

CIS 99-1273 Mortality in a cohort of licenced pesticide applicators in Florida. Feming L.E., Bean J.A., Rudolph M, Hamilton K., Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Jan. 1999, Vol.56, No.1, p.14-21. 57 ref. (In English)

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In this retrospective cohort study, analysed by general standardised mortality ratio, licenced pesticide applicators in Florida were compared with the general population of Florida. A cohort of 33,658 (10% female) licenced pesticide applicators assembled through extensive data linkages yielded 1874 deaths with 320,250 person-years from 1 January 1975 to 31 December 1993. Consistent with previous publications on farmers but at odds with current theories about the protective effects of vitamin D, male prostate cancer was significantly increased in these pesticide applicators. Female cervical cancer and breast cancer were not increased despite theories linking risk of breast cancer with exposure to oestrogen disruptors, such as the organochlorines. The lack of cases of soft tissue sarcoma is at odds with previous publications associating the use of the phenoxy herbicides with an increased risk of these cancers. Topics: agriculture; breast cancer; vitamin D; chlorinated organic compounds; cohort study; frequency rates; mortality; pesticide spraying; pesticides; prostatic cancer; sex-linked differences; uterine cancer. (73323)

CIS 99-1274 Case study: Hypotension, nausea and vertigo linked to hydrogen cyanamide exposure. Lessenger J.E., Journal of Agromedicine, 1998, Vol.5, No.3, p.5-11. 16 ref. (In English)

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A case is described in which a worker experienced hypotension, vertigo, nausea, and puffiness of the face without exposure to alcohol while applying hydrogen cyanamide for use as a growth regulator in kiwi fruit. He was wearing a full protective ensemble and there was no patient history or objective signs of alcohol use. The hypotension was without tachycardia and lasted four days after exposure. This case suggests that an acute intoxication syndrome from the use of hydrogen cyanamide includes hypotension without tachycardia, nausea and vertigo at the onset. The difficulty of obtaining an accurate history is highlighted. Topics: acute poisoning; cyanamide; case study; crop protection; hypotension; orchards; toxic effects; vertigo. (73391)

CIS 99-1275 Airway responses in naive subjects to exposure in poultry houses: Comparison between cage rearing system and alternative rearing system for laying hens. Larsson B.M., Larsson K., Malmberg P., Mårtensson L., Palmberg L., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Feb. 1999, Vol.35, No.2, p.142-149. Illus. 25 ref. (In English)

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34 previously non-exposed subjects were exposed for 3h in confined poultry houses in three groups: one in a building with a cage rearing system and two in buildings with a cage-less system with either young hens and fresh bedding material or with older hens and old bedding material. Inhalable dust levels were approximately 4mg/m³ in the buildings with the cage-less system and 2mg/m³ in the building with cage rearing system; the endotoxin concentration was approximately 100ng/m³ in both systems. Bronchial responsiveness to methacholine increased approximately fivefold in all groups following exposure. The concentration of the proinflammatory cytokine interleukin-6 increased in nasal lavage fluid and in peripheral blood as a result of exposure. The number of leukocytes in peripheral blood increased only in the groups exposed among loose laying hens. Results indicate that among previously non-exposed subjects, that 3h exposure in confined buildings for egg production induces an acute inflammatory reaction in the upper airways and increased bronchial responsiveness. Topics: airborne dust; bacterial toxins; bronchial diseases; confined spaces; epidemiologic study; exposure evaluation; inflammations; interleukins; organic dust; poultry farming; pulmonary function; upper respiratory diseases. (73396)

CIS 99-1276 Mortality of Italian lead smelter workers. Cocco P., Hua F., Boffetta P., Carta P., Flore C., Flore V., Onnis A., Picchiri G.F., Colin D., Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, Feb. 1997, Vol.23, No.1, p.15-23. 22 ref. (In English)

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In a study of 1,388 workers in an Italian lead-smelting plant, a significant excess mortality from pneumoconiosis and other diseases of the respiratory system was observed, but the risk of pneumoconiosis did not show a significant trend by duration of employment. Mortality from all cancers, stomach cancer and lung cancer was lower than expected. Risks for genitourinary diseases and kidney cancer increased significantly by duration of employment, providing limited evidence that long-term employment in lead-smelting plants increases the risk of these diseases. The observed increase in mortality from pneumoconiosis and other respiratory diseases was more likely related to silica exposure in other workplaces. Topics: cancer; lead; silica; epidemiologic study; exposure evaluation; genito-urinary system diseases; lead industry; length of service; long-term exposure; mortality; pneumoconiosis; renal cancer; renal dysfunction; respiratory diseases; smelting plants. (73146)

CIS 99-1277 Cumulative lead exposure in relation to mortality and lung cancer morbidity in a cohort of primary smelter workers. Lundström N.G., Nordberg G., Englyst V., Gerhardsson L., Hagmar L., Jin T., Rylander L., Wall S., Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, Feb. 1997, Vol.23, No.1, p.24-30. 41 ref. (In English)

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The lung cancer incidence in a cohort of 3,979 lead smelter workers was high. No excesses of other malignancies were found. Workers hired before 1950 had higher lung cancer risk estimates than those hired later. The increased risks were probably mainly due to interactions between lead and other carcinogenic exposures, including arsenic. Further study is required concerning these possible interactions before a role in the induction of lung cancer can be ascribed to lead. Topics: lead; copper; cohort study; determination in blood; lead industry; long-term exposure; lung cancer; morbidity; mortality; smelting plants; synergism. (73147)

CIS 99-1278 Carbon disulphide absorption during xanthate reagent mixing in a gold mine concentrator. Donoghue A.M., Occupational Medicine, Oct. 1998, Vol.48, No.7, p.469-470. 4 ref. (In English)

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A xanthate reagent mixer at a gold mine concentrator was exposed to carbon disulphide by extensive skin contamination with xanthate powder and solution during the reagent mixing process. Absorption of carbon disulphide was confirmed by the detection of urinary 2-thiothiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid (TTCA). Drager colorimetric tube testing during subsequent mixing recorded a maximum concentration of at least 60ppm carbon disulphide. An illness consisting of predominantly gastrointestinal symptoms began 20h after the exposure. Although this may have been due to carbon disulphide toxicity this is by no means certain. The need for engineering controls, impervious protective clothing and full-face respirators with particulate and organic vapour cartridges is discussed. Topics: carbon disulfide; case study; determination in air; determination in urine; fatigue; gold mining; migraine; respirators; skin absorption; threshold limit values; toxic effects; urinary metabolites; vomiting; xanthic acids. (73390)

CIS 99-1279 Technical and organizational measures to reduce diesel engine emissions. (German: Technische und organisatorische Massnahmen zur Reduzierung von Dieselmotoremissionen) G+S - Gesund und Sicher, Aug. 1996, No.8, p.226-228. (In German)

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Topics: compliance with exposure limits; diesel engines; excavators; exhaust gases; Germany; machinery industry; motor fuel; ventilation. (73484)

CIS 99-1280 The contaminated demolition site without workers - An illusion?. (German: Die menschenleere kontaminierte Baustelle - eine Illusion?) Varbelow H.G., Lehmann J., Fürniss J., Sprüssel B., Tiefbau, Mar. 1998, Vol.110, No.3, p.160-168. Illus. 2 ref. (In German)

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A time- and cost-saving method of tearing down buildings highly contaminated with such harmful chemical substances as hexachlorocyclohexane, chlorinated dibenzodioxins and dibenzofurans is described. It is based on enclosing the building on all sides except for the top. A water mist seals off the top and prevents the emission of pollutants. The method was successfully applied to a large, highly contaminated building of a closed-down pesticide production plant in Germany. A crane positioned outside the enclosure took down the building in 25 days. The water used to create the mist was collected at the bottom and passed to a purification plant. Topics: chlorophenols; construction sites; construction work; demolition; description of technique; dust control; enclosure; glossary; industrial buildings; neighbourhood protection; pesticide production; pollution control; toxic substances; water spraying. (73191)

CIS 99-1281 The VERT project - Reduction of diesel engine emissions during tunnel construction. (German: VERT - Verminderung der Dieselemission im Tunnelbau) Mayer A., Czerwinski J., Scheidegger W., Wyser-Heusi M., Kieser D., Weidhofer J., Gefahrstoffe Reinhaltung der Luft, Jan.-Feb. 1998, Vol.58, No.1-2, p.25-32. Illus. 22 ref. (In German)

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Modern diesel engine-operated machines used in tunnelling were found to emit twice the amount of nitrogen oxides and ten times the amount of particulates emitted by modern buses and trucks. Determinations of worker exposure to diesel exhaust emissions at 8 Swiss, 124 German and 18 Austrian tunnel construction sites pointed to soot particles as the major hazard. Increasing the amount of fresh air supplied to the construction site by the ventilation system to reduce soot and dust levels to below the exposure limits was calculated to be too costly. Therefore this experimental study looked at the efficiency of different emission-reducing measures which can be applied to machinery in use. The most promising methods were also field tested. Particle filters were found to be suitable for installation in all existing tunnelling machines. Topics: description of technique; diesel engines; exhaust gases; harmful substances; limitation of exposure; particulate filters; soot; tunnelling. (73195)

CIS 99-1282 Dermatoses in cement workers in southern Taiwan. Guo Y.L., Wang B., Yeh K.C., Wang J.C., Kao H.H., Wang M.T., Shih H.C., Chen C.J., Contact Dermatitis, Jan. 1999, Vol.40, No.1, p.1-7. 22 ref. (In English)

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A total of 1,147 current regular cement workers were telephone-interviewed about skin problems during the past 12 months, work exposure, and personal protection. Among those interviewed, 166 were examined and patch tested with common contact allergens. A high percentage of cement workers reported skin problems in the past 12 months. More men (13.9%) reported skin problems possibly related to work than women (5.4%). Prevalence was associated with lower use of gloves, duration of work as a cement worker, and more time in jobs involving direct manual handling of cement, especially tiling. On patch testing, construction workers had a high frequency of sensitivity to chromate. It is concluded that cement workers in southern Taiwan had a high prevalence of skin problems related to cement use. Topics: building industry; cobalt; cement; chromates; eczema; irritants; job-exposure relation; length of exposure; occupation disease relation; questionnaire survey; sensitization dermatitis; sex-linked differences; skin diseases; skin tests; Taiwan (China). (73421)

CIS 99-1283 Responding to an acetaldehyde rail car derailment. Halvorsen F., Safety and Health Practitioner, Jan. 1999, Vol.17, No.1, p.26-30. (In English)

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Topics: accident descriptions; acetaldehyde; emergency organization; fire fighting; fire hazards; flammable liquids; tank wagons; transport of materials. (73426)

CIS 99-1284 Benzene exposure of filling station attendants - Proposed method for the retrospective determination. (German: Benzolbelastung bei Tankwarten - Vorschlag für die retrospektive Ermittlung) Barrot R., Ergo-Med, Nov.-Dec. 1997, Vol.21, No.6, p.200-205. Illus. 37 ref. (In German)

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Topics: benzene; determination in air; exposure evaluation; filling stations; length of exposure; long-term study; mathematical models; vehicle repair and servicing. (73481)

CIS 99-1285 Mortality study in an Italian oil refinery: Extension of the follow-up. Consonni D., Pesatori A.C., Tironi A., Bernucci I., Zocchetti C., Bertazzi P.A., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Mar. 1999, Vol.35, No.3, p.287-294. 54 ref. (In English)

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The mortality of 1,583 workers employed in 1949-1982 in a northern Italy oil refinery plant was investigated to May 1991. Environmental measurements documented potential exposure to benzene. Compared with national and regional mortality rates, elevated mortality from lymphoma and leukaemia was observed. No consistent trends by length of employment or time since first exposure were apparent. Nonetheless, the excess risk was particularly and significantly increased among workers with 15 or more years of employment, and 30 or more years since first employment. The findings of elevated mortality from leukaemia and lymphoma are in agreement with those of other oil refinery studies. Exposure to benzene is a biologically plausible explanation. Topics: benzene; cancer; cohort study; Italy; length of exposure; leukaemia; long-term study; lymphoma; mortality; petroleum products; petroleum refining. (73358)

CIS 99-1286 Determination of the dust emitted by electric woodworking hand tools. (German: Ermittlung der Staubemission von handgeführten Elektrowerkzeugen für die Holzbearbeitung) Georg H., Heimann M., Lessnich W., Post G., Die BG, Jan. 1998, No.1, p.36-44. Illus. 10 ref. (In German)

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Dust emission from electric woodworking hand tools with integrated dust collectors. Topics: dust collectors; dust control; dust measurement; electric tools; hand tools; particle size distribution; sanding machines; wood dust; woodworking industry; woodworking machines; woodworking saws. (73198)

CIS 99-1287 Toxicological profile for benzene: Update. Agency for Toxic Substances and Diseases Registry (ATSDR), 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, Sep. 1997. 423p. Illus. Approx. 1,000 ref. (In English)

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Update of CIS 96-2218. Topics: antifertility effects; benzene; blood-cell anomalies; bone marrow diseases; carcinogenic effects; chromosome changes; criteria document; exposure evaluation; glossary; health hazards; immunotoxic effects; irritation; leukaemia; limitation of exposure; literature survey; mutagenic effects; neurotoxic effects; skin absorption; toxic effects; toxicity evaluation; toxicology; USA. (73251)

CIS 99-1288 Toxicological profile for chlorfenvinphos. Agency for Toxic Substances and Diseases Registry (ATSDR), 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, Sep. 1997. 183p. Illus. Approx. 220 ref. (In English)

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Topics: chlorfenvinphos; cholinesterase; criteria document; exposure evaluation; glossary; health hazards; limitation of exposure; literature survey; neurotoxic effects; skin absorption; toxic effects; toxicity evaluation; toxicology; USA. (73252)

CIS 99-1289 Toxicological profile for dichlorvos. Agency for Toxic Substances and Diseases Registry (ATSDR), 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, Sep. 1997. 202p. Illus. Approx. 290 ref. (In English)

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Topics: acetylcholinesterase; dichlorvos; criteria document; exposure evaluation; glossary; health hazards; irritation; limitation of exposure; literature survey; neurotoxic effects; skin absorption; toxic effects; toxicity evaluation; toxicology; USA. (73253)

CIS 99-1290 Toxicological profile for vinyl chloride: Update. Agency for Toxic Substances and Diseases Registry (ATSDR), 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, Sep. 1997. 239p. Illus. Approx. 620 ref. (In English)

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Update of CIS 97-1286 and CIS 90-1300. Topics: antifertility effects; brain cancer; carcinogenic effects; vinyl chloride; criteria document; exposure evaluation; genetic effects; glossary; haematotoxic effects; health hazards; hepatic damage; immunotoxic effects; limitation of exposure; literature survey; liver cancer; lung cancer; neurotoxic effects; Raynaud's phenomenon; toxic effects; toxicity evaluation; toxicology; USA. (73254)

CIS 99-1291 Toxicological profile for hydraulic fluids. Agency for Toxic Substances and Diseases Registry (ATSDR), 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, Sep. 1997. 339p. Illus. Approx. 290 ref. (In English)

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Topics: criteria document; delayed effects; exposure evaluation; glossary; health hazards; hydraulic fluids; limitation of exposure; literature survey; neurotoxic effects; toxic effects; toxicity evaluation; toxicology; USA. (73255)

CIS 99-1292 Toxicological profile for di-n-octylphthalate. Agency for Toxic Substances and Diseases Registry (ATSDR), 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, Sep. 1997. 117p. Illus. Approx. 170 ref. (In English)

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Topics: dioctyl phthalate; criteria document; exposure evaluation; eye irritation; glossary; health hazards; literature survey; toxic effects; toxicity evaluation; toxicology; USA. (73256)

CIS 99-1293 Toxicological profile for RDX. Agency for Toxic Substances and Diseases Registry (ATSDR), 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. 117p. Illus. Approx. 200 ref. (In English)

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Topics: cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine; convulsions; criteria document; disturbances of memory; epilepsy; exposure evaluation; glossary; health hazards; immunotoxic effects; limitation of exposure; literature survey; neurotoxic effects; toxic effects; toxicity evaluation; toxicology; USA. (73257)

CIS 99-1294 Toxicological profile for 1,3-dinitrobenzene/1,3,5-trinitrobenzene. Agency for Toxic Substances and Diseases Registry (ATSDR), 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. 139p. Illus. Approx. 240 ref. (In English)

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Topics: 1,3,5-trinitrobenzene; antifertility effects; m-dinitrobenzene; criteria document; cyanogenic effects; exposure evaluation; glossary; health hazards; limitation of exposure; literature survey; methaemoglobinaemia; neurotoxic effects; toxic effects; toxicity evaluation; toxicology; USA. (73258)

CIS 99-1295 Toxicological profile for fuel oils. Agency for Toxic Substances and Diseases Registry (ATSDR), 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. 204p. Illus. Approx. 630 ref. (In English)

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Topics: blood coagulation disorders; cardiovascular disorders; criteria document; exposure evaluation; fuel oils; gastrointestinal diseases; glossary; health hazards; hepatic damage; irritation; limitation of exposure; literature survey; neurotoxic effects; renal damage; respiratory impairment; skin absorption; toxic effects; toxicity evaluation; toxicology; USA. (73259)

CIS 99-1296 Toxicological profile for jet fuels (JP4 and JP7). Agency for Toxic Substances and Diseases Registry (ATSDR), 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. 121p. Illus. Approx. 180 ref. (In English)

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Topics: criteria document; exposure evaluation; glossary; health hazards; hepatotoxic effects; liquid propellants; literature survey; neurotoxic effects; toxic effects; toxicity evaluation; toxicology; USA. (73260)

CIS 99-1297 Methyl acrylate CAS No.96-33-3. European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals, Avenue E. Van Nieuwenhuyse 4 (Bte 6), 1160 Bruxelles, Belgium, Sep. 1998. vii, 65p. 66 ref. (In English)

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Topics: methyl acrylate; caustic substances; chemical industry; corneal damage; criteria document; delayed effects; fire protection; first aid; irritants; literature survey; sensitization dermatitis; storage; toxic effects; toxicology. (73281)

CIS 99-1298 Organophosphorus pesticides and long-term effects on the nervous system. European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals, Avenue E. Van Nieuwenhuyse 4 (Bte 6), 1160 Bruxelles, Belgium, Dec. 1998. vi, 110p. 237 ref. (In English)

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Topics: acute toxicity; cholinesterase; chronic toxicity; cognitive performance; delayed effects; epidemiologic study; functional nervous disorders; individual susceptibility; list of chemical substances; literature survey; long-term exposure; neuropsychic effects; neurotoxic effects; organophosphorus compounds; pesticides; report; sensorimotor activities; short-term exposure; sleep disturbances; visual function disorders. (73286)

CIS 99-1299 Pesticide incidents - Report 1997/98. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. 22p. Illus. 4 ref. (In English)

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Topics: case study; crop protection; enforcement; environmental pollution; forestry; handling and storage; home accidents; horticulture; minor accidents; occupational accidents; pesticides; report; rodenticides; statistical trends; statistics; United Kingdom; wood preservatives. (73402)

CIS 99-1300 Polybrominated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans. International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1998. xxi, 303p. approx. 450 ref. Price: CHF 66.00 (CHF 46.20 in developing countries)., ISBN 92-4-157205-1 (In English)

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Summaries in French and Spanish. Topics: brominated dibenzodioxins; brominated dibenzofurans; criteria document; ecotoxicology; flame retardants; ILO; IPCS; irritants; literature survey; skin absorption; toxic effects; toxicology; UNEP; WHO. (73411)

CIS 99-1301 Methyl tertiary-butyl ether. International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1998. xix, 199p. Illus. approx. 230 ref. Price: CHF 42.00 (CHF 29.40 in developing countries)., ISBN 92-4-157206-X (In English)

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Summaries in French and Spanish. Topics: methyl t-butyl ether; criteria document; ecotoxicology; ILO; IPCS; literature survey; motor fuel; petroleum refining; toxic effects; toxicology; UNEP; WHO. (73412)

CIS 99-1302 Acetone. International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1998. xviii, 159p. approx. 380 ref. Price: CHF 36.00 (CHF 25.20 in developing countries)., ISBN 92-4-157207-8 (In English)

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Summaries in French and Spanish. Topics: acetone; criteria document; ecotoxicology; eye irritation; ILO; IPCS; literature survey; neurological effects; neuropsychic effects; toxic effects; toxicology; UNEP; WHO. (73413)

CIS 99-1303 Respirable crystalline silica - Exposure assessment document. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1999. vi, 51p. 13 ref. Price: GBP 7.50., ISBN 0-7176-1659-2 (In English)

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Topics: brick and tile industry; building industry; cristobalite; quartz; tridymite; silica; dust control; economic aspects; exposure evaluation; foundries; job-exposure relation; limitation of exposure; pottery industry; quarrying industry; report; respirable dust; stone dressing. (73420)

CIS 99-1304 Asbestos standard for general industry. U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Publications Office, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington D.C. 20210, USA, 1995. iii, 24p. 15 ref. (In English)

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Topics: asbestos; chest radiography; comment on standard; continuous monitoring; determination in air; exposure records; information of personnel; limitation of exposure; medical supervision; protective clothing; respirable dust; respirators; threshold limit values; USA. (73340)

CIS 99-1305 Chlorine exposure in indoor swimming pools. (Spanish: Exposición a cloro en piscinas cubiertas) Freixa Blanxart A., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/ Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1994. 4p. 8 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: chlorine; chlorine and compounds; data sheet; irritation; permissible levels; public water supply; respiratory diseases; Spain; swimming pools. (73291)

CIS 99-1306 Chemical contamination: Environmental concentration evaluation. (Spanish: Contaminantes químicos: evaluación de la concentración ambiental) Castejón Vilella E., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/ Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1994. 6p. Illus. 14 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: chemical hazards; chemical products; contamination monitoring; data sheet; mathematical models; sampling methods; Spain. (73297)

CIS 99-1307 Chemical hazard communication. U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Publications Office, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington D.C. 20210, USA, 1998. iv, 25p. 18 ref. (In English)

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Topics: chemical hazards; comment on standard; dangerous substances; harmful substances; hazard evaluation; information of personnel; legislation; responsibilities; supply of information; USA; warning notices. (73331)

CIS 99-1308 Methylene chloride. U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Publications Office, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington D.C. 20210, USA, 1997. iii, 27p. 17 ref. (In English)

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Topics: dichloromethane; data sheet; determination in air; exposure records; information of personnel; limitation of exposure; medical supervision; respirators; responsibilities of employers; threshold limit values; USA. (73333)

CIS 99-1309 Organic isocyanates in air. Health and Safety Executive, Health and Safety Laboratory, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 3rd ed., Jan. 1999. 12p. 32 ref. Price: GBP 12.00., ISBN 0-7176-1668-1 (In English)

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Revised version of CIS 95-279. Topics: air sampling; aromatic amines; diphenylmethane diisocyanate; isophorone diisocyanate; 2,4-tolylene diisocyanate; hexamethylene diisocyanate; data sheet; description of equipment; description of technique; determination in air; first aid; high-pressure liquid chromatography; isocyanates; personal sampling; sampling and analysis; toxic effects. (73414)

CIS 99-1310 Fibres in air. Health and Safety Executive, Health and Safety Laboratory, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, Nov. 1998. 16p. Illus. 11 ref. Price: GBP 12.00., ISBN 0-7176-1487-5 (In English)

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Topics: asbestos; data sheet; description of equipment; description of technique; detection by fluorescence; dust analysis; dust measurement; fibre counts; legislation; membrane filters; mineral fibres; number concentration determination; particle size determination; phase-contrast microscopy; polarized light microscopy; scanning electron microscopy; transmission electron microscopy; United Kingdom. (73415)

CIS 99-1311 Azodicarbonamide in air. Health and Safety Executive, Health and Safety Laboratory, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, Nov. 1998. 8p. Illus. 12 ref. Price: GBP 12.00., ISBN 0-7176-1616-9 (In English)

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Topics: allergic respiratory disorders; azodicarbonamide; data sheet; description of equipment; description of technique; determination in air; high performance chromatography; limitation of exposure; sampling and analysis. (73416)

CIS 99-1312 Glutaraldehyde in air. Health and Safety Executive, Health and Safety Laboratory, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, Nov. 1998. 6p. 6 ref. Price: GBP 12.00., ISBN 0-7176-1618-5 (In English)

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Topics: adsorption sampling; allergic respiratory disorders; glutaraldehyde; data sheet; description of equipment; description of technique; determination in air; high performance chromatography; sampling and analysis. (73417)

CIS 99-1313 Code of practice for styrene. WorkSafe Western Australia Commission, Westcentre, 1260 Hay Street, West Perth, WA 6005, Australia, Dec. 1996. 36p. Illus. Price: AUD 3.00. (In English)

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Topics: Australia; styrene; determination in air; directive; glass fibre reinforced plastics; health engineering; health hazards; legislation; mechanical ventilation; personal protective equipment; plastics industry; respirators; substitution; Western Australia. (73203)

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CIS 99-1314 Measures to limit fire and explosion risks in machine tools. (German: Massnahmen zur Begrenzung von Bränden und Explosionen in Werkzeugmaschinen) Zimmermann K., Gefahrstoffe Reinhaltung der Luft, Jan.-Feb. 1998, Vol.58, No.1-2, p.65-70. Illus. 4 ref. (In German)

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Topics: bursting discs; coolants; explosion hazards; explosion venting; explosive atmospheres; fire hazards; machine tools; pressure limiting devices; prevention of explosion propagation; safety by design. (73483)

CIS 99-1315 Studies on the prevention of coolant explosions in machine tools. (German: Untersuchungen zum Explosionsschutz beim Einsatz von Kühlschmierstoffen in Werkzeugmaschinen) Hirsch W., Hempel D., Förster H., Gefahrstoffe Reinhaltung der Luft, Jan.-Feb. 1998, Vol.58, No.1-2, p.61-64. Illus. 2 ref. (In German)

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Hot surfaces caused by friction were identified as the major ignition source of water-immiscible coolants in machine tools used in the metalworking industry. Electric sparks, including those with energies below 10J, were other important ignition sources. Ignition by these sources was independent of the type of coolant applied. A total of 10 different coolants were tested. In order to reduce the ignition hazard by electric sparks an explosion-proof design of machine tools is recommended. For cooling hot surfaces flooding with higher amounts of coolants is suggested. Topics: coolants; electric sparks; explosion protection; hot surfaces; machine tools; machining; metalworking industry; safety by design; sources of ignition. (73196)

CIS 99-1316 The application of computational fluid dynamics to hazardous area classification. Bradford M., Whitehead M.L., Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. ii, 77p. Illus. 9 ref. Price: GBP 25.00., ISBN 0-7176-1612-6 (In English)

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Topics: classification; computer applications; evaporation; flammable substances; fluid mechanics; hazard evaluation; hazardous locations; prediction; volatile substances. (73188)

CIS 99-1317 Review of blast injury data and models. Galbraith K., Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. ii, 67p. Illus. 72 ref. Price: GBP 20.00., ISBN 0-7176-1617-7 (In English)

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Topics: biological effects; case study; causes of accidents; explosion pressure; explosions; fatalities; injuries; literature survey; mathematical models; overpressure; prediction; results of explosions; shock waves; vapour clouds. (73189)

CIS 99-1318 Safety valves (II): Relief capacity and sizing. (Spanish: Válvulas de seguridad (II): capacidad de alivio y dimensionado) Cejalvo Lapeña A., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/ Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1994. 6p. Illus. 5 ref. (In Spanish)

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For Part I, see CIS 99-1320. Topics: data sheet; description of equipment; mathematical analysis; pressure reducing valves; safety valves; Spain; valves. (73296)

CIS 99-1319 Acquisition and use of explosives by historical societies. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. 24p. Illus. Price: GBP 3.50., ISBN 0-7176-1622-3 (In English)

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Topics: entertainment services; explosives; firearms; gunpowder; legislation; responsibilities; safe working methods; United Kingdom. (73401)

CIS 99-1320 Safety valves (I): Technical features. (Spanish: Válvulas de seguridad (I): características técnicas) Cejalvo Lapeña A., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/ Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1994. 8p. Illus. 10 ref. (In Spanish)

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For Part II, see CIS 99-1318. Topics: data sheet; description of equipment; pressure limiting devices; safety by design; safety valves; Spain; valves. (73292)

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CIS 99-1321 Deficiencies of the Stockholm vascular grading scale for hand-arm vibration. Palmer K.T., Coggon D.N., Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, Oct. 1997, Vol.23, No.6, p.435-439. Illus. 5 ref. (In English)

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An attempt was made to apply the Stockholm vascular grading scale for vibration white finger (VWF) to 92 cases of VWF. Case definition was based on clinical history and examination, and the 145 affected hands were graded under two alternative definitions of "frequent attacks". Depending on the choice of definition of frequent attacks, between 36% and 61% of the affected hands fell outside the scale and were unclassifiable. 30% of individual cases could not be classified under either definition and 28% altered their grading according to the definition. It was concluded that the Stockholm vascular scale does not encompass the full range of disease and that grading is highly sensitive to different interpretations of "frequent attacks". Alternative approaches to clinical grading are required. Topics: classification systems; evaluation of technique; hand-arm vibration; medical examinations; Raynaud's phenomenon; symptoms; vascular diseases. (73163)

CIS 99-1322 Need for a European approach to the effects of extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields on cancer. Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, Feb. 1997, Vol.23, No.1, p.5-14. 21 ref. (In English)

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European studies on the effects of environmental exposure to extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields are reviewed. While there is no known mechanism by which electric or magnetic fields of this frequency could play a role in the development of cancer or other adverse health effects, results so far provide some support for the hypothesis that they are associated with the incidence of childhood leukaemia. It is concluded that the best use of available data will be made through a pooled re-analysis of data, particularly those on childhood tumours. A European collaborative approach will lead to greater statistical power and will assess the exposure-effect association under differing exposure patterns and distributions of potential confounding factors. Topics: brain cancer; breast cancer; cancer; carcinogenic effects; children; electromagnetic fields; epidemiologic study; Europe; exposure evaluation; hazard evaluation; leukaemia; leukaemogenic effects; literature survey; melanoma; neighbourhood populations. (73145)

CIS 99-1323 Chromosome analysis of lymphocytes from radiation workers in tritium-applying industry. Joksić G., Spasojević-Tišma V., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1998, Vol.71, p.213-220. Illus. 39 ref. (In English)

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Topics: analysis of chromosome aberrations; tritium; chromosome changes; determination in urine; exposure tests; luminous paints; lymphocytes; radiation injury. (73158)

CIS 99-1324 Task-based estimation of past exposures to 60-hertz magnetic and electric fields at an electrical utility. Deadman J.E., Church G., Bradley C., Armstrong B.G., Thériault G., Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, Oct. 1997, Vol.23, No.6, p.440-449. Illus. 14 ref. (In English)

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Past exposures of electric utility workers to extremely low-frequency magnetic fields and electric fields were estimated based on current intensities and durations of exposures for tasks or work locations in 14 job categories. Past task or location intensities were extrapolated from the present, and past task or location durations were estimated for long-term workers. Time-weighted average (TWA) exposures for past periods were reconstructed for jobs from the intensity and duration estimates. Magnetic fields were estimated to have increased the most over time for substation and distribution-line jobs. Magnetic field exposures for jobs in the generation and transmission of electricity were estimated to have increased very little. For electric fields in substations, the estimated increase over time was less than for magnetic fields. Reconstruction of TWA exposures allowed changes in the intensity and the duration of exposures to be considered separately. Topics: electric fields; electric power generation; electromagnetic radiation; exposure evaluation; job-exposure relation; length of exposure; long-term exposure; magnetic fields; power generation and distribution; substations. (73162)

CIS 99-1325 Long-term neuropsychological effects in non-saturation construction divers. Bast-Pettersen R., Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine, Jan. 1999, Vol.70, No.1, p.51-57. 25 ref. (In English)

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The aim of the study was to investigate possible neuropsychological effects from repeated diving in non-saturation construction divers without overt neurological insult. Twenty construction divers recruited from two companies of contractors were tested with a neuropsychological test battery in a cross-sectional study. The divers were on average 40 years old and had worked as divers for an average of 18 years. Their mean diving experience was more than 4000 dives. A group of younger trainees at a diving school and a group of age-matched construction workers were recruited as controls. The construction divers did not show clinical signs of mental impairment. However, their neuropsychological test results indicated slight effects in the form of longer reaction time. The main finding in this study of non-saturation construction divers was that there was no clear evidence of neuropsychological deficit due to extensive diving experience. However, it is suggested that the prolonged reaction time can be ascribed to extensive non-saturation diving. Topics: age-linked differences; construction work; cross-sectional study; decompression sickness; disturbances of memory; diving; mental illness; neuropsychic effects; reaction time; saturation diving; sensorimotor activities; tremor. (73329)

CIS 99-1326 Symptoms of hand-arm vibration syndrome in gas distribution operatives. Palmer K., Crane G., Inskip H., Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Oct. 1998, Vol.55, No.10, p.716-721. 26 ref. (In English)

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153 gas distribution operatives were assessed by an administered questionnaire, a clinical examination, and a simple cold challenge test to the hands. Past vibration exposures were estimated. On average, the sample had spent 16 years in employment involving use of vibratory tools. The risks of blanching and neurological complaints rose significantly with lifetime hours of use of vibrating tools and lifetime dose of vibration. Symptoms were generally mild and apparent only after a prolonged interval, but there were exceptions, and cases had occurred after lower recent exposures. It has been suggested that aspects of the gas distribution operative's work mitigate against the risk normally anticipated from use of pneumatic road breaking tools. By contrast these data suggest that symptoms of hand-arm vibration syndrome do occur, given sufficient exposure, a finding relevant not only to gas supply workers, but also to workers from other industries who break and repair road surfaces. Topics: carpal-tunnel syndrome; dose-response relationship; epidemiologic study; exposure evaluation; gas distribution; hand-arm vibration; paraesthesia; pneumatic tools; Raynaud's phenomenon; road work; vibrating tools; vibration disease. (73369)

CIS 99-1327 A comparison of skin temperatures and clothing microclimate during moderate intermittent exercise in the cold between one and two layers of cotton and polypropylene underwear. Ha M.A., Tokura H., Yoden K., Holmér I., International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 1998, Vol.4, No.3, p.347-362. Illus. 12 ref. (In English)

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Topics: body temperature; cold workplaces; cotton; fabrics for protective clothing; microclimate; polypropylene; protection against cold; protective underwear; skin temperature; sweat rate; thermal comfort. (73155)

CIS 99-1328 Workplace exposure to noise. (Spanish: La exposición laboral al ruido) Alvarez Brime C., López Muñoz G., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1996. 52p. Illus. 24 ref., ISBN 84-7425-461-2 (In Spanish)

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Topics: comment on standard; hearing damage risk criteria; hearing loss; hearing protection; noise control; noise level measurement; noise; Spain. (73284)

CIS 99-1329 Exposure to vibration in the workplace. (Spanish: Exposición a vibraciones en el lugar de trabajo) Carretero Ruiz R.M., López Muñoz G., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1996. 202p. Illus. 5 ref., ISBN 84-7425-449-3 (In Spanish)

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Topics: comment on law; comment on standard; exposure evaluation; hand-arm vibration; legislation; noise and vibration control; Spain; vibration control; vibration measurement; vibration. (73290)

CIS 99-1330 Lighting and vision. (French: Eclairage et vision) Floru R., Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, Dec. 1996. 135p. Illus. 131 ref. (In French)

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Topics: description of equipment; ergonomics; evaluation of equipment; eyes; glare; illumination design; job study; light measurement; lighting; physiology of vision; visual comfort; visual fatigue. (73247)

CIS 99-1331 Optical radiation hazards from light sources. (Spanish: Riesgos por radiaciones ópticas procedentes de fuentes luminosas) Armendáriz Pérez de Ciriza P., Rupérez Calvo M.J., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1996. 26p. 29 ref., ISBN 84-7425-451-5 (In Spanish)

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Topics: arc lamps; artificial lighting; discharge lamps; electric lighting equipment; eye injuries; filament lamps; hazard evaluation; infrared radiation; lighting; radiation injury; skin injuries; Spain; ultraviolet radiation; visible radiation. (73283)

CIS 99-1332 Comparison of the individual validity of the principal thermal stress indices. (French: Campagne de comparaison de la validité respective des principaux indices de contraintes thermiques) Meyer J.P., Rapp R., Vogt J.J., Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, June 1997. 88p. Illus. 60 ref. (In French)

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Topics: body weight; comparative study; France; globe thermometer; heart rate monitoring; heat load; heat stress assessment; heat stress indices; hot workplaces; humidity measurement; job study; oxygen consumption monitoring; predicted 4-hour sweat rate; temperature measurement; WBGT index. (73244)

CIS 99-1333 Some considerations on laser safety. (Spanish: Algunas cuestiones sobre seguridad láser) Bellido F., Belmar J.M., Bernaola M., Cabrera J.A., Corredera P., Domingo C., Gallardo E., Guibelalde E., López G., Montejo J.M., Rupérez M.J., Sánchez M., Vaello L., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1995. xviii, 398p. Illus. Bibl.ref., ISBN 84-7425-434-5 (In Spanish)

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Topics: chemical hazards; electricity; hazard criteria; hazard evaluation; health hazards; laser damage thresholds; laser radiation; lasers; legislation; medical prevention; physical hazards; Spain. (73289)

CIS 99-1334 Individual monitoring for internal exposure of workers. International Commission on Radiological Protection, Elsevier Science Ltd., The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1GB, United Kingdom, 1997. Vol. 27, No.3/4, x, 164p. Illus. 30 ref., ISBN 0-08-0427502 (In English)

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Topics: absorbed dose; dosimetry; exposure evaluation; ICRP; ionizing radiation; mathematical analysis; metabolic process; permissible radiation doses; personnel monitoring; radiation monitoring; radiation protection; radioactive substances. (73328)

CIS 99-1335 Conditions of acceptance of personal protective equipment: Literature survey and identification of the problem. (French: Conditions d'acceptation des équipements de protection individuelle: étude bibliographique et position du problème) Krawsky G., Davillerd C., Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, Mar. 1997. 50p. Illus. 84 ref. (In French)

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Topics: comfort criteria; ergonomics; human behaviour; literature survey; motivation; personal protective equipment; risk awareness. (73249)

CIS 99-1336 Control of noise in the music entertainment industry - A code of practice. WorkSafe Western Australia Commission, Westcentre, 1260 Hay Street, West Perth, WA 6005, Australia, May 1994. 38p. Illus. Price: AUD 3.00., ISBN 0-7309-5022-0 (In English)

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Topics: Australia; directive; entertainment services; exposure evaluation; noise control; noise level; noise measurement; sound absorption; Western Australia. (73208)

CIS 99-1337 New criteria for future indoor ventilation standards. (Spanish: Nuevos criterios para futuros estándares de ventilación de interiores) Hernández Calleja A., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/ Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1994. 7p. Illus. 9 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: comment on standard; data sheet; determination in air; microclimate; Spain; ventilation design; ventilation systems; ventilation. (73293)

CIS 99-1338 Ventilation assessment using tracer gases. (Spanish: El control de la ventilación mediante gases trazadores) Rosell Farrás M.G., Guardino Solá X., Berenguer Subils M.J., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/ Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1994. 6p. Illus. 8 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: airflow measurement; data sheet; Spain; tracer gases; ventilation design; ventilation systems; ventilation. (73295)

CIS 99-1339 Heat stress assessment. Sweat rate. (Spanish: Evaluación del estrés térmico. Indice de sudoración requerida) Luna Mendaza P., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/ Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1994. 6p. Illus. 3 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: data sheet; heat load; heat stress assessment; heat stress indices; mathematical models; permissible levels; Spain; sweat rate; WBGT index. (73300)

CIS 99-1340 Safety in the design and use of gamma and electron irradiation facilities. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 2nd ed., 1998. iv, 33p. Illus. 30 ref. Price: GBP 16.00., ISBN 0-7176-1621-5 (In English)

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Replaces CIS 94-702. See also CIS 89-1100. Topics: electron beams; emergency organization; gamma ray equipment; hazard evaluation; information of personnel; ionizing radiation; irradiation; legislation; medical supervision; radiation monitoring; radiation protection; radiation shielding; radioactive sources; radioactive substances; safety by design; safety guides; safety officers; safety rules; United Kingdom. (73405)

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CIS 99-1341 Slip, trip and fall accidents occurring during the delivery of mail. Bentley T.A., Haslam R.A., Ergonomics, Dec. 1998, Vol.41, No.12, p.1859-1872. Illus. 16 ref. (In English)

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Data on 1,734 fall cases during the delivery of mail were analysed. The most common initiating events were slips and trips. Slips most often occurred on snow, ice or grass, while trips tended to involve uneven pavements, obstacles and kerbs. Nearly one-fifth of falls occurred on steps, with step falls requiring longer absence from work than falls on the level. Half of all falls occurred during November-February and three-quarters of falls occurred between 7 and 9 a.m. Incidence rates for female employees were 50% higher than for their male colleagues. Further investigations provided data on risk factors related to task, behaviour, footwear and equipment. It is suggested that unsafe working practices, such as reading addresses while walking and taking shortcuts, increase the risk of falls. Organizational issues include management safety activities, training and equipment provision. Topics: analysis of accident causes; causes of accidents; falls on the level; information of personnel; postal services; questionnaire survey; risk factors; sex-linked differences; time of accident; unsafe practices. (73433)

CIS 99-1342 Measurement accuracy of the electrosensitive protective device response time when using the double penetration method. Dźwiarek M., International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 1998, Vol.4, No.3, p.363-384. Illus. 7 ref. (In English)

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Topics: approval; equipment testing; evaluation of equipment; evaluation of technique; safety devices; sensing guards. (73156)

CIS 99-1343 Safety in the generation, accumulation, distribution and use of compressed air. (Spanish: Seguridad en la generación, acumulación, distribución y utilización del aire comprimido) Valle F.A., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1995. ix, 118p. Illus. 13 ref., ISBN 84-7425-408-6 (In Spanish)

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Topics: compressed air; compressed gases; compressors; evaluation of equipment; noise; pressure gauges; safe working methods; safe working pressures; safety checks; safety devices; Spain. (73288)

CIS 99-1344 Guidance on the handling, storage and transport of airbags and seat belt pretensioners. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. iv, 28p. Illus. 13 ref. Price: GBP 7.95., ISBN 0-7176-1598-7 (In English)

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Topics: disposal of harmful waste; explosion hazards; explosive substances; fire hazards; glossary; handling and storage; legislation; nitric ester explosives; pyrotechnical mechanisms; risk factors; safety guides; transport; United Kingdom; warning notices. (73181)

CIS 99-1345 Code of practice for manual handling. WorkSafe Western Australia Commission, Westcentre, 1260 Hay Street, West Perth, WA 6005, Australia, Nov. 1996. 54p. Illus. 5 ref. Price: AUD 3.00. (In English)

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Topics: Australia; directive; hazard evaluation; implementation of control measures; manual handling; risk factors; Western Australia; work design; workplace design. (73202)

CIS 99-1346 Code of practice for prevention of falls at workplaces. WorkSafe Western Australia Commission, Westcentre, 1260 Hay Street, West Perth, WA 6005, Australia, Oct. 1995. 66p. Illus. Price: AUD 3.00. (In English)

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Topics: access to workplaces; Australia; directive; fall arresters; falls of persons; floor openings; hazard evaluation; ladders; protection against falls from heights; responsibilities of employers; risk factors; safety by design; safety nets; Western Australia. (73205)

CIS 99-1347 Health and safety in roof work. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. vi, 90p. Illus. 38 ref. Price: GBP 8.50., ISBN 0-7176-1425-5 (In English)

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Topics: asbestos removal; construction industry; harmful substances; health hazards; legislation; protection against falling objects; protection against falls from heights; roofs; safe working methods; safety and health training; safety by design; safety guides; safety planning; United Kingdom; work at height; work on roofs. (73186)

CIS 99-1348 Code of practice for excavation. WorkSafe Western Australia Commission, Westcentre, 1260 Hay Street, West Perth, WA 6005, Australia, Dec. 1996. 64p. Illus. Price: AUD 3.00. (In English)

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Topics: Australia; directive; glossary; ground consolidation; hazard evaluation; pile driving; propping; risk factors; safety checks; safety engineering; trench shoring; trenching and excavating; Western Australia. (73204)

CIS 99-1349 Safety at power-operated paper cutting guillotines: Your responsibilities. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. 4p. Illus. 3 ref. (In English)

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Topics: check lists; information of personnel; paper guillotines and trimmers; safe working methods; safety checks; safety devices; safety guides. (73406)

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CIS 99-1350 Method for evaluating germicidal ultraviolet inactivation of biocontaminated surfaces. Gorsuch E.L., Grinshpun S.A., Willeke K., Reponen T., Moss C.E., Jensen P.A., International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 1998, Vol.4, No.3, p.287-297. Illus. 15 ref. (In English)

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Topics: biological hazards; contamination criteria; description of technique; disinfection of equipment; evaluation of technique; microorganisms; ultraviolet radiation. (73151)

CIS 99-1351 Non-infectious biological hazards. (French: Risques biologiques autres qu'infectieux) Perdrix A., Madon N., Maitre A., Parat S., Mann S., Clavel T., Encyclopédie médico-chirurgicale, Toxicologie-Pathologie professionnelle, 2nd Quarter 1997, No.115, 6p. 70 ref. (In French)

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Topics: agriculture; bacteria; bacterial toxins; biological hazards; cancer; carcinogenic effects; encyclopaedia; fungi; immuno-allergy; inhalation toxicity; literature survey; microorganisms; mutagenic effects; mycotoxins; respiratory diseases; sick building syndrome; viruses. (73212)

CIS 99-1352 The control of legionellosis in hot and cold water systems. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. 4p. 17 ref. (In English)

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Topics: biocides; chlorine dioxide; infection control; ionization; legionellosis; piping; public water supply; storage tanks; temperature control; water heaters; water treatment. (73407)

CIS 99-1353 A code of practice for hepatitis B and HIV/AIDS in the workplace. WorkSafe Western Australia Commission, Westcentre, 1260 Hay Street, West Perth, WA 6005, Australia, Feb. 1994. 20p. Illus. Price: AUD 3.00., ISBN 0-7309-3959-6 (In English)

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Topics: Australia; directive; disposal of harmful waste; high-risk groups; immunodeficiency syndrome; infection control; infectious hepatitis; vaccination; Western Australia. (73206)

CIS 99-1354 A code of practice for the prevention and control of Legionnaires' disease. WorkSafe Western Australia Commission, Westcentre, 1260 Hay Street, West Perth, WA 6005, Australia, July 1995. 37p. Illus. 7 ref. Price: AUD 3.00., ISBN 0-7309-3974-X (In English)

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Topics: air conditioning; Australia; biocides; cooling towers; directive; hot-water heating systems; infection control; legionellosis; preventive maintenance; safety by design; Western Australia. (73207)

CIS 99-1355 Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Publications Office, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington D.C. 20210, USA, 1996. 25p. Illus. 14 ref. (In English)

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Topics: biological hazards; exposure records; housekeeping; immunodeficiency syndrome; infection control; infectious diseases; infectious hepatitis; information of personnel; legislation; medical supervision; personal protective equipment; USA; vaccination; warning notices. (73337)

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CIS 99-1356 Survey of manual handling tasks. Ciriello V.M., Snook S.H, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Mar. 1999, Vol.23, No.3, p.149-156. 37 ref. (In English)

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Analyses of manual handling tasks (lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling and carrying) performed during a 13-year period at 2,442 broad-based industrial locations in the USA were collected and reviewed. The components of each manual handling task were summarized into median composite tasks. Most lifting, lowering, and carrying tasks were acceptable to only a low percentage of the women in the study based on psychophysically determined criteria, and the extreme ranges found in some tasks also presented unacceptable loads for the men. NIOSH Lifting Indices for the median lifting and lowering tasks were 1.9 and 1.8 respectively, indicating a need for job redesign. Median composite pushing and pulling tasks were acceptable to a high percentage of both men and women. This survey may be used as a guide for scientists when developing research designs in the area of manual handling. Topics: design of equipment; job study; manual handling; manual lifting; maximum acceptable weight of lift; motion study; pulling tasks; pushing tasks; sex-linked differences; work design. (73174)

CIS 99-1357 Ergonomic design of lighting conditions. (French: Aménagement ergonomique des conditions lumineuses) Meyer J.J., Encyclopédie médico-chirurgicale, Toxicologie-Pathologie professionnelle, 3rd Quarter 1997, No.116, 17p. Illus. 33 ref. (In French)

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Replaces CIS 87-1110. Topics: encyclopaedia; ergonomics; illumination levels; lighting and colour; lighting; literature survey; luminance measurement; photometry; visual comfort; workplace design; workplaces. (73217)

CIS 99-1358 Carpal tunnel syndrome and other wrist/hand symptoms and signs in male and female car assembly workers. Zetterberg C., Öfverholm T., International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Mar. 1999, Vol.23, No.3, p.193-204. 65 ref. (In English)

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This study of 564 car assembly workers, 440 men 124 women doing the same work, focussed on subjective symptoms and physical examination signs concerning the wrist/hand. Attempts to find specific exposure factors of importance were also made. Women had more subjective wrist/hand symptoms and physical signs from joints, tendons and nerves than had men. Anthropometric measures such as wrist diameters, height, weight or body mass index did not explain the signs. There were correlations between female sex, smoking and signs of carpal tunnel syndrome. In a subset of 15 workers, there were no cases with lowered nerve conduction velocity, but four with decreased thermotest threshold among those with numbness, Phalen's or Tinel's signs. Topics: assembly-line work; body mechanics; carpal-tunnel syndrome; epidemiologic study; hand; median nerve; motor vehicle industry; nervous conduction; Raynaud's phenomenon; repetitive work; risk factors; sensation thresholds; sex-linked differences; smoking; upper extremity disorders; wrist. (73177)

CIS 99-1359 Upper limb symptoms and occupational aspects in manicurists. Coury H.J.C.G., Mattar F.L., Fernandes L.S., Oishi J., International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Mar. 1999, Vol.23, No.3, p.139-147. Illus. 18 ref. (In English)

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Seventy female manicurists were compared with seventy housewives, matched for age and social class, in relation to upper limb symptoms. The manicurists were twice as likely to experience musculoskeletal symptoms as the housewives. Some types of symptoms, such as trembling, sensation of heaviness, and temperature alterations, were experienced only by the manicurists. The manicurists were almost three times more likely to experience pain symptoms. Although the difference was not significant, the production rate for the non-symptomatic manicurists was 18% higher than for symptomatic ones. Results suggest the necessity of redesigning nail clippers. Topics: beauty parlours; design of equipment; hand; questionnaire survey; repetitive strain injury; repetitive work; tremor; upper extremity disorders; work posture. (73173)

CIS 99-1360 Computer mouse and track-ball operation: Similarities and differences in posture, muscular load and perceived exertion. Karlqvist L., Bernmark E., Ekenvall L., Hagberg M., Isaksson A., Rostö T., International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Mar. 1999, Vol.23, No.3, p.157-169. Illus. 26 ref. (In English)

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Posture, muscular load, perceived exertion, preference and productivity were investigated in 20 healthy VDU-operators during text editing with two different data input devices, a mouse and a track-ball. Arm support reduced muscle activity in the neck/shoulder region irrespective of the input device used. A table height lower than 3cm above elbow height allowed arm and shoulder support without undue shoulder elevation. Work with the track-ball entailed more wrist extension than work with the mouse. Perceived exertion ratings were lower for the shoulder and higher for the hand with track-ball than with mouse operation. Women elevated and rotated the right shoulder outwards more often than men during work with both input devices. Electromyography results showed higher activity among the women than among the men in two of the examined muscles. This may relate to anthropometric differences which influence biomechanical load moments or to the observed differences in working techniques between men and women. Topics: computer terminals; design of equipment; ergonomic evaluation; forearm rotation; man-computer interfaces; measurement of load on muscles; muscle contractor activity; muscular work; physical workload; sex-linked differences; upper extremities; work posture. (73175)

CIS 99-1361 The influence of computer monitor height on head and neck posture. Burgess-Limerick R., Plooy A., Fraser K., Ankrum D.R., International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Mar. 1999, Vol.23, No.3, p.171-179. Illus. 21 ref. (In English)

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The influence of "eye level" and "low" monitor locations on the head and neck posture of subjects performing a word processing task was investigated. Lowering the monitor to a position 18° below eye level had no significant effect on the position of the neck relative to the trunk, while mean flexion of the head relative to the neck increased by 5°. In the "eye level" condition the mean gaze angle was 17° below the eye-ear line, and in the "low" condition the average gaze angle was 25° below the eye-ear line. Lowering the monitor thus allows gaze angles closer to that preferred (somewhere between 35° and 44° below the eye-ear line) to be adopted. This suggests that recommendations of the "top of monitor at eye height" type must be questioned. Topics: angle of vision; computer terminals; CRT display terminals; design of equipment; ergonomic evaluation; man-computer interfaces; motion study; visual comfort; work posture. (73176)

CIS 99-1362 Architecture of an expert system for ergonomics analysis and design. Gilad I., Karni R., International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Mar. 1999, Vol.23, No.3, p.205-221. Illus. 23 ref. (In English)

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The architecture of a computerized ergonomics expert system (ERGOEX) for the analysis, evaluation and design of a workplace is described. The methodology has been developed for both expert and non-expert practitioners, who can operate the system using an interactive dialogue. The analysis function is expressed as hierarchy, workplace structure, environment, and evaluation and failure analysis at the highest level, and further breakdowns at lower levels. The design process is divided into data input, generation of recommendations, critiquing, and referral to sources for basic supplementary information. Topics: anthropometry; computer aided design; description of technique; design of equipment; equipment layout; ergonomic evaluation; work posture; workplace design. (73178)

CIS 99-1363 Development of anthropometric work environment for Taiwanese workers. Wang E.M., Wang M.J., Yeh W.Y., Shih Y.C., Lin Y.C., International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Jan. 1999, Vol.23, No.1-2, p.3-8. Illus. 5 ref. (In English)

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First-stage extended results of an anthropometry survey project in Taiwan are presented. The purpose of the project was to construct a static and dynamic anthropometric database for local workers, for use by engineers involved in designing work-related facilities. Based on the worker population structure in Taiwan's main industries, 1,200 subjects were measured. The database consists of data for 266 static-body dimensions and 42 dynamic ranges of motion. The statistical data are presented in a conventional paper hardcopy handbook and a computerized on-line searching system. It is expected that the data can be used by engineers to create ergonomically designed equipment, devices, and work environment for local workers, thereby ensuring a safe work environment. Based on such data, the primary dimensions for work environment design applications are also proposed. Topics: anthropometry; body mechanics; computerized data bases; ergonomic evaluation; ergonomics; sex-linked differences; Taiwan (China); workplace design. (73306)

CIS 99-1364 Biomechanical parameters on body segments of Korean adults. Park S.J., Park S.C., Kim J.H., Kim C.B., International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Jan. 1999, Vol.23, No.1-2, p.23-31. Illus. 15 ref. (In English)

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Anthropometric and kinetic characteristics of Korean adults are investigated. Dimensions, immersion method for volumes and reaction board method for centers of masses are directly measured. The anthropometric characteristics of eighteen body segments on a sample of 1,199 male subjects and 937 female subjects whose ages range between 20 and 39 are used to estimate segment lengths as a fraction of body height. Thirty-one male subjects and 29 female subjects in their twenties and thirties are served for anthropometric and kinetic measurements of body segments according to the Röhrer index. Obtained data are compared with cadaver data in Dempster (1955), Matsui (1958) and Clauser et al. (1969). Also, to observe anthropometric and kinetic trends of Korean adults, results are compared with the results in Jung (1993) and Lim (1994). Topics: anthropometry; body mechanics; computerized data bases; ergonomic evaluation; ergonomics; Korea Rep. of; sex-linked differences. (73307)

CIS 99-1365 A novel optimization model for predicting trunk muscle forces during asymmetric lifting tasks. Chung M.K., Song Y.W., Hong Y., Choi K.I., International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Jan. 1999, Vol.23, No.1-2, p.41-50. Illus. 19 ref. (In English)

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Repetitive asymmetric postures frequently occur in manual materials handling tasks and such asymmetric lifting has been epidemiologically linked to low back pain. An optimization model revised to take into account the activities of trunk muscles during asymmetric lifting tasks is proposed. Also, three optimization models (minimize maximum muscle intensity MIN_I_MAXl, minimize sum of magnitudes of the muscle forces raised to power 3: MIN_F³, and minimize sum of the muscle intensities raised to power 3: MIN_I³) are compared under various asymmetric lifting conditions. The revised model not only reflects the twisting effect of muscle force vectors for eight primary trunk muscles when trunk rotation is involved, but also accurately predicts the forces of left erector spinae, left latissimus dorsi and left external oblique muscles when compared with EMG signals obtained from experiments. Furthermore, MIN_I_MAXl exhibits the best prediction capability among the three optimization models. Topics: backache; design of equipment; ergonomic evaluation; ergonomics; manual lifting; mathematical models; measurement of load on muscles; rotation (movement); static muscle strength; trunk injuries; workplace design. (73308)

CIS 99-1366 Ergonomics of grab unloaders for bulk materials handling. Courtney A.J., Chan H.S., International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Jan. 1999, Vol.23, No.1-2, p.61-66. Illus. 6 ref. (In English)

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An ergonomic study of operator cabs for grab unloaders is presented. The results demonstrated that the drivers adopted poor postures, partially owing to the basic geometry of the situation and partially because they used only the central lower front window for downward vision and control boxes obstructed vision. These problems have been exacerbated by introducing extremely large bulk carriers that have a wider hold than the previous ships used. Topics: angle of vision; backache; bulk materials handling; drivers cabs; drivers seats; drivers; ergonomics; loaders; loading and unloading equipment; neck disorders; physical fatigue; ship holds; work posture. (73309)

CIS 99-1367 Human-robot interaction in an aircraft wing drilling system. Lin C.T., Wang M.J.J., International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Jan. 1999, Vol.23, No.1-2, p.83-94. Illus. 10 ref. (In English)

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A robot drilling system in the Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation of Taiwan is examined. Work procedures, human errors and robot failures are also assessed. Based on those assessments, countermeasures and feasible recommendations are proposed to enhance the hybrid system's safety and performance. In addition, some of the recommendations are applied toward the system studied, along with the implementation results presented. Topics: aircraft industry; design of equipment; ergonomics; man-machine interfaces; robots; safety and productivity; safety by design; workplace design. (73310)

CIS 99-1368 Musculoskeletal, visual and psychosocial stress in VDU operators before and after multidisciplinary ergonomic interventions. Aarås A., Horgen G., Bjørset H.H., Ro O., Thoresen M., Applied Ergonomics, Oct. 1998, Vol.29, No.5, p.335-354. Illus. 77 ref. (In English)

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Three serial interventions were carried out on two groups of VDU workers: a new lighting system, new workstations (providing support for the forearm and hand) and an optometric examination and corrections if needed. Both groups reported significant improvement in lighting conditions and visual conditions and significantly reduced visual discomfort and glare. Significant reduction of headache was found in one of the groups. Optometric corrections reduced the visual discomfort in both groups. Before the workstation changes there were no significant differences between the groups regarding shoulder pain and static trapezius electromyography load. Two years after the intervention, a significant reduction of shoulder pain was reported in the two groups in parallel with a significant reduction in static trapezius load. Pain in the forearm and hand showed no significant changes during the study period. However, there appeared to be a relationship between pain in the forearm and hand and the time the operator used the mouse. Topics: artificial lighting; backache; comfort assessment; comparative study; CRT display terminals; electromyography; illumination levels; luminance; migraine; neuropsychic stress; shoulder; stress factors; upper extremity disorders; visual comfort; workplace design. (73377)

CIS 99-1369 Workplace improvements that can reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders - Experiences of the WISE approach in the Philippines. Kawakami T., Batino J.M., Asian-Pacific Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety, Dec. 1998, Vol.5, No.3, p.60-63. Illus. 3 ref. (In English)

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Describes the application of the WISE (Work Improvements in Small Enterprises) approach for reducing musculoskeletal disorders in small manufacturing industries in the Philippines. Topics: manufacturing industries; materials handling; musculoskeletal diseases; Philippines; small enterprises; welfare facilities; work organization; workplace design. (73379)

CIS 99-1370 Virtual environments applications and applied ergonomics. Wilson J.R., Applied Ergonomics, Feb. 1999, Vol.30, No.1, p.3-9. Illus. 39 ref. (In English)

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The usability of virtual environments has attracted considerable efforts from ergonomists. Work has included studies of the side or after effects of participation in a virtual environment (VE) as well as the appropriateness of the Virtual Reality hardware and software interfaces and the understanding of factors which determine participant performance. Equally important for applied ergonomics is to understand how best to specify, build, implement and evaluate VE solutions to everyday industrial, commercial, educational and medical problems. The potential value of ergonomics applied to VEs, and vice versa, are discussed. Two particular instances of VE development relevant to applied ergonomics are described - structured development and evaluation of industrial training and participatory redesign of workplaces. This paper is one of a number of contributions to a special issue on ergonomics in the study and use of VEs. Topics: computer aided design; computer simulation; ergonomics; man-computer interfaces; motion study; work study; workers participation; workplace design. (73429)

CIS 99-1371 Physical ergonomics of virtual environment use. Nichols S., Applied Ergonomics, Feb. 1999, Vol.30, No.1, p.79-90. Illus. 31 ref. (In English)

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The types of problems that may be experienced by Virtual Reality (VR) users are investigated. Initial concerns have been voiced about various issues concerning the design of VR equipment, particularly the physical ergonomics of head-mounted displays (HMD) and hand-held input devices, and the problems associated with display resolution and lags. This study investigated a number of VR users' perceptions of the types of physical ergonomics issues that they were aware of when participating in a number of different virtual environments (VEs), using different VR systems. Issues highlighted as either causing participants discomfort or interfering with their experience of the VE were: discomfort from static posture requirements, general discomfort from wearing the HMD, difficulty becoming accustomed to 3D hand held input devices, dissatisfaction with deficits in the visual display and fear of getting "tangled" in connecting cables. The implications of these findings for developers, implementers and users of VR are discussed. Topics: comfort assessment; computer simulation; design of equipment; ergonomic evaluation; ergonomics; flicker; latency; motion study; questionnaire survey; simulation facilities; visual comfort. (73430)

CIS 99-1372 Evaluation of work-rest schedules with respect to the effects of postural workload in standing work. Van Dieën J.H., Oude Vrielink H.H.E., Ergonomics, Dec. 1998, Vol.41, No.12, p.1832-1844. Illus. 32 ref. (In English)

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The influence of four work-rest schedules (60min shift-15min break, 45-15, 30-15, 30-30) on acute effects of physical workload in the back and legs due to standing work was investigated in 12 poultry inspectors. Subjective discomfort in the legs and back, and swelling in the distal lower leg were significantly affected, with the 60-15 schedule leading to a higher postural load as compared with the other schedules. No effect on spinal shrinkage was found. It was concluded that the 60-15 schedule should be avoided. An optimal work-rest schedule considering visco-elastic deformation of the spine would probably involve frequent short breaks, whereas longer breaks would seem more effective considering leg swelling. Topics: back disorders; backache; food industry; human experiments; lower extremity disorders; physical workload; questionnaire survey; spinal column; standing posture; work posture; work-rest schedules. (73431)

CIS 99-1373 Working in a moving environment. Wertheim A.H., Ergonomics, Dec. 1998, Vol.41, No.12, p.1845-1858. 64 ref. (In English)

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Theories concerning the question of how and why working in a moving environment may affect performance are reviewed. It is argued that performance decrements can be expected to occur as a result of general factors or as a result of specific impairments of particular human skills. General effects happen when simulated or real environmental motion reduces motivation (due to motion sickness), increases fatigue (due to increased energy requirements), or creates balance problems. Specific effects of moving environments on task performance may only be expected through biomechanical influences on particular skills such as perception (interference with oculomotor control) or motor skills (such as manual tracking). There is no evidence for direct effects of motion on performance in purely cognitive tasks. Topics: literature survey; motion sickness; motion; perceptual-motor performance; physical fatigue; sense of balance; sex-linked differences; simulation facilities; work capacity. (73432)

CIS 99-1374 Optimisation of the contrast of visual displays - Reduction of the psychophysiological stress. (German: Optimierung des Bildschirmkontrastes - Reduktion der psychophysiologischen Beanspruchung) Pfister E., Lindner H., Ferl T., Zeitschrift für Arbeitswissenschaft, 1996, Vol.50, No.3, p.154-161. Illus. 54 ref. (In German)

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Topics: computers; contrast; CRT display terminals; ergonomics; experimental determination; neuropsychic stress; sensorimotor activities; visual comfort. (73489)

CIS 99-1375 Chronic fatigue syndrome: A 20th century illness?. Wessely S., Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, 1997, Vol.23, Suppl.3, p.17-34. 192 ref. (In English)

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The history and meaning of chronic fatigue syndrome is reviewed. Other terms previously used for the disease include myalgic encephalomyelitis and immune deficiency syndrome. Relevant research linking chronic fatigue syndrome with somatization is also reviewed. Topics: chronic diseases; diagnosis; fatigue; history; immunodeficiency syndrome; literature survey; neurasthenia. (73141)

CIS 99-1376 Identification of ergonomic-related hazards in an industrial sample using the national occupational exposure survey. Biersner R.J., Winn F. J., International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 1998, Vol.4, No.3, p.299-316. 10 ref. (In English)

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Topics: cold workplaces; exposure evaluation; harmful physical agents; job-exposure relation; radiofrequency radiation; repetitive work; risk factors; safety consciousness; sensorimotor activities; survey; upper extremities; USA; vibration; work posture. (73152)

CIS 99-1377 Alterations in shoulder muscle activity due to changes in data entry organisation. Fernström E.A.C., Åborg C.M., International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Mar. 1999, Vol.23, No.3, p.231-240. Illus. 23 ref. (In English)

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Shoulder muscular load was measured in 22 females working at their data entry workplaces, during a whole working day. The activity from both trapezius muscles was measured by electromyography before and after a reorganization programme intended to redistribute repetitive work and provide new work tasks. The change in work organization did not change the magnitude of muscular load nor the duration and frequency of rest periods, but decreased musculoskeletal problems. The subjects' increased desk work involved greater muscular load than did data entry, but also allowed more movement. The changes in work tasks seemed to be important, although small. In repetitive work, organizational changes aimed at reducing musculoskeletal disorders should focus on providing employees with tasks that afford variations in muscular load. Topics: cervicobrachial syndrome; CRT display terminals; data processing equipment; ergonomic evaluation; muscle contractor activity; muscular work; office work; physical workload; repetitive strain injury; repetitive work; shoulder; work design; workplace design. (73179)

CIS 99-1378 The relationship between low back discomfort ratings and the NIOSH lifting index. Wang M.J.J., Garg A., Chang Y.C., Shih Y.C., Yeh W.Y., Lee C.L., Human Factors, Sep. 1998, Vol.40, No.3, p.509-515. Illus. 15 ref. (In English)

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The relation between low-back discomfort ratings and use of the revised NIOSH lifting guide was evaluated among 97 workers performing manual material handling (MMH) tasks. The workers were surveyed on site in 15 factories and a questionnaire was designed to systematically collect job-related information. Approximately 90% of the workers had suffered various degrees of lower back discomfort, and 80% had sought medical treatment. The survey showed that 42 of the 97 jobs analyzed had a recommended weight limit of 0, which was attributed to either a horizontal distance or a lifting frequency that exceeded the bounds of the NIOSH lifting index. Apparently, the limits for horizontal distance and maximum allowable frequency are too stringent to accommodate many existing MMH jobs. For the remaining 55 jobs, the significant positive correlation obtained between the lifting index and the severity of low-back discomfort suggests that the lifting index is reliable in assessing the potential risk of low-back injury in MMH. Topics: backache; comment on directive; ergonomic evaluation; manual handling; manual lifting; maximum acceptable weight of lift; questionnaire survey. (73383)

CIS 99-1379 Ageing and work: Visual function. (Spanish: Envejecimiento y trabajo: la visión) Pérez Bilbao J., Nogareda Cuixart C., Salvador Peracaula E., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/ Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1994. 5p. 12 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: age-linked differences; ageing; data sheet; physiology of vision; Spain; visual function disorders. (73298)

CIS 99-1380 Working safely with video display terminals. U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Publications Office, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington D.C. 20210, USA, 1997. iii, 28p. Illus. 17 ref. (In English)

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Topics: artificial lighting; check lists; CRT display terminals; data sheet; design of equipment; electromagnetic radiation; health hazards; musculoskeletal diseases; USA; visual fatigue; work design; workplace design. (73335)

CIS 99-1381 DSE health problems: User-based assessments of DSE health risks. Travis D., Heasman T., Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. vi, 47p. 2 ref. Price: GBP 20.00., ISBN 0-7176-1647-9 (In English)

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Topics: artificial lighting; backache; CRT display terminals; eye irritation; fatigue; hazard evaluation; health hazards; migraine; neck disorders; questionnaire survey; risk factors; shoulder; thermal environment; visual function disorders; workplace design. (73410)

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CIS 99-1382 Perceived job stress and mental health in precision machine workers in Japan: A two year cohort study. Mino Y., Shigemi J., Tsuda T., Yasuda N., Bebbington P., Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Jan. 1999, Vol.56, No.1, p.41-45. 24 ref. (In English)

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A survey including a general heath questionnaire and a questionnaire about perceived job stress was carried out. The two year risks of developing mental ill health were assessed relative to perceived job stress. To control for potential confounding factors, multiple logistic regression analyses were conducted. Workers who reported aspects of perceived job stress showed a greater two year risk than those without stress. Multiple logistic regression analyses showed that some components of perceived job stress were associated with a higher two year risk, among which "not allowed to make mistakes" showed the largest adjusted odds ratio. "Poor relationship with superior" had a significant effect on mental health only in women, with an adjusted odds ratio of 3.79. Certain specific items of perceived job stress seem to be associated with mental ill heath in workers. These could broadly be described as job strain or job demands items. Topics: cohort study; human relations; job dissatisfaction; mental health; neuropsychic stress; precision workers in metal etc.; sex-linked differences; stress factors; subjective assessment. (73324)

CIS 99-1383 Shiftwork and myocardial infarction: A case-control study. Knutsson A., Hallquist J., Reuterwall C., Theorell T., Åkerstedt T., Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Jan. 1999, Vol.56, No.1, p.46-50. 15 ref. (In English)

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Previous studies have indicated an association between shiftwork and coronary heart disease. The increased risk could be due to job strain, which could act as a mediator of disease. There is also a possibility that interaction between shiftwork and job strain could occur that may induce or modify the development of disease. This study was conducted to explore the relation between shiftwork, job strain, and myocardial infarction. 2006 cases with acute first time myocardial infarction were compared with 2642 controls without symptoms of myocardial infarction, and obtained from the same population that gave rise to the cases. Myocardial infarction risk was associated with shiftwork both in men and women. In the age group 45-55, the relative risk was 1.6 in men and 3.0 in women. The results cannot be explained by job strain, age, job education level, or smoking. No interaction was round between shiftwork and job strain. The findings indicate that shiftwork is associated with myocardial infarction in both men and women. The mechanism is unclear, but the relation cannot be explained by job strain, smoking, or job education level. Topics: age-linked differences; case-control study; coronary diseases; myocardial infarction; sex-linked differences; shift work; smoking; stress factors. (73325)

CIS 99-1384 Technological stress: Psychophysiological aspects of working with modern information technology. Arnetz B.B., Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, 1997, Vol.23, Suppl.3, p.97-103. Illus. 43 ref. (In English)

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In a study of the bodily, mental and psychophysiological reactions of employees involved in the design of advanced telecommunications systems and of office employees using regular video display technology, several stress-related psychosomatic disorders were identified. They include sleep disturbances, psychophysiological stress and somatic complaints. Controlled intervention programmes aimed at enhancing organizational structures and individual coping strategies have proved effective in counteracting the negative effects of working with information technology. The two-way interaction between the external information technology environment and bodily and mental reactions needs to be taken into account in the design and use of modern information technology. Topics: biological effects; computers; CRT display terminals; human factors; mental health; neuropsychic stress; new technologies; office work; programme evaluation; psychological and psychiatric services; psychological effects; psychosomatic disorders; questionnaire survey; sleep disturbances; social aspects; telecommunications. (73144)

CIS 99-1385 Suicide, deprivation, and unemployment: Record linkage study. Lewis G., Sloggett A., British Medical Journal, 7 Nov. 1998, Vol.317, No.7168. p.1283-1286. 19 ref. (In English)

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Topics: social aspects; suicide; survey; unemployment; United Kingdom. (73159)

CIS 99-1386 Stress induced by mental work. (French: Astreinte induite par le travail mental) Doppler F., Falzon P., Encyclopédie médico-chirurgicale, Toxicologie-Pathologie professionnelle, 2nd Quarter 1997, No.115, 6p. Illus. 20 ref. (In French)

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Replaces CIS 87-1111. Topics: encyclopaedia; fatigue; human failure; literature survey; man-machine interfaces; mental stress; mental work; mental workload; stress evaluation; stress factors; subjective assessment; visual tasks. (73213)

CIS 99-1387 Study of mental health at work: A theoretical, methodological and technical proposal. (Spanish: Estudio de la integridad mental en el trabajo. Propuesta teórica, metodológica y técnica) Martínez Alcántara S., Salud de los Trabajadores, Jan. 1997, Vol.5, No.1, p.5-18. 37 ref. (In Spanish)

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The relevance of the production process, as well as the need for a precise conceptual definition of mental health or sickness, is emphasized. Objective and subjective alienation are explained as a direct consequence of the production process, and the appearance of mental disorders associated with the work process is thus explained from a psychosocial point of view. The study of the personality of workers is considered as an intermediate category rather than a direct cause of mental disorder. Active participation of the workers in the research process is regarded as fundamental. Therefore, participatory approach and social representation at work are used as tools to explore workers subjectivity. Topics: behaviour study; character; mental disorders; mental health; mental illness; psychology and sociology; psychology of work organization; social aspects; Venezuela; workers participation. (73271)

CIS 99-1388 The writing on the wall. Edwards A., Safety and Health Practitioner, Jan. 1999, Vol.17, No.1, p.22-24. (In English)

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Topics: journalism; safety and health training; safety programmes; survival; training course; traumatic neurosis; violence. (73425)

CIS 99-1389 Bullying, burnout and well-being among assistant nurses. Einarsen S., Matthiesen S., Skogstad A., Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand, Dec. 1998, Vol.14, No.6, p.563-568. 35 ref. (In English)

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Bullying at work is studied in a representative sample of 745 Norwegian assistant nurses. While 4.8% of the assistant nurses currently experienced problems with bullying, 8.4% had former experiences as victims of bullying. Moreover, one out of five had witnessed others being bullied. The most common kinds of bullying behaviour experienced by the victims were serious slander, rumours and silent hostility. Fellow assistant nurses and nurses were seen as the offenders in most cases. None of the victims felt bullied by patients or relatives. Bullied assistant nurses had significantly higher levels of burnout, lowered job-satisfaction and lowered psychological well-being compared with their non-bullied colleagues. Topics: bullying; human relations; job dissatisfaction; neuropsychic stress; nursing personnel; overstrain; psychological effects; questionnaire survey; social aspects; stress factors. (73434)

CIS 99-1390 Victims of bullying at work in Ireland. O'Moore M., Seigne E., McGuire L., Smith M., Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand, Dec. 1998, Vol.14, No.6, p.569-574. 37 ref. (In English)

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Results from a study involving self-referred victims of workplace bullying in Ireland are presented. The nature and effects of bullying are examined, as are views of the causes of victimization. Findings support international research that bullying is damaging to the physical and mental health and to the careers of victims. The results highlight the need for early intervention and the development of anti-bullying programs in the workplace. Topics: bullying; discriminatory practices; human relations; neuropsychic stress; psychological effects; sickness absenteeism; stress factors. (73435)

CIS 99-1391 The distinction between workplace bullying and workplace violence and the ramifications for OHS. Barron O., Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand, Dec. 1998, Vol.14, No.6, p.575-580. 22 ref. (In English)

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It is argued that workplace violence and workplace bullying are discrete phenomena and have different implications for OSH management and prevention. Preventive strategies are suggested for dealing with both problems. It is also suggested that such strategies will be more effective when systemic forms of workplace bullying and violence are addressed. Topics: behaviour prediction; bullying; discriminatory practices; human behaviour; human relations; plant safety and health organization; violence. (73436)

CIS 99-1392 Workplace bullying: Do something!. Rayner C., Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand, Dec. 1998, Vol.14, No.6, p.581-585. 9 ref. (In English)

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Results of two large UK surveys on bullying at work are summarized and data pertinent to occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals are presented. Beyond the pervasiveness of the problem, of particular note are the stress levels apparently caused by bullying at work, and the psychological consequences. The actions of individuals as a result of being bullied are examined, revealing difficulties in finding support and resolving the issue. A case is made that respondents report a culture of acceptance of bullying within their workplaces. It is suggested that a lack of overt action by those in supportive roles such as trade union representatives, personnel managers and OSH professionals can contribute to sustaining this culture. Topics: bullying; discriminatory practices; human behaviour; human relations; neuropsychic stress; psychological effects. (73437)

CIS 99-1393 The role of workplace conflict in occupational health and safety. Tidwell A., Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand, Dec. 1998, Vol.14, No.6, p.587-592. 24 ref. (In English)

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It is argued that there are several key issues that impact on or are impacted by conflict, namely stress, bullying and workplace violence. As such, conflict is a workplace hazard that can dramatically affect employee safety and health. It is argued that a piecemeal approach to workplace conflict fails to account for its systemic nature, leaving conflict unresolved. Topics: bullying; discriminatory practices; human behaviour; human relations; neuropsychic stress; sickness absenteeism; violence. (73438)

CIS 99-1394 Taking risks, complacency and other forms of carelessness. (French: Prise de risque, "dérives" et autres imprudences) Monteau M., Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, Apr. 1997. 161p. Illus. 177 ref. (In French)

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Topics: hazard evaluation; human behaviour; human factors; information of personnel; motivation; occupational safety; psychology of accident prevention; risk awareness; safety and health training; safety rules; social aspects. (73250)

CIS 99-1395 Prevention of psychosocial workplace risks. (Spanish: Introducción a la prevención de riesgos laborales de origen psicosocial) Alvarez Cuenca R., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1996. 28p. Illus. 12 ref., ISBN 84-7425-452-3 (In Spanish)

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Topics: conditions of work; neuropsychic effects; neuropsychic stress; psychology and sociology; psychology of work organization; social aspects; Spain; work organization. (73285)

CIS 99-1396 Stress at work. Publications Dissemination, EID, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226-1998, USA, 1999. 26p. Illus. 12 ref. (In English)

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Topics: cardiovascular disorders; conditions of work; health hazards; human relations; mental health; musculoskeletal diseases; neuropsychic stress; role of management; stress factors; work design; work organization. (73190)

CIS 99-1397 Work in isolation. (Spanish: Trabajos en situación de aislamiento) Oncins de Frutos M., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/ Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1994. 5p. 5 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: data sheet; human relations; psychological effects; psychology and sociology; risk factors; Spain; work in isolation. (73294)

CIS 99-1398 Stress prevention: Intervention on the individual worker. (Spanish: Prevención del estrés: intervención sobre el individuo) Martín Daza F., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/ Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1994. 8p. 12 ref. (In Spanish)

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Topics: data sheet; human behaviour; human relations; neuropsychic stress; psychology and sociology; Spain; stress evaluation; stress factors. (73299)

CIS 99-1399 Organizational interventions to reduce work stress: Are they effective?. Parkes K.R., Sparkes T.J., Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. iv, 52p. Illus. 71 ref. Price: GBP 20.00., ISBN 0-7176-1625-8 (In English)

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Topics: flexible working time; literature survey; neuropsychic stress; social aspects; stress factors; stress studies; work design; work organization; work time schedules; workers participation; workload assessment. (73408)

CIS 99-1400 From accidents to assaults: How organisational responses to traumatic incidents can prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the workplace. Rick J., Young K., Guppy A., Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. xii, 101p. 45 ref. Price: GBP 32.50., ISBN 0-7176-1631-2 (In English)

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Topics: hazard evaluation; high-risk groups; mental illness; psychological and psychiatric services; role of management; role of supervisory staff; safety and health training; social aspects; traumatic neurosis; violence. (73409)

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