| Document ID (ISN) | 104030 |
| CIS number |
05-354 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0815-6409 - Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand |
| Year |
2004 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Author(s) |
McBride D., Nelsen K. |
| Title |
Wood dust exposure in small New Zealand woodworking companies |
| Bibliographic information |
Oct.2004, Vol.20, No.5, p.465-472. Illus. 17 ref. |
| Abstract |
This study investigates wood dust exposure in small woodworking companies in New Zealand. 58 employees of 14 companies underwent personal respirable dust sampling and completed a self-administered exposure assessment questionnaire. 26 participants had exposure levels exceeding the New Zealand recommended workplace exposure standard of 5mg/m3. Although the survey size was small, dust exposure in small workplaces appears to be greater than that in large workplaces. Preventive measures include modern local exhaust ventilation, better cleaning procedures and the use of respiratory protective equipment during high-risk processes. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
wood dust; small enterprises; woodworking industry; respirable dust; New Zealand |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
threshold limit values; local exhaust; personal sampling; personal protective equipment; exposure evaluation; questionnaire survey; cleaning of workplaces; subjective assessment |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | New Zealand |
| Subject(s) |
Dust, aerosols and related diseases
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Lumber and the woodworking industry
Small and medium-sized enterprises
Woodworking industry
|
