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Document ID (ISN)104324
CIS number 05-623
ISSN - Serial title 1047-322X - Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
Year 2003
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Tharr D.
Title Hazards associated with the manufacture and repair of neon lights
Bibliographic information Jan. 2003, Vol.18, No.1, p.1-9. Illus. 40 ref.
Abstract NIOSH received a request for a health hazard evaluation from the owner of a small business that manufactures and repairs neon tubes for commercial signs or artwork. The owner, who was also the sole worker, was concerned about possible health effects related to his exposures to mercury, lead and cadmium. A site visit was carried out by a NIOSH health hygienist. A review of the worker's medical records showed that concentrations of mercury and cadmium were below occupational criteria and lead was not detected. A certain number of technical control measures and changes in work practices were recommended, primarily in the areas of exhaust ventilation, together with continued medical surveillance.
Descriptors (primary) small enterprises; exposure evaluation; harmful substances; fluorescent tubes
Descriptors (secondary) USA; case study; mercury; lead; cadmium; exhaust ventilation; hazard evaluation; medical supervision; limitation of exposure
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceUSA
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Exposure evaluation
Small and medium-sized enterprises