Document ID (ISN) | 104324 |
CIS number |
05-623 |
ISSN - Serial title |
1047-322X - Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene |
Year |
2003 |
Convention or series no. |
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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 Province | USA |
Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Exposure evaluation Small and medium-sized enterprises
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