| Document ID (ISN) | 106074 |
| CIS number |
07-152 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1076-2752 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine |
| Year |
2006 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Raymond L.W., Wintermeyer S. |
| Title |
Medical surveillance of workers exposed to crystalline silica |
| Bibliographic information |
Jan. 2006, Vol.48, No.1, p.95-101. 66 ref. |
| Abstract |
This article outlines the objectives, key elements and implementation strategies of a medical surveillance programme for workers exposed to crystalline silica. Contents: overview of the main health effects of silica (silicosis, chronic bronchitis, connective tissue disorders, lung cancer); principles of medical surveillance; recommended surveillance programme (target population, components for evaluation, frequency of evaluations, education, reporting, record keeping, responsibilities). |
| Descriptors (primary) |
silica; medical examinations; medical supervision; silicosis |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
responsibilities of employers; chronic bronchitis; lung cancer; connective tissue disorders; information of personnel; health service records; exposure tests; chest radiography; spirometry |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Pneumoconioses
|
