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
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Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Pneumoconioses
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