| Document ID (ISN) | 108174 |
| CIS number |
08-642 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0007-9952 - Cahiers de notes documentaires - Hygiène et sécurité du travail |
| Year |
2007 |
| Convention or series no. |
INRS ND 2281-209-07
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| Author(s) |
Kauffer E., Vincent R. |
| Title |
Occupational exposure to mineral fibres - Analysis of the results referenced in the COLCHIC database |
| Original title |
Exposition professionnelle aux fibres minérales - Analyse des résultats archivés dans la base de données COLCHIC [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
4th Quarter 2007, No.209, p.59-71. 16 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://www.hst.fr/inrs-pub/inrs01.nsf/IntranetObject-accesParReference/ND%202281/$File/ND2281.pdf [in French]
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| Abstract |
This article presents data on exposures to mineral fibres referenced in the COLCHIC database, which includes the records of all occupational exposure data collected by the French regional mutual occupational accident insurance institutions (CRAM) and the French National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (INRS). Altogether 8029 records were available on fibre concentrations, expressed in terms of the number of fibres detected by optical phase contrast microscopy. Data are presented by sectors of activity, enabling the highlighting situations where protective measures are the most needed. The analysis of exposure level trends from 1984 to 2004 shows that they were largely influenced by threshold limit values. The use of respiratory personal protective equipment by workers is also discussed. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
exposure evaluation; mineral fibres |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
threshold limit values; fibre counts; phase-contrast microscopy; public OSH institutions; computerized data bases; limitation of exposure; respirators; role of insurance institutions; France |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | France |
| Subject(s) |
Dust, aerosols and related diseases
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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| Browse category(ies) |
Exposure evaluation
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