| Document ID (ISN) | 111240 |
| CIS number |
10-0830 |
| Year |
2011 |
| Convention or series no. |
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No.2011-159
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| Title |
Current Intelligence Bulletin 62 - Asbestos fibers and other elongate mineral particles: state of the science and roadmap for research |
| Bibliographic information |
Publications Dissemination, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226-2001, USA, Mar. 2011. Internet document, PDF format, xviii, 153p. Illus. Approx. 450 ref. |
| Internet access |
DHHS_(NIOSH)_Publication_No.2011-159.pdf [in English]
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| Abstract |
Asbestos is a potential occupational carcinogen and NIOSH recommends that exposures be reduced to the lowest feasible concentration. As the federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of worker injury and illness, NIOSH has undertaken a reappraisal of how to ensure optimal protection of workers from exposure to asbestos fibers and other elongate mineral particles. As a first step in this effort, NIOSH convened an internal work group to develop a framework for future scientific research and policy development. This report presents the findings and recommendations of this working group. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
USA; asbestos; carcinogens; limitation of exposure |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
public OSH institutions; glossary; report |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| 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) |
Asbestos
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