Document ID (ISN) | 111534 |
CIS number |
11-0226 |
ISSN - Serial title |
1745-6673 - Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology |
Year |
2010 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Felten M.K., Knoll L., Eisenhawer C., Ackermann D., Khatab K., Hüdepohl J., Zschiesche W., Kraus T. |
Title |
Retrospective exposure assessment to airborne asbestos among power industry workers |
Bibliographic information |
2010, No.5:15, 9p. 29 ref. |
Internet access |
Retrospective_exposure_assessment.pdf [in English]
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Abstract |
The objectives of this study were to assess former levels of airborne asbestos exposure in the power industry in Germany and to propose a basic strategy for health surveillance and the early detection of asbestos related diseases. Between March 2002 and the end of 2006, a retrospective questionnaire survey of occupational tasks and exposures with airborne asbestos fibres was conducted in a cohort of 8632 formerly-exposed power industry workers. Data of 7775 (90% of the total) participants working in installations for power generation, power distribution or gas supply could be evaluated. Findings are discussed. |
Descriptors (primary) |
Germany; asbestos; exposure evaluation; power generation and distribution |
Descriptors (secondary) |
questionnaire survey; cohort study; long-term exposure |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Subject(s) |
Power generation and distribution Toxic and dangerous substances
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Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Power generation and distribution Asbestos Exposure evaluation
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