| Document ID (ISN) | 23959 |
| CIS number |
75-1860 |
| Year |
1975 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Heidermanns G., Kühnen G., Schütz A., Prochazka R. |
| Title |
Investigations of the health hazard of dust from asbestos-containing friction brake linings |
| Original title |
Untersuchungen über die Gefährdung durch Stäube asbesthaltiger Reibbeläge [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
STF Report Nr.1-75, Staubforschungsinstitut des Hauptverbandes der gewerblichen Berufsgenossenschaften, Langwartweg 103, 53 Bonn 1, Germany (Fed.Rep.), 1975. 46p. Illus. 16 ref. |
| Abstract |
Report on investigations in plants with exposure to asbestos-containing dust, such as brake lining production plants, the automobile industry, and automobile repair shops. The relevant working methods are described. The main part is devoted to dust measurement methods at the workplace and to laboratory tests. The brake linings mostly contained between 20-30% by weight of chrysotile. The principal dust-producing operations and the length of exposure are outlined. Conclusions and recommendations concerning the installation of dust exhaust systems and preventive medical examinations. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
asbestos processing industry; brake linings; motor vehicle industry; dust measurement; asbestos |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
local exhaust; Germany (Federal Republic of); health hazards; exposure evaluation; occupational health survey; chrysotile |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Subject(s) |
Dust, aerosols and related diseases
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Asbestos
Motor vehicle manufacturing industry
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