| Document ID (ISN) | 36512 |
| CIS number |
81-1974 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0049-8610 - Zeitschrift für die gesamte Hygiene und ihre Grenzgebiete |
| Year |
1980 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Kempe H., Meister A., Seeber A. |
| Title |
Psychological studies of the acute effects of exposure to toluene |
| Original title |
Psychologische Untersuchungen zur akuten Wirkung von Toluolexposition [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
5 May 1980, Vol.26, No.5, p.313-317. Illus. 22 ref. |
| Abstract |
Changes in ability to work, working capacity and psycho-physical sensation after 8h toluene exposure were studied by psychological tests on 24 male printing workers. Definition of the problem; description of exposure conditions, methods used and results obtained. Test results showed an insignificant tendency towards prolongation of reaction and search times and increased error rates. Conclusion: in the conditions of exposure studied, psychological changes are of a minor nature. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
printing industry; toluene; biological effects; psychological effects; organic solvents |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
psychological tests; work capacity |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Occupational pathology
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Printing, photography and photocopying industry
Mental health
Aromatic hydrocarbons
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