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Document ID (ISN)45274
CIS number 86-229
ISSN - Serial title 0009-0573 - Československá hygiena
Year 1983
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Šimordová M.
Title Bacterial and mycotic flora in the work environment of a foundry
Original title Bakteriální a mykotická flóra v pracovním prostředí slévárny [in Czech]
Bibliographic information 1983, Vol.28, No.2, p.83-98. 35 ref.
Abstract In grey iron and steel foundries, an average of 93,950 microorganisms was found in 1m3 of air. Mesophilic bacteria predominated over micromycetes and actinomycetes. Microbial contamination ranged from 23,480 organisms/m3 on casting floors to 361,130 per m3 in cellars where moulding mixtures were prepared. 11 species of mesophilic bacteria and 40 species of fungi and yeasts were identified. Microbial contamination came from foundry raw materials and water, and was aggravated by insufficient ventilation. Dust (containing free Si02) that had settled on metal structures at breathing zone level contained the most varied species (8 types of mesophilic bacteria and 61 types of micromycetes). The microorganisms included saprophytic, facultatively pathogenic and toxigenic species.
Descriptors (primary) bacteria; foundries; microbial pollution; fungi
Descriptors (secondary) pathogenic bacteria; determination in air; deposited dust
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Metal production and metalworking
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Air pollution
Foundries, metalcasting and forging operations
Environmental pollution