Document ID (ISN) | 51292 |
CIS number |
89-666 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0882-8032 - Applied Industrial Hygiene |
Year |
1988 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Martinez K.F., Sheehy J.W., Jones J.H., Cusick L.B. |
Title |
Microbial containment in conventional fermentation processes |
Bibliographic information |
June 1988, Vol.3, No.6, p.177-181. Illus. 15 ref. |
Abstract |
Walkthrough surveys were conducted by NIOSH at 6 US fermentation plants. About 200 bioaerosol samples were collected using a 2-stage cascade impactor. The highest measurement obtained was at a filter press where the geometric mean of total viable microorganisms was 5626 colony forming units/m3 with the predominant strain being the process microorganism. The data collected indicate that controls are most needed around high-energy oprerations where aerosolution is likely to occur, such as filtering operations, agitator shafts, and sampling ports. In addition, work practices are a major factor to be considered. |
Descriptors (primary) |
bacterial enzymes; biotechnology industry; hazard evaluation; fermentation |
Descriptors (secondary) |
cascade impactor sampling; occupational health survey; USA |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Subject(s) |
Occupational pathology
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Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
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Browse category(ies) |
Biotechnology industry Risk evaluation
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