| Document ID (ISN) | 69258 |
| CIS number |
97-921 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0019-8366 - Industrial Health |
| Year |
1997 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Kamei M., Yanagisawa Y. |
| Title |
Estimation of CO exposure of road construction workers in tunnel |
| Bibliographic information |
Jan. 1997, Vol.35, No.1, p.119-125. Illus. 8 ref. |
| Abstract |
Carbon monoxide (CO) levels were measured in three tunnels in the Boston area (United States) and the potential exposure of construction workers in the tunnels was estimated. CO concentrations ranged from 5ppm to 42ppm, and a linear relationship between CO concentration and distance from the tunnel entrance was observed. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommendation for CO exposure is 35ppm TWA for light work and 26-27ppm for heavy work. Repeated monitoring of CO levels during construction work in tunnels is recommended. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
road work; exposure evaluation; carbon monoxide |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
determination in air |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Japan; USA |
| Subject(s) |
Construction industry
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Inorganic substances
Exposure evaluation
Carbon monoxide
Road transportation
|
