ID (ISN) del documento | 110067 |
Número CIS |
09-1120 |
ISSN - Título de la serie |
1545-9624 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene |
Año |
2009 |
Número de serie |
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Autor(es) |
Whittaker S.G., Reeb-Whitaker C. |
Título |
Characterizing the health and safety needs of the collision repair industry |
Información bibliográfica |
May 2009, Vol.6, No.5, p.273-282. 31 ref. |
Resumen |
Production workers in the collision repair shops are potentially exposed to harmful chemicals, including isocyanates, known to cause work-related asthma. The objectives of this study were to gather information on the number of workers potentially exposed to isocyanates and other chemicals, together with health and safety practices for reducing exposure and increasing employer and worker awareness. Data were gathered using a combination of interviews, field investigations and a survey in Washington State. A key finding is that inappropriate selection and insufficient use of respirators and gloves contribute significantly to isocyanate exposures. Possible reasons and implications are discussed. |
Descriptores (primarios) |
isocianatos; locales; Washington; trabajos de carrocería; limitación de la exposición |
Descriptores (secundarios) |
guantes de protección; responsabilidades de los empresarios; Estados Unidos; asma; suministro de equipo de protección; estudio de puestos; respiradores; métodos de trabajo y seguridad; encuesta |
Tipo de documento |
D - Artículos periódicos |
País / Estado o Provincia | Estados Unidos |
Tema(s) |
Metalurgia, trabajo de los metales
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Broad subject area(s) |
Riesgos químicos Industrias y ocupaciones
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Navegación por categoria(s) |
Motor vehicle manufacturing industry Isocyanates Cyano compounds
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