Document ID (ISN) | 101120 |
CIS number |
03-332 |
ISBN(s) |
0-7176-2573-7 |
Year |
2002 |
Convention or series no. |
HSE Research Report RR 027
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Author(s) |
Sweetman A., Lee R., Jones K. Health and Safety Executive |
Title |
Dioxin exposure from work related activities |
Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2002. ii, 7p. Price: GBP 10.00. |
Internet access |
http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr027.pdf [in English]
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Abstract |
As part of a study on occupational exposure to polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs), this report covers air monitoring and personal air sampling using portable equipment. Occupational exposure via inhalation was quantified for a variety of industries including aluminium and copper recycling, waste incineration and landfill operation, and these estimates were compared to dietary intake and the Committee on Toxicity Tolerable (COT) daily intake values. Results show that some workers may be exposed to PCDDs and PCDFs in excess of the COT recommended tolerable daily intake via inhalation. |
Descriptors (primary) |
chlorinated dibenzodioxins; United Kingdom; chlorinated benzofurans; recycling of materials; exposure evaluation; waste disposal; incinerators |
Descriptors (secondary) |
personal sampling; report; determination in air; permissible levels; breathing atmosphere; inhalation |
Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Exposure evaluation Heterocyclic compounds Waste collection and disposal
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