| Document ID (ISN) | 101704 |
| CIS number |
03-774 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0105-1873 - Contact Dermatitis |
| Year |
2003 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Gruvberger B., Isaksson M., Frick M., Pontén A.N.N., Bruze M. |
| Title |
Occupational dermatoses in a metalworking plant |
| Bibliographic information |
Feb. 2003, Vol.48, No.2, p.80-86. 17 ref. |
| Abstract |
Among workers of a plant producing components for engines and drivelines, a survey of occupational dermatoses was conducted using questionnaires, clinical examinations and patch testing with standard series and a series of samples from the working environment. The questionnaire was given to all employees, of whom 382 responded. A total of 214 reported having had or having suspected work-related skin manifestations. Of the workers, 183 (164 metal workers, 19 office staff) participated in the clinical investigation and skin tests. Occupational dermatoses were diagnosed in 23 metal workers (14.1%) and one office worker (5.3%). Irritant contact dermatitis was diagnosed in 12 metal workers, occupational allergic contact dermatitis in 11 (10 metal workers and 1 office clerk) and folliculitis in one metal worker. Among the 11 workers, four cases were due to neat oils, three were due to a water-based cutting and four were due to various biocides. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
skin diseases; motor vehicle industry; metalworking industry |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
irritants; sensitization dermatitis; subjective assessment; Sweden; biocides; skin allergies; medical examinations; cutting fluids; folliculitis; questionnaire survey; allergy tests; skin tests; eczema |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Sweden |
| Subject(s) |
Metal production and metalworking
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Metalworking industry
Skin diseases
Motor vehicle manufacturing industry
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