| Document ID (ISN) | 110209 |
| CIS number |
09-1136 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1545-9624 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene |
| Year |
2009 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Sutton P., Wolf K., Quint J. |
| Title |
Implementing safer alternatives to lithographic cleanup solvents to protect the health of workers and the environment |
| Bibliographic information |
Mar. 2009, Vol.6, No.3, p.174-187. 40 ref. |
| Abstract |
This survey evaluated the good work practices in the use of volatile organic compounds in cleanup operations in the lithographic printing sector in the United States. Data were collected by means of site visits, focus groups, interviews, workshops and pilot projects. Overall, it was found that inhalation exposure to hazardous cleanup solvents was prevalent and that printers were generally not aware of safer alternatives. Implications of these findings are discussed. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
printing industry; USA; safe working methods; organic solvents; limitation of exposure; lithography |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
safety consciousness; information dissemination; survey; exposure evaluation; inhalation |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Paper-making and printing
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Printing, photography and photocopying industry
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