| Document ID (ISN) | 111666 |
| CIS number |
11-0391 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0355-3140 - Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health |
| Year |
2011 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Widner T.E., Gaffney S.H., Panko J.M., Unice K.M., Burns A.M., Kreider M., Marshall J.R., Booher L.E., Gelat R.H., Paustenbach D.J. |
| Title |
Airborne concentrations of benzene for dock workers at the ExxonMobil refinery and chemical plant, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA (1977-2005) |
| Bibliographic information |
Mar. 2011, Vol.37, No.2, p.147-158. Illus. 43 ref. |
| Internet access |
Airborne_concentrations.pdf [in English]
|
| Abstract |
Benzene is a natural constituent of crude oil and natural gas (0.1-3.0% by volume). Materials that are refined from crude oil and natural gas contain some residual benzene. In this study, historical samples of airborne benzene collected from 1977-2005 at the docks of a large refinery and petrochemical plant in the United States were evaluated. Workers were categorized into 11 job titles for which benzene concentrations were assessed. Approximately 800 personal air samples were analyzed. Findings are discussed. Samples for specific job categories showed that concentrations have decreased over the past 30 years. Recognizing the potential for benzene exposure, this facility has required workers to use respiratory protective equipment during selected tasks and activities; thus, the concentrations measured were likely to be greater than those that the employees actually experienced. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
USA; benzene; exposure evaluation; petroleum refining; petrochemical industry; dock work |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
sampling and analysis; determination in air; personal protective equipment; limitation of exposure |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
Chemicals, plastics and rubber
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Petroleum and natural gas industry
Chemical industry
Aromatic hydrocarbons
Exposure evaluation
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