| Document ID (ISN) | 112522 |
| CIS number |
12-0251 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1545-9624 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene |
| Year |
2011 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Ceballos D.M., Fent K.W., Whittaker S.G., Gaines L.G., Thomasen J.M., Flack S.L., Nylander-French L.A., Yost M.G., Reeb-Whitaker C.K. |
| Title |
Survey of dermal protection in Washington State collision repair industry |
| Bibliographic information |
Sep. 2011, Vol.8, No.9, p.551-560. 40 ref. |
| Internet access |
Survey_of_dermal_protection_[BUY_THIS_ARTICLE] [in English]
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| Abstract |
This study investigated the personal and workplace factors associated with painters' dermal protection use during a large-scale exposure assessment. Survey data indicated that 69% of painters always used gloves, with latex gloves and nitrile gloves used most frequently. Among latex glove users, 53% used thin latex, 6% used medium latex and 12% used thick latex. Among nitrile glove users, 27% used thin nitrile and 45% used medium nitrile. Sixty-three percent of painters always used coveralls, 44% preferring one particular brand. Although overspray presents an opportunity for dermal exposure to the neck and face, only 19% of painters protected these areas with personal protective equipment. Exact logistic regressions along with random sample calculations indicated that the survey results were independent of the shops. Other findings are discussed. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Washington; safety consciousness; protective gloves; skin protection; limitation of exposure; safe working methods; coachwork |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
USA; isocyanates; nitrile rubber; natural rubber; latex; statistical evaluation; protective clothing; respirators; frequency rates |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Personal protection
Metal production and metalworking
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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| Browse category(ies) |
Motor vehicle manufacturing industry
Isocyanates
Personal protection
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