Document ID (ISN) | 19841 |
CIS number |
72-1935 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0042-4021 - Verkehrsmedizin und ihre Grenzgebiete |
Year |
1971 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Hager G., Pagel S., Broschmann D. |
Title |
Heat cataract in locomotive stokers |
Original title |
Feuerstar bei Lokomotivheizern [in German] |
Bibliographic information |
Oct. 1971, Vol.18, No.10, p.443-449. Illus. 39 ref. |
Abstract |
Report on a comparative study of infrared exposure among locomotive stokers and glassworkers. Burning coal and molten glass both emit infrared radiation in the 800-1400-nm wavelength range which is harmful to the crystalline lens. Cataract in locomotive stokers may be recognised as an occupational disease providing there is supporting evidence of occupational exposure. Cases of locomotive-stoker cataract following various durations of exposure are presented. |
Descriptors (primary) |
infrared radiation cataract; steam locomotives; infrared radiation; glass industry; rail transport |
Descriptors (secondary) |
compensation of occupational diseases; long-term exposure; case study |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Subject(s) |
Heating, ventilation and climate
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Broad subject area(s) |
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Browse category(ies) |
Diseases of the eye and vision damage Rail transportation Glass, pottery and related materials Non-ionizing radiation
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