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Document ID (ISN)19841
CIS number 72-1935
ISSN - Serial title 0042-4021 - Verkehrsmedizin und ihre Grenzgebiete
Year 1971
Convention or series no.
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
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Diseases of the eye and vision damage
Rail transportation
Glass, pottery and related materials
Non-ionizing radiation