| Document ID (ISN) | 25060 |
| CIS number |
76-785 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0003-4878 - Annals of Occupational Hygiene |
| Year |
1975 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Pandya K.P., Rao G.S., Ohasmana A., Zaidi S.H. |
| Title |
Occupational exposure of petrol pump workers. |
| Bibliographic information |
Dec. 1975, Vol.18, No.4, p.363-364. 9 ref. |
| Abstract |
Environmental and biochemical tests were carried out in 21 filling stations and among 51 filling station attendants in the Lucknow area in India to determine the risks attached to the handling of petrol in hot weather in a tropical country. The findings are compared with those of similar surveys conducted in temperate countries. It is concluded that exposure to benzene (the petrol contained 10-17% benzene) is hazardous in hot weather and that the workers concerned should be informed of the toxic nature of petrol vapours and the need to avoid inhalation. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
tropical climate; road transport; filling stations; motor fuel |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
India; phenol; urine monitoring; toxic gases; occupational health survey; benzene |
| Document type |
- |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Natural phenomena
Road transportation
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