| Document ID (ISN) | 25253 |
| CIS number |
76-1042 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0032-6291 - Pracovní lékařství |
| Year |
1975 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Hrubá D., Smolka M. |
| Title |
Evaluation of health hazards in workers operating automatic varnishers exposed to toluene |
| Original title |
Příspěvek k hodnocení pracovní problematiky při práci s toluenem u licích automatů [in Czech] |
| Bibliographic information |
July 1975, Vol.27, No.6, p.204-207. Illus. 8 ref. |
| Abstract |
Report on observations made in 6 workers exposed to toluene while varnishing ping-pong tables with varnishing machines and in spraying booths. Toluene concentrations varied according to the type of work and location, but nearly always exceeded the MAC of 400mg/m3, with peaks of 1,020mg/m3 and even 4,328mg/m3 in drying rooms. Time measurements showed that the greatest physical effort was required of the workers in those places where toluene concentrations were highest, resulting in increased inhalation of the substance. The high level of toluene impregnation was evidenced by the equally high level of urinary benzoic acid and by typical subjective symptoms. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
toluene; furniture industry; painting; varnishes |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
paint spraying; curtain coating; urine monitoring; inhalation toxicity; exposure evaluation |
| Document type |
- |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Lumber and the woodworking industry
Aromatic hydrocarbons
Woodworking industry
Surface treatment
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