| Document ID (ISN) | 28266 |
| CIS number |
77-1978 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0096-1736 - Journal of Occupational Medicine |
| Year |
1977 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Hine C.H., Pinto S.S., Nelson K.W. |
| Title |
Medical problems associated with arsenic exposure. |
| Bibliographic information |
June 1977, Vol.19, No.6, p.391-396. 29 ref. |
| Abstract |
This article reviews the records of all employees at a copper smelter and refinery from 1946-1971 (workforce ranging from 763 to 1,431 over this period). Arsenic concentrations in different departments are shown. Areas of highest exposure were roasters, Cottrell units, arsenic plant, and waste heat boiler room. Aspects dealt with: medical programme; arsenic excretion; dermatological findings; cumulative effects; hepatic, renal, haematological, cardiac, respiratory and neurological effects; arsenic and cancer. A medical biological monitoring programme for arsenic-exposed workers is recommended. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
arsenic; non-ferrous metal industries; smelting plants; chronic poisoning |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
copper; haematotoxic effects; dermatological effects; excretion |
| Document type |
- |
| Subject(s) |
Occupational pathology
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Inorganic substances
Smelting and refining operations
Arsenic and compounds
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