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Document ID (ISN)35305
CIS number 81-709
ISSN - Serial title 0303-7657 - Revista brasileira de saúde ocupacional
Year 1980
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Figueiredo A., Lavorino P.R., Perez Parra J.M.
Title Askarels: Hazards, controls, handling and removal
Original title Askaréis: Riscos, controles, manuseio e destinação final [in Portuguese]
Bibliographic information Oct.-Nov.-Dec. 1980, Vol.8, No.32, p.20-27. Illus. 13 ref.
Abstract Contents: general characteristics of askarels (technical, ecological, toxicological; short and long-term health effects); advantages and disadvantages of their use; handling of damaged capacitors and transformers (precautions); storage of capacitors and transformers (fire prevention); first aid; personnel selection and training; waste disposal (incineration, recovery, resale, burial).
Descriptors (primary) polychlorinated biphenyls; power generation and distribution; electrical equipment; insulating materials
Descriptors (secondary) disposal of harmful waste; handling and storage; capacitors; transformers
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Halogenated hydrocarbons
Power generation and distribution