| Document ID (ISN) | 40253 |
| CIS number |
83-1450 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
Gigiena truda i professional'nye zabolevanija |
| Year |
1981 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Pučežskij A.A., Mikulinskij A.M., Kossovskij N.N., Kaljaganov P.I., Sudonina L.T. |
| Title |
Working conditions and state of health of glassware cutters and polishers |
| Original title |
Uslovija truda i sostojanie zdorov'ja šlifovščikov-almazčikov po obrabotke stekloizdelij iz hrustalja [in Russian] |
| Bibliographic information |
July 1981, No.7, p.20-23. 13 ref. |
| Abstract |
The worst aspect of glass cutting and polishing is the high static load on the upper extremities. Other negative factors are vibration, noise and dust containing lead and silica. Clinical studies revealed pathology of the neuromuscular systems of the upper extremities and confirmed the role of environmental factors in their aetiology. Isolated cases of occupational disorders of the lungs were detected. No signs of chronic lead poisoning were found. Workplace conditions would be markedly improved by providing: exhaust ventilation at each workstation, lubricants in the water used for cutting, team organisation of work to permit rotation of tasks, and universal availability of diamond cutting wheels. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
vibration; neuromuscular disorders; glass industry; glass cutting; static muscular work |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
local exhaust; noise; upper extremities; silica; respirable dust; lead |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Other industries and occupations
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Glass, pottery and related materials
Vibration
Diseases of the nervous system
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