| Document ID (ISN) | 41581 |
| CIS number |
84-556 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
Medical Bulletin |
| Year |
1982 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Raymond L., Hahn K., Solook J. |
| Title |
Prevention of inhalation lung injury in microcomputer technology |
| Bibliographic information |
Winter 1982, Vol.42, No.2-3, p.91-105. Illus. 13 ref. |
| Abstract |
Aspects discussed are: exhaust hoods; silicon wafer production; use of dopants; respiratory protection; hazardous substances used liable to cause lung damage; hand soldering; industrial hygiene measurements. Recommendations for protection of workers are: workers' education; health/safety committee reporting to a top manager; walk-through inspections; industrial hygiene, toxicology and fire safety consultation; periodic checks on respiratory protection and eye irrigation equipment and alarms, evacuation and other procedures; medical monitoring; prohibition of smoking where toxic agents are handled, and its discouragement elsewhere. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
toxic substances; respirable dust; inhalation toxicity; electronics industry; health engineering |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
exhaust hoods; polyvinyl chloride; silica; smoking; dopants; periodic medical examinations; pyrolysis products; chemical products; exhaust ventilation; respirators; health hazards; soldering and brazing |
| 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) |
Electronics industry
Manufacturing of electrical appliances and equipment
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