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Document ID (ISN)46651
CIS number 86-1385
ISBN(s) 91-7464-203-0
Year 1984
Convention or series no. Arbete och hälsa 1984:10
Author(s) Fischer T., Rystedt I.
Title Dermatological investigation of a hard metal factory. Part 1. Background, experimental methods and results of clinical investigation
Original title Hudundersökning vid en hårdmetallindustri - Del 1. Bakgrund, försöksplanering och resultat av klinisk undersökning [in Swedish]
Bibliographic information Arbetarskyddsstyrelsen, Publikationsservice, 171 84 Solna, Sweden, 1984. 57p. Illus. 29 ref.
Abstract 776 of 800 workers in a hard metal factory were dermatologically investigated. The prevalence of hand eczema and irritant reactions of the hands was 10% and 15% respectively. The cumulative incidence of hand eczema for a 10-year period was estimated to be 17%. Wet grinding and oil grinding entailed the highest risks of hand eczema. Hand eczema was significantly more common in individuals with an atopic background. The psoriasis prevalence (3.6%) was somewhat higher than expected. Even though oil mist values were well below established safety limits, acne vulgaris was more common than expected. Other skin diseases displayed the anticipated low prevalence. No cases of skin cancer were found.
Descriptors (primary) powder metallurgy; skin allergies; cemented carbides; psoriasis; acne; eczema
Descriptors (secondary) frequency rates; skin diseases
Document type E - Books, reports, proceedings
Subject(s) Occupational pathology
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Skin diseases
Metalworking industry
Allergies