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CISDOC database
| Document ID (ISN) | 47145 |
| CIS number |
86-1833 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0355-3140 - Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health |
| Year |
1986 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Cherrie J., Dodgson J. |
| Title |
Past exposures to airborne fibers and other potential risk factors in the European man-made mineral fiber production industry |
| Bibliographic information |
1986, Vol.12, suppl.1, p.26-33. Illus. 15 ref. |
| Abstract |
A historical environmental investigation was undertaken in European man-made mineral fibre factories (MMMF). The aim was to assess past exposures to MMMF and other environmental risk factors (asbestos, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, polychlorinated biphenyl, formaldehyde, and arsenic). A self-administered questionnaire completed by each plant management and an interview of the respondents were used. Addition of oil to the MMMF, change in the nominal fibre size of the bulk MMMF, and elimination of early discontinuous production techniques were identified as principal changes. It was concluded that for epidemiologic purposes the subdivision of the history of each plant into an early, intermediate, and late technological phase based on the aforementioned changes would be appropriate. Corresponding time periods were identified for asbestos usage, use of bitumen as a binder, and production of slag wool. Two factories were singled out for specific attention because of their use of asbestos and possible exposure to coal-tar pitch volatiles. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Europe; fibrous glass industry; mineral wool; inorganic man-made fibres |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
formaldehyde; polychlorinated biphenyls; arsenic; asbestos; history; lubricating oils; polycyclic hydrocarbons; exposure evaluation; questionnaire survey; coal tar |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Dust, aerosols and related diseases
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| Browse category(ies) |
Glass, pottery and related materials
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