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Document ID (ISN)48470
CIS number 87-1371
ISSN - Serial title 0105-1873 - Contact Dermatitis
Year 1986
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Onuba O., Essiet A.
Title Cement burns of the heels
Bibliographic information May 1986, Vol.14, No.5, p.325-326. Illus. 7 ref.
Abstract An accidental spill of hot cement powder at a factory in Nigeria resulted in severe burns on the feet and legs of 2 workers. The need for improved safety mesures in industry in developing countries is emphasised.
Descriptors (primary) cement industry; developing countries; thermal burns; cement
Descriptors (secondary) accident descriptions; case study
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Construction industry
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) OSH in developing countries
Cement and concrete