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Document ID (ISN)50289
CIS number 88-1554
ISSN - Serial title 0143-5353 - Occupational Safety and Health
Year 1987
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Burling P.
Title Ceramics
Bibliographic information May 1987, Vol.17, No.5, p.34-37. Illus.
Abstract A brief survey is given of the scope and diversity of the British ceramics industry (heavy clay industry, refractories, glass making, cement, pottery, and finishing). Discussed are silicon dangers, location of the industry, hazards and risk prevention, regulations, health monitoring, advisory bodies, and kiln experience.
Descriptors (primary) pottery industry; United Kingdom
Descriptors (secondary) silicosis; safety rules; brick and pottery kilns
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Materials, glass and ceramics
Broad subject area(s) Industries and occupations
Browse category(ies) Glass, pottery and related materials