| Document ID (ISN) | 55482 |
| CIS number |
91-465 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0105-1873 - Contact Dermatitis |
| Year |
1990 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Koh D., Foulds I.S., Aw T.C. |
| Title |
Dermatological hazards in the electronics industry |
| Bibliographic information |
Jan. 1990, Vol.22, No.1, p.1-7. Illus. 45 ref. |
| Abstract |
This article reviews dermatological hazards in connection with the main industrial processes in the electronics industry. They include exposure to irritants and allergens during common operations such as soldering, cleaning operations, materials handling, procedures for control of static electricity and low humidity in the work environment. In spite of the numerous dermatological hazards, the risk for work-related skin disorders among electronics workers appears to be low when compared with other industries. However, the vast size of the electronics workforce will contribute to large numbers of workers with occupational dermatoses. Occupational health personnel responsible for factories in the electronics industry should therefore be aware of the dermatological hazards present, and how these may lead to work-related dermatoses. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
skin diseases; electronics industry; exposure evaluation |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
humidity; allergens; irritants; epoxy resins; dermatological effects; static electricity; glass fibre; organic solvents; personal protective equipment; metals |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Other industries and occupations
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Occupational medicine, epidemiology
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Manufacturing of electrical appliances and equipment
Exposure evaluation
Skin diseases
Electronics industry
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