| Document ID (ISN) | 61722 |
| CIS number |
94-300 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0007-1072 - British Journal of Industrial Medicine |
| Year |
1993 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Leinster P., Baum J.M., Baxter P.J. |
| Title |
An assessment of exposure to glutaraldehyde in hospitals: Typical exposure levels and recommended control measures |
| Bibliographic information |
Feb. 1993, Vol.50, No.2, p.107-111. 12 ref. |
| Abstract |
An assessment of exposure to glutaraldehyde in cold sterilization and X-ray development processes was undertaken in 14 locations at six hospitals in south east England. The results obtained indicate that routine exposures of hospital workers to airborne concentrations of the compound are within the current United Kingdom occupational exposure limit of 0.7mg/m3. There was the potential for skin contact in many of the activities observed and alternative sterilization and disinfection procedures would have been more appropriate in some situations. Recommendations are made for the reduction of exposures, as the current occupational exposure limit for this compound may not be appropriate. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
glutaraldehyde; disinfection of equipment; determination in air; hospitals; disinfectants |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
occupational hygiene; threshold limit values; irritants; exposure evaluation; volatile substances; limitation of exposure; United Kingdom |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Aldehydes
Health care services
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