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Document ID (ISN)61891
CIS number 94-594
ISBN(s) 3-89429-288-1
Year 1993
Convention or series no. Tb 59
Author(s)
Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz
Title Occupational health in waste disposal services - Papers presented at a conference in Dortmund, Germany, on 3 and 4 November 1992
Original title Arbeitsschutz in der Abfallwirtschaft - Vorträge der Fachtagung am 3. und 4. November 1992 in Dortmund [in German]
Bibliographic information Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, Am Alten Hafen 113-115, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 1993. 261p. Illus. Price: DEM 40.00.
Abstract Subjects addressed at this conference: the Waste Disposal Act in Germany and its effects on waste treatment and disposal methods; health protection during collection, handling, transport, storage, and treatment of waste and recycling material; disposal of hazardous waste; exposure to and protection from harmful substances.
Descriptors (primary) disposal of harmful waste; refuse; refuse collection; Germany; legislation; limitation of exposure; waste disposal; personal protective equipment; sanitation services; garbage incineration
Descriptors (secondary) dangerous substances; fire hazards; harmful substances; comment on law; explosion protection; fire protection; conference; explosion hazards
Document type E - Books, reports, proceedings
Country / State or ProvinceGermany
Subject(s) Commerce, services, offices
Broad subject area(s) Industries and occupations
Browse category(ies) Water and sanitation services
Personal protection
Waste collection and disposal