Document ID (ISN) | 62901 |
CIS number |
94-1623 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0302-2528 - Siemens-Zeitschrift |
Year |
1993 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Roos G. |
Title |
Avoidance of health risks in the manufacture of semiconductors |
Original title |
Vermeiden von Gesundheitsrisiken in der Halbleiterfertigung [in German] |
Bibliographic information |
Special-FuE, Fall 1993, p.22-25. Illus. |
Abstract |
The proportion of micronuclei in the lymphocytes of female workers in a semiconductor production plant was determined. The workers were responsible for cleaning and maintenance of the plasma etching reactor and exposed to more than 70 different chemical substances. With 9 to 14 micronuclei per 500 cells the number was above that expected (<8/500 cells). In order to reduce the incidence of micronuclei to <8/500 cells, exhaust hoods were installed, the training of the workers was improved, respirators were distributed for work on the open plasma etching reactor, and the reactor was purged with nitrogen prior to opening. |
Descriptors (primary) |
harmful substances; genetic effects; expectant mothers; microelectronics; electronics industry |
Descriptors (secondary) |
erosion machining; lymphocytes; chemical milling; determination in biological matter; plant safety organization; supply of personal protective equipment; exposure evaluation |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | Germany |
Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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Broad subject area(s) |
New technologies
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Browse category(ies) |
Antifertility and prenatal effects Electronics industry Manufacturing of electrical appliances and equipment Genetic factors in reaction to exposures
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