| Document ID (ISN) | 64612 |
| CIS number |
95-1026 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0007-9952 - Cahiers de notes documentaires - Hygiène et sécurité du travail |
| Year |
1994 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Peltier A., Elcabache J.M., Guillemin C., Aguillon J.P., Le Quang X. |
| Title |
Pollution in jewellery manufacturing workshops |
| Original title |
Pollution dans les ateliers de fabrication de bijoux [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
4th Quarter 1994, No.157, Note No.1971-157-94, p.411-422. Illus. 33 ref. |
| Abstract |
This survey, which was carried out in twelve workshops making precious and fancy jewellery, revealed that the same hazards are present in both industrial-scale and artisanal workshops. There appeared to be no cases of average risk levels: the concentrations measured were either extremely low in comparison with exposure limit values, or well in excess of such values on rare occasions. The metals that gave most cause for concern were cadmium, lead and beryllium. The use of asbestos seems to be disappearing from this activity. On the other hand, polishing or coating materials containing high concentrations of crystalline silica of which the user has not been informed are in constant use. Safety data sheets and proper labelling are essential in these workshops, especially for products containing crystalline silica. Such a requirement could be introduced in the context of future regulations to prevent silicosis. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
harmful substances; exposure evaluation; determination in air; jewellery manufacture; atmospheric pollution |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
small enterprises; lead; beryllium; silica; comparative study; labelling; safety and health engineering; warning notices; cadmium; large enterprises |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | France |
| Subject(s) |
Other industries and occupations
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Glass, pottery and related materials
Environmental pollution
Air pollution
Exposure evaluation
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