| Document ID (ISN) | 66777 |
| CIS number |
96-852 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0002-8894 - American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal |
| Year |
1996 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Myers W.R., Zhuang Z., Nelson T. |
| Title |
Field measurements of half-facepiece respirators - Foundry operations |
| Bibliographic information |
Feb. 1996, Vol.57, No.2, p.166-174. 13 ref. |
| Abstract |
Workplace protection factors provided by elastomeric and disposable half-facepiece respirators were calculated from the ratio of ambient and in-facepiece concentrations of dust and fume exposures at three foundries. The main components of the airborne exposures were zinc, lead and silicon. The main components of the in-facepiece samples were zinc, chlorine and lead. While significant differences were observed in ambient zinc and lead concentrations among foundries, no significant difference was observed in the in-facepiece concentrations of these elements among foundries. The in-facepiece penetration data clearly indicate that these respirators, when conscientiously used and maintained, and in conjunction with existing controls, provide effective worker protection. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
airborne dust; zinc; foundries; mists; respirators; lead |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
particle size distribution; particulate removing respirators; evaluation of equipment |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Personal protection
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Inorganic substances
Respiratory protection
Foundries, metalcasting and forging operations
Lead and compounds
|
