| Document ID (ISN) | 66917 |
| CIS number |
96-809 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1120-2971 - Prevenzione oggi |
| Year |
1992 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Baracco A., D'Allio G., Mercurio G., Leante E., Berra A. |
| Title |
Risk control in activities linked to battery charging |
| Original title |
Il controllo dei rischi nell'attività di carica batterie [in Italian] |
| Bibliographic information |
July-Sep. 1992, Vol.4, No.3, p.13-24. Illus. 10 ref. |
| Abstract |
Occupational exposure of 158 male workers assigned to the charging of lead batteries was monitored and their health was compared with 295 controls (285 men + 10 women), in order to evaluate the risks connected with lead as required by Italian Decree No.277/91 (CIS 93-1404). No environmental lead pollution was observed, these activities being performed in conformity with CEI (Comitato Elettrotecnico Italiano) Regulations 21-4 and 64-2. Since blood lead levels in the exposed workers was below the OSHA (U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standard, it was suggested to re-evaluate the hazard values of various activities listed in the Italian Decree and to delete the "battery handling" work category as a hazardous occupational activity. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Italy; lead; exposure records; battery charging; hazard evaluation; storage batteries |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
legislation |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Italy |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Inorganic substances
Risk evaluation
Occupational health services
Lead and compounds
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