| Document ID (ISN) | 67551 |
| CIS number |
96-1882 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0392-2510 - Biologi Italiani |
| Year |
1996 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Magni S., Malacarne M., Vismara R. |
| Title |
Biological risk in sewage treatment plants |
| Original title |
Il rischio biologico negli impianti di depurazione [in Italian] |
| Bibliographic information |
May 1996, Vol.26, No.5, p.46-52. 27 ref. |
| Abstract |
Biological risks for waste-water treatment plant workers are discussed, with particular reference to the Italian situation compared with that existing in some other countries (Sweden, Denmark, USA, Canada, Romania). The relevant provisions of Italian decree D.L. 626/94 (see CIS 96-1531) are also commented on. Two levels of evaluation are emphasized: risk of exposure and risk of infection. It is recommended that epidemiological aspects be also analyzed together with systematic monitoring procedures of the main ways of infection: contact, ingestion and inhalation. Studies concerning hepatitis A and microbial contamination by aerosols are also reviewed. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Italy; infectious hepatitis; work in sewers; biological hazards; sewage treatment; aerosols |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
Romania; Sweden; Canada; comment on law; Denmark; infectious diseases; USA |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Italy |
| Subject(s) |
Dust, aerosols and related diseases
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Liver diseases
Viral diseases (other than aids)
Confined spaces
Biological hazards
Bacterial and parasitic diseases
|
