| Document ID (ISN) | 67696 |
| CIS number |
96-1885 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0934-8859 - Zentralblatt für Hygiene und Umweltmedizin |
| Year |
1994 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Jager E., Rüden H., Zeschmar-Lahl B. |
| Title |
Composting facilities. Second Communication: Airborne microorganisms at different workplaces in composting plants |
| Original title |
Kompostierungsanlagen. 2. Mitteilung: Aerogene Keimbelastung an verschiedenen Arbeitsbereichen von Kompostierungsanlagen [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
1994, Vol.196, No.4, p.367-379. Illus. 16 ref. |
| Abstract |
Measurements in Germany of microbial pollution in the air of workplaces in 2 garbage composting plants revealed the following: the highest number concentrations of bacteria and moulds and the largest respirable dust fraction were observed during garbage comminution, turning and mixing. These findings are in agreement with published results of similar measurements in composting plants in other countries. Full enclosure of the garbage shredders and automation of garbage turning and mixing are recommended to avoid harmful levels of bacteria and mould in these workplaces. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
organic compounds; sanitation services; garbage composting; microorganisms |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
Germany; moulds; exposure evaluation; fungi; volatile substances; bacteria |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Germany |
| Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Waste collection and disposal
Water and sanitation services
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