| Document ID (ISN) | 68044 |
| CIS number |
96-2304 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0002-8894 - American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal |
| Year |
1996 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Bowman E.K., Vass A.A., Mackowski R., Owen B.A., Tyndall R.L. |
| Title |
Quantitation of free-living amoebae and bacterial populations in eyewash stations relative to flushing frequency |
| Bibliographic information |
July 1996, Vol.57, No.7, p.626-633. Illus. 28 ref. |
| Abstract |
This study investigated amoebic and bacterial populations in eyewash station water relative to various flushing regimens. Amoeba concentrations (of genus Hartmannella and Acanthamoeba) averaged approximately 200 amoebae/100mL in 13 of 15 stations. Bacterial concentrations ranged from 0 to more than 100.000 colony forming units per mL. Weekly 3-minute flushes appeared to be more effective in maintaining lowered bacterial, but not amoebic, concentrations. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
water supply; eye irrigation; protozoa; bacteria |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
USA |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Occupational pathology
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Fires
|
