| Document ID (ISN) | 68263 |
| CIS number |
97-162 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0048-9697 - Science of the Total Environment |
| Year |
1996 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Finkelman J. |
| Title |
Chemical safety and health in Latin America: An overview |
| Bibliographic information |
Sep. 1996, Vol.188, Suppl. 1, p.S3-S29. Illus. 78 ref. |
| Abstract |
Chemical safety and environmental pollution issues associated with the increased use of chemicals in Latin America are examined. Topics covered include: urbanization and air pollution; development of the petrochemical industry and problems of oil spills and exposure to solvents; water pollution; health effects of pesticide use; occupational and public exposure to chemical hazards and recent international agreements on the control of chemical. Recommendations are made for improvements in chemical safety at the national and local level. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Latin America; health hazards; environmental pollution; chemical hazards |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
pesticide poisoning; disposal of harmful waste; manufacturing industries; pesticides; chemical safety; developing countries; spills; atmospheric pollution; water pollution; petrochemical industry; international agreements; solvents |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Guatemala |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Environmental pollution
|
