| Document ID (ISN) | 76194 |
| CIS number |
01-163 |
| Year |
1999 |
| Convention or series no. |
WHO/SDE/OEH/99.14
|
| Title |
Hazard prevention and control in the work environment: Airborne dust |
| Bibliographic information |
World Health Organization, Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1999. 201p. Illus. Bibl.ref. |
| Abstract |
Airborne contaminants are associated with a number of diseases. The aim of this document is to inform people about the prevention and control of dust in the work environment. Main topics covered: definition of dust; exposure types and diseases; dust control and management; exposure evaluation (sampling, measuring, exposure limits); control of dust sources (elimination, substitution); control of dust transmission; work practices, training and personal protective equipment; housekeeping; environmental protection; sources of information. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
airborne dust; health hazards; WHO; dust control |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
poisoning; allergic respiratory disorders; byssinosis; suberosis; inhalation; skin absorption; infectious diseases; bagassosis; ischaemia; farmer's lung; pneumoconiosis; skin allergies; dust explosions; dust collectors; personal protective equipment; respirators; carcinogenic effects; determination in air; report |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | WHO |
| Subject(s) |
Dust, aerosols and related diseases
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Bacterial and parasitic diseases
|
