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1985

CIS 86-1148 Faramazov S.A.
Labour protection in the use and repair equipment in chemical enterprises and petroleum refineries
Ohrana truda pri ėkspluatacii i remonte oborudovanija himičeskih i neftepererabatyvajuščih predprijatij [in Russian]
This manual for the engineering staff of chemical and petroleum refining enterprises includes: general issues in labour protection, industrial hygiene (requirements for workplace air, ventilation, vibration, noise, etc.), saety of processes and in the use of equipment, safety engineering in the assembly, use and repair of specific types of equipment, safety in the use of piping, fitting and electrical equipment; protection of equipment against fire and explosions.
Izdatel'stvo Himija, Stromynka 21/2, 107076 Moskva, USSR, 1985. 220p. Illus. 54 ref. Price: Rbl.0.85.

CIS 86-783 Ponomarev B.G., Ioakimis Ė.G., Mongajt I.L.
Purification of waste water from petroleum refineries
Očistka stočnyh vod neftepererabatyvajuščih zavodov [in Russian]
This guide contains: characteristics of wastewater produced by basic processes (dehydration and desalination of oil, primary recovery of oil, thermal cracking, catalytic cracking, hydrorefining, delayed coking, etc.), mechanical purification (sand traps, oil traps, hydrocyclones, settling equipment), physical and chemical purification of petroleum-containing wastewater (coagulation and flocculation of effluents, reagents, mixers and flocculating tanks, flotation, electrochemical purification, sorption purification), biological treatment, local purification, sewer systems and diagrammes, closed-circuit water supply and sewer systems; rendering sludge harmless; technical and economical assessment of plans, equipment and methods of wastewater purification.
Izdatel'stvo "Himija", Stromynka 21, 107076 Moskva, USSR, 1985. 255p. Illus. 132 ref. Price: Rbl.1.30.

CIS 86-705 Turlakiewicz Z., Chmielnicka J.
Diethyllead as a specific indicator of occupational exposure to tetraethyllead
This study involved 26 men exposed to tetraethyllead in the workplace (in a petrol company) and 26 controls. A positive correlation was found between tetraethyllead exposure levels and diethyllead and total lead concentrations in the urine of the workers. Thus, diethyllead in urine can be used as a specific indicator of exposure to tetraethyllead.
British Journal of Industrial Medicine, Oct. 1985, Vol.42, No.10, p.682-685. Illus. 15 ref.

CIS 86-454 Nelson N.A., Barker D.M., Van Peenen P.F.D., Blanchard A.G.
Determining exposure categories for a refinery retrospective cohort mortality study
2 methods used to assign exposure categories to 10,766 petroleum refinery employees included in an epidemiological study are described and compared. The first scheme (OR) grouped individuals into 6 organisation job groups (administrative, maintenance, operations, laboratory, general and other). In the second scheme (IH), "most common job title" and "most common plant location" were used to group the workers into 4 categories (job type, contact with refinery processes, exposure to light aromatics and exposure to heavy oils). While OR grouping was acceptable for employees clearly in managerial, maintenance or operations positions, IH codes provided more precise exposure profiles for these 3 groups and also for the group with less definable tasks.
American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, Nov. 1985, Vol.46, No.11, p.653-657. 6 ref.

CIS 86-10 Milon R.C.
Explosive atmospheres: what zones to determine in a refinery
Atmosphères explosives: quelles zones déterminer dans une raffinerie [in French]
Analysis of the international and French regulations on the identification of danger zones for the location of electrical equipment in refineries.
Journal de l'équipement électrique et électronique, 14 Oct. 1985, No.530, p.23 and 25. Illus.

CIS 86-278 Kletz T.A.
An engineer's view of human error
Human error as a cause of accidents is examined and, by way of illustration, accidents that have occurred mainly in the chemical and oil industries are described. The theme of the book is that engineers should concentrate on designing processes and machines which take into account the error proneness of humans instead of trying to change their behaviour. Numerous examples of human error together with an analysis of the causes of the accident and the preventive measures that should be taken to ensure it does not happen again are given.
Institution of Chemical Engineers, Geo. E. Davis Building, 165-171 Railway Terrace, Rugby CV21 3HQ, United Kingdom, 1985. Illus. 159p. 116 ref. Appendix.

CIS 85-1822
European Federation of Chemical Engineering
The assessment and control of major hazards
Proceedings of a symposium organised by the Institution of Chemical Engineers in association with the Safety and Reliability Society and held at the University of Manchester, United Kingdom, 22-24 April 1985. Aspects covered: integrity and reliability of plants; assessment of consequences; risk analysis and case studies.
Pergamon Press Ltd., Headington Hill Hall, Oxford OX3 OBW, United Kingdom, 1985, 454p. Illus. Bibl. Price: £30.00.

CIS 85-2037
International Social Security Association (ISSA)
10th International Symposium on the Prevention of Occupational Accidents and Diseases in the Chemical Industry
10ème Colloque international pour la prévention des risques et des maladies professionnelles dans l'industrie chimique [in French]
Papers presented in their original language at this congress (Frankfurt, Federal Republic of Germany, 10-12 June 1985); every paper is followed by a summary in English, French and German. Subjects under discussion: safety considerations during the design of equipment and the construction of large refineries and of petrochemical complexes; sampling stations (design, noise, automatic monitoring, layout of workstations, pressure loads on the control room after an explosion); sound insulation, fire protection; measurement and control technology, safety devices.
Berufsgenossenschaft der chemischen Industrie, Gaisbergstr.11, D-6900 Heidelberg 1, Federal Republic of Germany, 1985. 808p. Illus.

CIS 85-1530 McQuaid J.
Heavy gas dispersion trials at Thorney island
Proceedings of a symposium held at the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom, 3-4 Apr. 1984. This symposium evaluated the data obtained from heavy gas dispersion studies undertaken by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) at Thorney island between 1982 and 1984. This large-scale study of the dispersion of fixed volume, isothermal clouds under a variety of conditions and in the presence of various obstacles was motivated by the disastrous explosion at the Flixborough chemical works on 1 June 1984 in which a large cloud of flammable gas was released from a ruptured vessel.
Journal of Hazardous Materials, June 1985, Vol.11, special issue, p.1-436. Illus. Bibl.

CIS 85-1439 Rosenberg M.J., Wyrobek A.J., Ratcliffe J., Gordon L.A., Watchmaker G., Fox S.H., Moore D.H., Hornung R.W.
Sperm as an indicator of reproductive risk among petroleum refinery workers
A cross-sectional evaluation of sperm concentration and of the proportion of sperm with abnormal morphology in 34 men exposed to organic compounds in the wastewater treatment plant of a petroleum refinery and in 74 controls. No significant spermatogenic effects were found among the exposed workers.
British Journal of Industrial Medicine, Feb. 1985, Vol.42, No.2, p.123-127. 17 ref.

CIS 85-1000 Summerlin J., Prichard H.M.
Radiological health implications of lead-210 and polonium-210 accumulations in LPG refineries
Evaluation of the hazards associated with gamma emitting long-lived daughters of radon-222 (Pb-210, Bi 210, and Po-210) that are deposited on the inner surfaces of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) concentration process equipment. Radon-222 is a common contaminant in natural gas. Breathing zone measurements made during the clean-up of a pump impeller showed that an inhalation exposure equivalent to breathing Po-210 at the maximum permissible concentration for 60h could be delivered in <30min. The potential radiological health problem related to LPG equipment maintenance and repair and the appropriate preventive measures are discussed.
American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, Apr. 1985, Vol.46, No.4, p.202-205. Illus. 11 ref.

CIS 85-1136 McCraw D.S., Joyner R.E., Cole P.
Excess leukemia in a refinery population
A retrospective mortality study of white male employees of a U.S. oil refinery revealed a statistically significant excess number of deaths due to leukaemia. None of the workers deceased were exposed to benzene, and work history data did not provide any clue to causes of the excess observed.
Journal of Occupational Medicine, Mar. 1985, Vol.27, No.3, p.220-222. 14 ref.

1984

CIS 87-453 Safronova N.A.
Protective clothing and safety footwear for workers of the chemical petroleum refining and petrochemical industries
Specodežda i specobuv' dlja rabotnikov himičeskoj, neftepererabatyvajuščej i neftehimičeskoj promyšlennosti [in Russian]
Aspects covered in this training manual: classification of personal protective equipment (clothing, shoes, boots, gloves, helmets, barrier creams) protecting against water, bases, acids, petroleum, petroleum products, heat, cold, static electricity, vibration, mechanical hazards, and explosion hazards; materials used for manufacturing, maintenance of personal protective equipment, a procedure for providing enterprises with this equipment.
Izdatel'stvo Himija, Stromynka 21, 107076 Moskva, USSR, 1984. 175p. Illus. 12 ref. Price: Rbl.0.55.

CIS 87-714 Moors S., Van Gasse J.
Monograph of ergonomic research results. At the control centre of an automated petroleum refinery. A socio-technical approach
Monographie de réalisations ergonomiques. Au pupitre d'une raffinerie de pétrole commandée par ordinateur. Une approche socio-technique [in French]
Chapter 1 describes the processes involved in petroleum refining. Chapter 2 is concerned with the problems of automated control of a refinery. Part 3 analyses the work at the control centre as perceived by the operator.
Institut pour l'amélioration des conditions de travail, 60 rue de la Concorde, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium, 1984. 110p. Illus. 16 ref.

CIS 86-1144 Bard V.L., Kuzin A.V.
Accident prevention in petroleum refineries and petrochemical plants
Predupreždenie avarij v neftepererabatyvajuščih i neftehimičeskih proizvodstvah [in Russian]
This guide includes a summary and analysis of the causes of industrial accidents (fire, explosions), recommendations on safe working conditions and main trends in accident prevention. Contents: general requirements for fire and explosion protection in the processing of petroleum and petroleum products; errors in plant design and construction, and ways of preventing them; typical accidents and safety of processes and equipment (accidents in processes, safety requirements for operation of some types of technological equipment, safe transport and storage, prevention of accidents caused by electrostatic charges, monitoring equipment and automatic safeguards, flare systems); accident prevention in the repair of equipment and piping (causes of accidents associated with repairing; safety requirements for preparation and organisation of repair of equipment and piping; work inside columns, vessels and collectors; repair of heat exchangers, pumps and compressors, reservoirs, gas holders and piping).
Izdatel'stvo "Himija", Stromynka 13, 107076 Moskva, USSR, 1984, 247p. Illus. 55 ref. Price: Rbl.1.80.

CIS 86-900 European major hazards
Proceedings of a conference held in London, United Kingdom, 22-23 May 1984. Aspects covered include control of major hazards, risk assessment, the problem of toxic chemicals, major hazards research, emergency planning and response, legislation, information of the public.
Oyez Scientific & Technical Services Ltd., Bath House, 56 Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2EX, United Kingdom, Sep. 1984. 202p. Illus.

CIS 86-858 Catalogue of industrial safety and health publications
Catálogo PEMEX de publicaciones sobre seguridad e higiene industrial [in Spanish]
This catalogue provides titles of all the manuals, technical documents and booklets produced and published by PEMEX, the Mexican national petroleum corporation, on safety and health in the petrochemical industry.
Petróleos Mexicanos, Av. Marina Nacional No.329, Edif. A. Colonia Huasteca, México, D.F., C.P. 11311, Mexico, 1984. 52p. Illus.

CIS 86-893 Occupational safety and health rules of Petroleos Mexicanos [PEMEX]
Reglamento de seguridad e higiene de Petróleos Mexicanos [in Spanish]
This book contains all the occupational safety and health standards and rules, external and internal, related to the protection of workers and installations of PEMEX, the Mexican national petroleum company.
Petróleos Mexicanos, Av. Marina Nacional No.329, Edif A. Colonia Huasteca, Mexico, DF, C.P. 11311, Mexico, 1984. 370p. Illus.

CIS 85-1749 Khatib A.R.
Health at work
This comprehensive textbook on occupational health and safety is an English translation of a book written in Arabic and intended for workers in the Arab world. Specific aspects covered: industrial health; texts of the Arab Convention No.7 and Recommendation No.1 of 1977 concerning occupational health and safety, Convention No.13 and Recommendation No.5 of 1981 concerning the work environment; list of occupational diseases common to Arab countries. The hazards from several chemical and physical agents are described, and a chapter is devoted specifically to the petroleum exploration and refining industries.
Arab Labour Office, Arab Institute of Occupational Health and Safety, P.O. Box 5770, Damascus, Syria, 1984. 331p. Illus. Bibl.

CIS 85-1662 Ahlström R., Berglund B., Berglund U., Lindvall T., Nyberg L., Petterson S., Wallin M., Wennberg A., Åström H.
Olfactory deficits in tank cleaners
Luktnedsättning hos tankrengörare [in Swedish]
The olfactory perception of 20 workers exposed to petroleum products (while cleaning oil tanks) was examined. Office workers and watchmen were used as controls. They were matched with regard to sex, age and smoking habits. Odour detection thresholds and the perceived odour strength of pyridine, dimethyl disulphide (DMDS), n-butanol and heating oil fume were determined. The petroleum workers had higher absolute thresholds for n-butanol and oil fumes than the controls. Petroleum workers displayed an odour deficit analogous to the hearing loss known as "loudness recruitment", i.e., normal perception of loud stimuli but impaired perception of soft stimuli. This odour deficit was therefore designated "odour strength recruitment". The petroleum workers were subdivided into 3 groups according to the number of exposure-free days before examination of their odour sense. The greatest odour deficit was found in the group with not more than one exposure-free day. This suggests that the effect of exposure may be wholly or partially acute (i.e., transient).
Arbetarskyddsstyrelsen, Publikationsservice, 171 84 Solna, Sweden, 1984. 38p. Illus. 29 ref.

CIS 85-477 Savitz D.A., Moure R.
Cancer risk among oil refinery workers - A review of epidemiologic studies
The evaluation of 8 epidemiological studies indicates that while the results are markedly inconsistent across studies, there is some suggestion of excess risk for melanoma and for brain, stomach, kidney, and pancreatic cancers.
Journal of Occupational Medicine, Sep. 1984, Vol.26, No.9, p.662-670. 37 ref.

CIS 85-531 Methodologies for hazard analysis and risk assessment in the petroleum refining and storage industry - Parts I and II
This report, prepared by the Ad-Hoc Risk Assessment Group of the Oil Companies' International Study Group for Conservation of Clean Air and Water in Europe (CONCAWE), provides an overview of methodologies which can supplement risk management practices with particular reference to major hazards. Aspects covered: hazard analysis, risk assessment and the causes of incidents; management of risk; analytical procedures; assessment of the consequences; practical applications; conclusions and recommendations. A glossary provides definitions of the technical terms used.
Fire Technology, Part I. Aug. 1984, Vol.20, No.3, p.23-38; Part II. Nov. 1984, Vol.20, No.4, p.43-56. Bibl.

CIS 85-225 Occupational health in the chemical industry
Aspects covered in the proceedings of this 11th International Congress held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 26-29 Sep. 1983: occupational health and toxicological problems in the petroleum, gas and petrochemical industries; emergencies in the chemical industry, assessment and intervention; applications of computer technology in occupational health; current occupational health problems in the chemical industry.
Medichem Calgary '83 Association, 10709 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 3N3, Canada, 1984. 517p. Bibl.

CIS 85-222 Wen C.P., Tsai S.P., Gibson R.L., McClellan W.A.
Long-term mortality of oil refinery workers. II. Comparison of the experience of active, terminated and retired workers
Mortality experience was examined by following a cohort of 12,526 white male refinery workers between January 1937 and January 1978. Standardised mortality ratios (SMR) for all causes of death were 0.68, 1.04 and 0.89 for active, terminated and retired groups of workers, respectively, and for all cancer, 0.85, 0.98 and 1.05. Significantly decreased SMR found for most of the causes in the active worker group were attributed to the healthy worker effect. The retirees experienced no significant excess mortality for any causes, although a subgroup of early retirees did reveal a significant excess of death from diseases of the nervous system and sense organs. The group of terminated workers contributed 41% of the person-years, 49% of the total number of individuals and 38% of the deaths, but did not demonstrate a significantly adverse mortality experience when compared with the general population. The advantages and disadvantages of studies involving only one of these groups of workers are discussed.
Journal of Occupational Medicine, Feb. 1984, Vol.26, No.2, p.118-127. 13 ref.

CIS 84-1818 Mañas Lahoz J.L.
Static electricity in the solvent and flammable products industry
La electricidad estática en la industria de productos inflamables y disolventes [in Spanish]
Explosion and fire hazards from static discharge sparks are identified and preventive measures proposed. Aspects covered: generation of static electricity; dangers and uses; instruments for the detection of static electricity; conditions favouring eplosions or fires and prevention of ignition sparks; classification of work areas in refineries; general preventive measures (earthing, improvement of materials and equipment conductivity, control of ambient humidity, neutralising of static charges); conductive clothing and shoes. Ignition energy and specific conductivity are given for 60 compounds commonly used or produced at refineries.
Salud y trabajo, Jan.-Feb. 1984, No.41, p.38-47; Mar.-Apr. 1984, No.42, p.61-70. Illus. 12 ref.

CIS 84-1607 Buchet J.P., Van Eyken J., Lauwerys R.
Evaluation of exposure to benzene by workers on a gasoline loading platform of a refinery
Evaluation de l'exposition au benzène des travailleurs préposés aux quais de chargement de l'essence dans une raffinerie [in French]
Benzene concentration in air inhaled by these workers was evaluated using 4 passive diffusometers and one dynamic sampler using activated charcoal tubes. The average exposure during the working day did not exceed 1ppm, with occasional peaks over 5ppm. Only one of the passive samplers gave results similar to those of the dynamic sampler, for both short-term and long-term sampling periods.
Cahiers de médecine du travail - Cahiers voor arbeidsgeneeskunde, 1984, Vol.21, No.1, p.25-27. 1 ref.

1983

CIS 86-906 Recommended safety rules for working in areas where flammable atmospheres and static electricity may be encountered
Recomendaciones de seguridad para el personal que ejecuta labores en lugares donde se puedan existir atmosferas inflamables y electricidad estática [in Spanish]
This illustrated booklet intended for use by employees of PEMEX, the Mexican national petroleum corporation, describes procedures for preventing the accumulation of flammable vapours and static electricity during the handling and transfer of flammable liquids. A second booklet using the comic strip format to popularise the information is included.
Petróleos Mexicanos, Av. Marina Nacional No.329, Edif. A. Colonia Huasteca, México, D.F., C.P. 11311, Mexico, 1983. 30p. Illus.

CIS 86-1167 First aid
Primeros auxilios [in Spanish]
This manual, prepared for the Mexican national petroleum corporation, covers all the basic aspects of first aid with the use of simple language and illustrations. A second booklet using the comic strip format to popularise the information is included.
Petróleos Mexicanos, Av. Marina Nacional No.329, Edif. A. Colonia Huasteca, México, D.F., C.P. 11311, Mexico, 1983.

CIS 86-1143 Safety recommendations for plant operators
Recomendaciones de seguridad para operadores de plantas [in Spanish]
This illustrated booklet describes safe working practices for operators of process plants at PEMEX, the Mexican national petroleum corporation, including shutdown procedures, repairs, emergency measures and normal process operations. A second booklet using the comic strip format to popularise the information is included.
Petróleos Mexicanos, Av. Marina Nacional No. 329, Edif. A. Colonia Huasteca, México, D.F., C.P. 11311, Mexico, 1983. 37p. Illus.

CIS 86-1140 Basic safety rules for drivers in the industry
Reglas básicas de seguridad para conductores de vehículos en la industria [in Spanish]
Aspects covered in this illustrated booklet intended for drivers of PEMEX, the Mexican national petroleum corporation: devices related to vehicle safety (brakes, suspension, steering, headlights, wipers); driving in urban and industrial areas; highway driving; night driving; safe driving. A second booklet using the comic strip format to popularise the information is included.
Petróleos Mexicanos, Av. Marina Nacional No. 329, Edif. A. Colonia Huasteca, México, D.F., C.P. 11311, Mexico, 1983. 29p. Illus.

CIS 86-721 Basic safety rules for the industrial handling of cyclohexane
Reglas básicas de seguridad para el manejo de ciclohexano en la industria [in Spanish]
Aspects covered in this booklet: properties; description of the cyclohexane production process; personal protective equipment; description of the tasks related to cyclohexane production; training of workers, fire emergency responses; first aid; general health care considerations. A second booklet using the comic strip format to popularise the information is included.
Petróleos Mexicanos, Av. Marina Nacional No.329, Edif. A. Colonia Huasteca, México, D.F., C.P. 11311, Mexico, 1983, 25p. Illus.

CIS 86-829 Safety recommendations for the driving, loading and unloading of tanker trucks
Recomendaciones para el manejo, carga y descarga de autotanques [in Spanish]
Aspects covered in this illustrated safety publication: types of tank trucks and products transported; required safety devices and measures; loading and unloading; accidents and spills; cleaning of tank trucks; repair; general health considerations. A second booklet using the comic strip format to popularise the information is included.
Petróleos Mexicanos, Av. Marina Nacional No.329, Edif. A Colonia Huasteca, México, D.F., C.P. 11311, Mexico, 1983, 38p. Illus.

CIS 86-835 Recommendations for the safe handling of hand tools and equipment used by well drilling or repair teams
Recomendaciones para el manejo seguro de herramientas manuales y mecánicas en equipos de perforación y de reparación de pozos [in Spanish]
This illustrated booklet describes the safe use of hand tools such as wrenches and pliers and other equipment used by workers around oil drilling rigs. A second booklet using a comic strip format to popularise the information is included.
Petróleos Mexicanos, Av. Marina Nacional No.329, Edif. A. Colonia Huasteca, México, D.F., C.P. 11311, Mexico, 1983. 33p.

CIS 86-857 Procedures manual for the reporting and control of occupational accidents
Manual de procedimientos para el reporte y control de trabajadores lesionados [in Spanish]
This manual describes procedures to be used for the reporting and control of occupational injuries at PEMEX, the Mexican national petroleum company.
Petróleos Mexicanos, Av. Marina Nacional No.329, Edif. A. Colonia Huasteca, Mexico, DF, C.P. 11311, Mexico, 1983. 29p.

CIS 85-794 Šelygin B.L., Bahirev V.I., Gudzjuk V.L.
Safe burnerless combustion of highly flammable liquid wastes from petrochemical production
Bezforsunočnoe ognevoe obezvreživanie legkovosplamenjajuščihsja othodov neftehimičeskih proizvodstv [in Russian]
Wastes such as piperylene fractions can be burned in an air-lift combustion chamber at a rate of 700-4000kg/h. The waste can contain up to 10% water and 5% solids. Contaminated wastewater can be fed to the chamber along with combustion waste. Complete combustion is assured by feeding air to the incinerator at 3 levels. Diagrams, specifications and descriptive equations of the incinarator are given.
Himičeskaja promyšlennost', 1983, No.11, p.22-24. Illus. 6 ref.

CIS 84-1436 Futagaki S.K.
Petroleum refinery workers exposure to PAHs at field catalytic cracker, coker, and asphalt processing units
Personal and area samples were collected at the fluid catalytic cracking units (FCCU) and delayed coker units and area samples at the asphalt processing units in 9 petroleum refineries to determine worker inhalation exposure to polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH). Workers at FCCU and delayed coker units were exposed to an average of 10 and 11 PAH respectively at mean concentrations of 11.4 and 11.1µg/m³. Light molecular weight PAH were found in the highest concentrations. Production of needle coke was associated with higher PAH exposures. PAH collected at the FCCU and the asphalt processing units were associated with respirable fraction particulates. Tobacco smoke did not influence the results of this study.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, NIOSH, Robert A. Taft Laboratories, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226, USA, May 1983. 208p. 47 ref.

CIS 84-1472 Koller M.
Health risks related to shift work - An example of time-contingent effects of long-term stress
300 matched cases of permanent shift workers, day workers and drop-outs at a petroleum refinery were studied. Health deteriorated with age, but to a different degree in the shift and day workers. In the former there were increases in absences from work due to gastrointestinal and cardiovascular diseases, and unspecific complaints. In drop-outs with considerable prior exposure to shift work there were strikingly high absenteeism rates and excess rates of cardiovascular diseases. Proposals are made to prevent adaptation disturbances and adverse health effects: advisory support during the initial years of shift work, preventive medical care during the sensitisation phase, and preventive measures for gastrointestinal and cardiovascular disturbances after 20-25 years of shift work.
International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, Nov. 1983, Vol.53, No.1, p.59-75. Illus. 44 ref.

CIS 84-1071 Tsai S.P., Wen C.P., Weiss N.S., Wong O., McClellan W.A., Gibson R.L.
Retrospective mortality and medical surveillance studies of workers in benzene areas of refineries
Study in 2 parts. Retrospective mortality studies from 1952 to 1978 of all workers at a large refinery working directly on the benzene, ethylene, aromatic distillate hydrogenation (ADH) or cumene units (454 workers, 5,900 person-years) showed no excess in overall general or cancer mortality compared with the general US population or an internal control group. 84% of all benzene exposures were <1ppm. There were no deaths from leukaemia. Part 2 describes a medical surveillance programme for benzene workers, with special emphasis on laboratory screening. There were no significant changes in blood indices of workers over a 21-year period.
Journal of Occupational Medicine, Sep. 1983, Vol.25, No.9, p.685-692. 20 ref.

CIS 84-664 Ellis H.C.
Continuous noise and sensorineural hearing loss: a case study
29 audiometric tests undergone by a worker employed over 26 years in a structural maintenance shop at a petrochemical company were analysed. At retirement, he had irreversible sensorineural hearing loss. The relationship between continuous noise (average 90dBA within 1.83m of operating equipment) and sensorineural hearing loss was linear. Auditory capability consistently deteriorated over long periods of exposure to continuous noise.
Human Factors, Aug. 1983, vol.25, No.4, p.425-429. Illus. 14 ref.

CIS 83-1090 Waxweiler R.J., Alexander V., Leffingwell S.S., Haring M., Lloyd J.W.
Mortality from brain tumor and other causes in a cohort of petroleum workers
Report of a retrospective cohort mortality study among 7,595 men at one time employed at a petrochemical works between 1941 and 1977, to evaluate a suspected excess of deaths due to brain tumours among plant employees. Overall mortality was lower than expected from US national rates. However, 19 brain tumour deaths were observed as against 9.6 expected, and with extension of the analysis to include brain tumour deaths between 1978 and 1979, 22 deaths were observed vs. 10.7 expected. Although non-occupational aetiologies cannot be dismissed, the data suggest an occupational aetiology for certain brain tumours in petrochemical workers. Several proven carcinogens are known to have been produced or used at this plant.
Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Jan. 1983, Vol.70, No.1, p.75-81. Illus. 24 ref.

1982

CIS 86-941 Recommendations for the safe handling of compressed and liquefied gases
Recomendaciones de seguridad para el manejo de cilindros metálicos para gases comprimidos y licuados [in Spanish]
Aspects covered in this illustrated guide: handling, storage and inspection of cylinders; filling; transport; emergencies; personal protective equipment; first aid; general safety rules. A summary in comic strip form is included.
Petróleos Mexicanos, Av. Marina Nacional No.329, Edif. A. Colonia Huasteca, México D.F., C.P.11311, Mexico, 1982. 37p. (+12. illus.. suppl.). Illus.

CIS 86-1139 Recommended safety rules for workers involved in the construction of industrial installations
Recomendaciones de seguridad para los trabajadores de la construcción de instalaciones industriales [in Spanish]
Aspects covered in this illustrated bulletin: common and specific hazards related to the construction of chemical process installations; fire and explosion hazards; general safety rules. A summary in comic strip format is included.
Petróleos Mexicanos, Av. Marina Nacional No.329, Edif. A. Colonia Huasteca, México D.F., C.P.11311, Mexico, 1882. 40p. (+12p. illus. suppl.) illus.

CIS 84-296 Casalet M.
Health and well-being of the work force. Case study: the automobile and petrochemical industries
Salud y bienestar de la fuerza de trabajo. Estudio de caso: automotriz y petroquímica [in Spanish]
Historical review and analysis of occupational safety and health problems in 2 large Mexican industries. Contents: characteristics of the development of problems, capitalist society, historical evolution and the struggle for the right to good health; governmental action, regulations, model of theoretical analysis of health problems; comparative analysis of occupational hazards in Mexico and in other countries, statistics on accidents and their causes, analysis by industrial sector (automobile, petrochemical); work organisation and health, risk factors, proposed remedies.
Instituto Nacional de Estudios del Trabajo, Dr. Vértiz 96, México 7, DF, Mexico, 1982. 83p. Bibl.

CIS 83-1541 Smith R.G., Musch D.C.
Occupational exposure to carbon black: a particulate sampling study
Results of a sampling survey initiated in late 1979 and involving workers from 7 carbon black producers. A total of 1,951 acceptable personnel samples were collected. Characterisation of particulate exposures to workers is provided for the various work areas and specific jobs within these areas. High exposure job categories are also identified.
American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, Dec. 1982, Vol.43, No.12, p.926-930. Illus. 28 ref.

CIS 83-1340 Selected petroleum products
This report was reviewed, revised, and the risks evaluated by an international group of experts (Geneva, Switzerland, 15-19 Oct. 1979). A summary highlights the major issues and makes recommendations for future research, and chapters contain the results on which the evaluation of health risks is based: properties and analytical methods, sources of environmental pollution, toxicological effects in animals and man for crude oils, petroleum solvents, lubricating base oils and related oils, greases and waxes, bitumen; evaluation of health risks; control measures. (French translation available from same source).
World Health Organization, Avenue Appia, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1982. 139p. Bibl. Price: SF.12.00.

CIS 83-1152 Newill V.A., Brief R.S., Wood R.E., Scala R.A., Biles R.W., Manuell R.W.
A synfuels symposium
An introduction covering the increased emphasis on the manufacture and use of synthetic fuels is followed by outline proposals for an industrial hygiene programme and toxicology studies and a discussion of environmental issues.
Medical Bulletin, 1982, Vol.42, No.1, p.42-61. Illus.

CIS 83-701 General report
Rapport général [in French]
The agenda of the 9th session of the Chemical Industries Commission of the ILO dealt with: 1. action taken in the various countries in the light of the conclusions and resolutions adopted at previous sessions of the committee (industrial relations, working environment, effects of advanced technology on employment and conditions of work, manpower aspects of establishing chemical industries in developing countries, influence of the conclusions and resolutions of the committee on national practice in various countries); 2. action taken by the ILO (texts adopted by the International Labour Conference since the 8th session of the committee; action taken by the Office in compliance with specific requests of the committee, including international standardisation of statistics of accidents and occupational diseases and prevention of occupational diseases); 3. recent events and progress in the chemical industries.
Report I, Chemical Industries Committee, International Labour Office, Ninth Session, Geneva, 1982. International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 1982. 158p. Price: SF.20.00.

CIS 83-532
USSR State Standards Committee (Gosudarstvennyj komitet SSSR po standartam)
Women's suits for protection against petroleum and petroleum products - Technical specifications
Kostjumy ženskie dlja zaščity ot nefti i nefteproduktov - Tehničeskie uslovija [in Russian]
This standard (effective 1 Jan. 1983) applies to suits consisting of jackets and trousers. Sections cover: types and basic sizes; specifications (materials, appearance, cutting and sewing requirements); acceptance tests and quality control; marking, packing, shipment and storage. Dry-cleaning and washing instructions are appended.
Izdatel'stvo standartov, Novopresnenskij per.3, 123557 Moskva, USSR, 23 Feb. 1982. 16p. Illus. Price: Rbl.0.05.

CIS 83-531
USSR State Standards Committee (Gosudarstvennyj komitet SSSR po standartam)
Men's suits for protection against petroleum and petroleum products - Technical specifications
Kostjumy mužskie dlja zaščity ot nefti i nefteproduktov - Tehničeskie uslovija [in Russian]
This standard (effective 1 Jan. 1983) applies to suits consisting of jackets and trousers. Sections cover: types and basic sizes; specifications (materials, appearance, cutting and sewing requirements); acceptance tests and quality control; marking, packing, shipment and storage. Dry cleaning and washing instructions are appended.
Izdatel'stvo standartov, Novopresnenskij per.3, 123557 Moskva, USSR, 23 Feb.1982. 14p. Illus. Price: Rbl.0.05.

1981

CIS 88-1926 Guidelines for safe maintenance practices in petroleum refineries
Aspects covered in Vol.1: criteria for authorising maintenance; case histories of accidents and near misses; safety guidelines for authorisation of hazardous work. Aspects covered in Vol.2: comparison of NIOSH, OSHA and international standards; research needs; case histories. The authors recommend that an OSHA regulation incorporating the described performance criteria should not apply only to petroleum refineries, that additional investigation should be conducted to identify the affected industries, and that a programme for safety during maintenance activities should include management commitment and a maintenance safety plan as outlined in this report. Other recommendations include improving the NIOSH accident reporting system and establishing a standard of safe practices for hydroblasting.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Information Systems Section, Robert A. Taft Laboratories, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226, USA, Sep. 1981. Vol. 1 and 2. 359p.

CIS 86-1154 Safety recommendations for users or owners of land crossed by underground pipelines belonging to PEMEX
Recomendaciones de seguridad para usuarios o propietarios de terrenos donde se alojan ductos de petróleos mexicanos [in Spanish]
This illustrated bulletin describes safety precautions for owners of land that are crossed by underground oil or gas pipelines.
Petróleos Mexicanos, Av. Marina Nacional No.329, Edif. A. Colonia Huasteca, México, D.F., C.P.11311, Mexique, 1981. 23p. Illus.

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