Asbestos and silicate pollution in the workplace. (Latest citations from Pollution Abstracts). Published Search

Technical Report · Fri May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1992

OSTI ID:5240681

The bibliography contains citations concerning occupational exposure to asbestos and silicate fibers in the workplace. Correlations are cited between occupational exposure, carcinogenesis, and mortality. Included are surveys of occupational exposure of shipyard and dockyard workers; mechanics, miners; insulation workers; sheet metal workers; millers; and workers in pottery mills, foundries, the chemical industry, and power stations. Surveys and health examinations are reported for workers and family members whose exposure resulted from contact with the worker. Asbestos and silicate pollution exposure standards and hazard control technology are cited. References to nonoccupational asbestos and silicate pollution are excluded and can be found in other bibliographies. (Contains a minimum of 245 citations and includes a subject term index and title list.)

• Research Organization: NERAC, Inc., Tolland, CT (United States)
• OSTI ID: 5240681
• Report Number(s): PB-92-854793/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ASBESTOS
BIBLIOGRAPHIES
CARCINOGENESIS
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OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES
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PATHOGENESIS
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