Occupational exposure to crystalline silica in artificial stone processing
| Autor: | Liviano Vianello, Andrea Martinelli, Rosana Bizzotto, Ottorino Gottardo, Lorenzo Cena, Stefano Porru, Mariella Carrieri, Fabiola Salamon, Antonia Franceschi, Gabriella Guarnieri |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Air Pollutants
Inhalation Exposure Waste management Respirable Crystalline Silica Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health quartz-resin stones Dust Air Pollutants Occupational macromolecular substances Silicon Dioxide SILICA EXPOSURE Occupational Quantitative determination Respirable dust Hazardous substance silicosis Hazardous waste Occupational Exposure Humans Environmental science Occupational exposure Artificial stone Ceramic/porcelain stones respirable dust |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 18:547-554 |
| ISSN: | 1545-9632 1545-9624 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/15459624.2021.1990303 |
| Popis: | Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) is a hazardous substance with known effects that can be well correlated with exposure levels that still persist in many traditional sectors, such as construction or stone processing. In the past decade, exposure scenarios for RCS have been found in the sector of artificial stone processing. The aim of this study is to evaluate the levels of RCS in facilities specialized in the production of artificial stone countertops and other accessories for the furnishing of kitchens, bathrooms, and offices after the introduction of some preventive technical measures such as wet processing or local exhaust ventilation systems. The study involved 51 subjects in four facilities. Personal silica exposure assessment was carried out using GS3 cyclones positioned in the breathing zone during the work shift. Quantitative determination of silica was carried out by X-ray diffraction analysis. Respirable dust levels were in the range 0.046-1.154 mg/m3 with RCS levels within the range |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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