Abstract
In 1985, a comprehensive study of asbestos-containing product plans (A/C, friction, textile) was performed. The data presented were based not on personal but on area sampling. A conversion equation from area sampling data to personal exposure values was developed. Exposure concentrations were 0.07-0.66 f ml-1. In workplaces which belonged to member companies of the Japan Asbestos Association, the percentage of workplaces whose exposure concentrations was less than 0.3 f ml-1 was 70% in 1985 (N = 510), but 98% in 1992 (N = 430). Concentrations in a new, well-controlled A/C plant were less than 0.1 f ml-1.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 489-494 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Annals of Occupational Hygiene |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 1994 Aug |
| Externally published | Yes |
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- Health Professions(all)
- Toxicology
- Psychiatry and Mental health
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Work environment of plants manufacturing asbestos-containing products in Japan. / Higashi, T.; Hori, H.; Sakurai, H.; Omae, K.; Tsuda, T.; Satoh, T.; Hoshi, H.
In: Annals of Occupational Hygiene, Vol. 38, No. 4, 08.1994, p. 489-494.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AU - Higashi, T.
AU - Hori, H.
AU - Sakurai, H.
AU - Omae, K.
AU - Tsuda, T.
AU - Satoh, T.
AU - Hoshi, H.
PY - 1994/8
Y1 - 1994/8
N2 - In 1985, a comprehensive study of asbestos-containing product plans (A/C, friction, textile) was performed. The data presented were based not on personal but on area sampling. A conversion equation from area sampling data to personal exposure values was developed. Exposure concentrations were 0.07-0.66 f ml-1. In workplaces which belonged to member companies of the Japan Asbestos Association, the percentage of workplaces whose exposure concentrations was less than 0.3 f ml-1 was 70% in 1985 (N = 510), but 98% in 1992 (N = 430). Concentrations in a new, well-controlled A/C plant were less than 0.1 f ml-1.
AB - In 1985, a comprehensive study of asbestos-containing product plans (A/C, friction, textile) was performed. The data presented were based not on personal but on area sampling. A conversion equation from area sampling data to personal exposure values was developed. Exposure concentrations were 0.07-0.66 f ml-1. In workplaces which belonged to member companies of the Japan Asbestos Association, the percentage of workplaces whose exposure concentrations was less than 0.3 f ml-1 was 70% in 1985 (N = 510), but 98% in 1992 (N = 430). Concentrations in a new, well-controlled A/C plant were less than 0.1 f ml-1.
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JO - Annals of Work Exposures and Health
JF - Annals of Work Exposures and Health
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