Effect of respiratory protective equipment on exposure to asbestos fibres during removal of asbestos insulation

Asbestos concentrations were measured within powered respirators used by workers involved in the removal of asbestos-containing insulation. Fibre concentrations within the protective gear appeared to be above the Dutch threshold limit value for crocidolite (0.2 f cm-3). Possible sources of exposure...

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Published inThe Annals of occupational hygiene Vol. 33; no. 1; p. 113
Main Authors Akkersdijk, H, Bremmer, C F, Schliszka, C, Spee, T
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 1989
Subjects
Air Pollutants, Occupational - analysis
Asbestos - analysis
Humans
Maximum Allowable Concentration
Permeability
Protective Devices
Respiratory Protective Devices
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Summary:Asbestos concentrations were measured within powered respirators used by workers involved in the removal of asbestos-containing insulation. Fibre concentrations within the protective gear appeared to be above the Dutch threshold limit value for crocidolite (0.2 f cm-3). Possible sources of exposure were analysed and measures were taken to improve the situation. After this, the fibre concentrations in the breathing area were reduced and were below the Dutch concentration limit.
ISSN:0003-4878
DOI:10.1093/annhyg/33.1.113