Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons"
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Dermal exposure and skin barrier function of petrochemical workers exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
(North-West University, 2012)Aims and Objectives ? The aim of this study was the following: (1) to assess the dermal exposure of workers to PAH‘s during an entire eight hour work shift; (2) to assess the short term dermal exposure of workers to PAH‘s ... -
Evaluation of thermal desorption as an alternative technique for the measurement of coal tar pitch volatiles
(North-West University, 2011)Motivation: The accurate and reliable measurement of the concentration of coal tar pitch volatiles (CTPVs) in ambient air has proved to be a challenge for occupational hygienists. The challenge must however be confronted ... -
Respiratory exposure during the additive manufacturing of sand casting moulds
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Background: During additive manufacturing (AM) of sand casting moulds, potential dust species of unknown particle size or mineral composition, and hazardous chemical substances (HCS’s) such as silica (crystalline), volatile ...