Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Barrier function"
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Assessment of the occupational exposure to cobalt at a base metal refinery
(2015)Objectives: The objectives for this study were (i) to assess the respiratory exposure of base metal refinery workers to cobalt sulphate; (ii) to assess the dermal exposure of these workers to cobalt sulphate; (iii) to ... -
Dermal and respiratory exposure to cobalt salts in a packaging area of a base metal refinery
(North-West University, 2010)Cobalt is a commonly known sensitiser in industrial settings and has been classified by the IARC as a possible group (2B) human carcinogen. Workers at a South African base metal refinery are potentially exposed to cobalt ...