Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Nickel"
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Assessment of dermal exposure and skin condition of refinery workers exposed to selected metals
(North-West University, 2010)Aims and objectives: The research aims and objectives of this thesis were: (i) to review literature pertaining to different dermal exposure assessment methods; (ii) to assess dermal exposure of refinery workers to ... -
Comparison of airborne particulate exposure in two platinum refining process areas
(North-West University, 2010)The aims and objectives: The aims and objectives of this study were to characterize and compare the airborne particulate matter in the tankhouse and crusher areas of a base metal refinery sampled with two separate methods, ... -
Exposure of workers to nickel, copper and lead in a base metal recovery plant and laboratory
(North-West University, 2011)Objectives: The objectives of this study were to establish the extent of dermal and respiratory exposure at selected locations at a South African platinum mine. The study included exposure to lead oxide fumes in an assay ...