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Revista Cubana de Salud y Trabajo 2014; 15 (1)

Assessment of the occupational exposure to anthracite dust

Díaz PH, González CRM, Pastor AME, Ibarra FVEJ

Language: Spanish
References: 12
Page: 17-20
PDF size: 153.50 Kb.


ABSTRACT

A cross-sectional study of analytical type was realized in the work environment of the factory of anthracite production, proceeding from the extraction nickel plants of the eastern region of Cuba, with the aim of characterizing the contamination of jobs and, according to their findings, take appropriate measures for its reduction. There were monitored all exposed workers in the production of anthracite insufflated and for adjustment, during 4 consecutive days, determining the concentration of total dust and its respirable fraction. An overexposure was detected in the production of insufflated anthracite in relation to the production of anthracite for adjustment, reaching values of up to 4 times the average permissible limit. In both productions the level of respirable fraction was similar. Recommendations were issued to reduce the generating source of the contaminant.


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