An industrial hygiene evaluation of chimney sweeping.
With the increased use of wood and coal for home heating, chimney sweeping is becoming a more common occupation. A preliminary study was designed to evaluate the air contaminants present in the process. Arsenic and sulfur dioxide were found along with coal tar pitch volatiles. A method of minimizing the exposure of these chemicals to chimney sweeps by spraying a water mist is discussed.
D000393:Air Pollutants / Q000032:analysis; D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational / Q000032:analysis; D001151:Arsenic / Q000032:analysis; D001580:Benzopyrenes / Q000032:analysis; D004391:Dust; D004782:Environmental Health; D005579:Fossil Fuels; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D013458:Sulfur Dioxide / Q000032:analysis
D000393:Air Pollutants; D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational; D001580:Benzopyrenes; D004391:Dust; D005579:Fossil Fuels; D013458:Sulfur Dioxide; D001151:Arsenic