Third wave of asbestos-related disease from secondary use of asbestos. A case report from industry.
An occupational health survey conducted in a workshop in which asbestos cement was used showed initial atmospheric asbestos levels ranging from 1.9 to 27.5 fibres per millilitre of air. Radiological changes suggestive of asbestos-related pleural disease were found in 2 workers (2.5%), while 3 (3.8%) had borderline features of asbestosis. The survey confirmed that uncontrolled and hazardous use of asbestos continues in industry despite public awareness of its dangers and the Asbestos Regulations of 1987.
Weiner
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Department of National Health and Population Development, Johannesburg and Community Health Department, University of the Witwatersrand.
Rees
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Lunga
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Felix
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D001194:Asbestos / Q000009:adverse effects; D001195:Asbestosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D008452:Maximum Allowable Concentration; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011859:Radiography
D001194:Asbestos