Main Title |
Characterization and control of asbestos emissions from open sources / |
Author |
Harwood, Colin F. ;
Blaszak., Thomas P.
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Other Authors |
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CORP Author |
IIT Research Inst., Chicago, Ill.;National Environmental Research Center, Research Triangle Park, N.C. Control Systems Lab. |
Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Environmental Research Center, Control Systems Laboratory, |
Year Published |
1974 |
Report Number |
EPA/650-2-74-090; IITRI-C6290-11; EPA-68-02-1348; PB238925 |
Stock Number |
PB-238 925 |
OCLC Number |
39128918 |
Subjects |
Asbestos dust--Environmental aspects ;
Asbestos mines and mining--Environmental aspects ;
Air--Pollution--Measurement
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Additional Subjects |
Asbestos ;
Air pollution ;
Mining ;
Solid waste disposal ;
Industrial wastes ;
Asbestosis ;
Health ;
Bibliographies ;
Surveys ;
Dust ;
Site surveys ;
Malignant neoplasms ;
Fibers ;
Field tests ;
Asbestos deposits ;
Sampling ;
Air pollution control ;
Air pollution sampling
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EJBD |
EPA 650-2-74-090 |
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Headquarters Library/Washington,DC |
12/27/2016 |
ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA 650-2-74-090 |
Received from HQ |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/04/2023 |
ERAD |
EPA 650/2-74/090 |
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Region 9 Library/San Francisco,CA |
03/18/2013 |
ESAD |
EPA 650-2-74-090 |
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Region 10 Library/Seattle,WA |
10/17/2003 |
NTIS |
PB-238 925 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
viii, 196 pages : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm |
Abstract |
The report reviews control technology applicable to asbestos emissions from open sources including asbestos mines, mills, and manufacturing waste piles. It combined a literature review with visits to asbestos mining and manufacturing operations, and considered climatology, location, and topography. The study, which included preliminary field sampling, produced a comprehensive bibliography on emissions control. The health effects of asbestos exposure were reviewed from two aspects: the significance of fiber size, and the effect of non-occupational exposure. Fiber size considered to be most harmful is still not established and, while non-occupational exposure probably does not lead to asbestosis, evidence relates it to increased incidence of cancer. Data analyses indicated that asbestos can be detected at considerable distances from a given source. It was concluded that, because of their proximity to populations, asbestos manufacturing waste piles are a threat to public health more serious than asbestos mining. |
Notes |
"EPA/650-2-74-090." "September 1974." EPA Contract No. 68-02-1348, ROAP no. 21AFA-004, program element no. 1AB015; EPA project officer: D.K. Oestreich. Selected bibliography and abstracts included as Appendix A. Includes bibliographical references (pages 118-122). |