| Main Title |
Occupational Exposure to Formaldehyde in a Medical Center Autopsy Service. |
| Author |
Coldiron, V. R. ;
Ward, J. B. ;
Trieff, N. M. ;
Janssen, H. E. ;
Smith, J. H. ;
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| CORP Author |
Texas Univ. Medical Branch at Galveston.;Health Effects Research Lab., Research Triangle Park, NC. |
| Year Published |
1983 |
| Report Number |
EPA-R-807548; EPA/600/J-83/278; |
| Stock Number |
PB85-176865 |
| Additional Subjects |
Formaldehyde ;
Toxicology ;
Autopsy ;
Exposure ;
Industrial hygiene ;
Reprints ;
Medical centers ;
Occupational safety and health
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| NTIS |
PB85-176865 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
|
07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
7p |
| Abstract |
The formaldehyde exposure occurring in the autopsy service of a medical complex were evaluated as part of a study to detect genetically harmful effects of chemical exposures. Determination of time-weighted average (TWA) exposures and characterization of the patterns of exposure experienced by individuals with different work responsibilities in this occupational setting were sought. Both general area and breathing zone samples were evaluated. Estimated weekly time-weighted average exposures for pathologists, residents and technicians were determined to be between 0.61 and 1.32 parts per million with little difference between work roles. While the averages were similar, the patterns of exposure of technicians and physicians were different. |
| Availability Notes |
Pub. in Jnl. of Occupational Medicine, v25 n7 p544-548 Jul 83. |
| NTIS Title Notes |
Journal article. |
| Title Annotations |
Reprint: Occupational Exposure to Formaldehyde in a Medical Center Autopsy Service. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
c1983 |
| Category Codes |
6J; 57U; 57Y; 68G; 68A |
| NTIS Prices |
Not available NTIS |
| Primary Description |
600/11 |
| Document Type |
NT |
| Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
| Control Number |
515818054 |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
CAT |
