National Technical Reports Library

The National Technical Information Service acquires, indexes, abstracts, and archives the largest collection of U.S. government-sponsored technical reports in existence. The NTRL offers online, free and open access to these authenticated government technical reports. Technical reports and documents in its repository may be available online for free either from the issuing federal agency, the U.S. Government Publishing Office’s Federal Digital System website, or through search engines.

Details

Exposure to Diesel Fumes and Dust at Six Potash Mines.

PB83213868

Publication Date	1980
Personal Author	Attfield, M. D.; Trabant, G. D.; Wheeler, R. W.
Page Count	22
Abstract	Workers at six potash mines located close to each other in New Mexico were visited by medical and industrial hygiene teams in 1976. Demographic, anthropometric, and spirometric information was collected, and data on chest symptoms, work and smokinghistory were elicited. Posterior-anterior and lateral chest radiographs were taken. About the same time a thorough assessment of the environment was made at each mine. The data were examined for possible relationships between health indices, dust exposure, and measures reflecting exposure to diesel exhaust. No obvious links incriminating either the dust or the diesel exhaust could be ascertained, though symptom prevalences were elevated compared to a non-dust exposed group.
Keywords	Environmental surveys Industrial medicine Exhaust emissions Dust Mines(Excavation) Exposure Toxicity Inspection Hazardous materials Potassium carbonates Air pollution Diesel engine exhaust Toxic substances Occupational safety and health Indoor air pollution
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 57Y - Toxicology 94D - Job Environment 68G - Environmental Health & Safety
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH.; Mine Safety and Health Administration, Denver, CO.
Supplemental Notes	Prepared in cooperation with Mine Safety and Health Administration, Denver, CO.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198319

Exposure to Diesel Fumes and Dust at Six Potash Mines.

Exposure to Diesel Fumes and Dust at Six Potash Mines.
PB83213868

Publication Date	1980
Personal Author	Attfield, M. D.; Trabant, G. D.; Wheeler, R. W.
Page Count	22
Abstract	Workers at six potash mines located close to each other in New Mexico were visited by medical and industrial hygiene teams in 1976. Demographic, anthropometric, and spirometric information was collected, and data on chest symptoms, work and smokinghistory were elicited. Posterior-anterior and lateral chest radiographs were taken. About the same time a thorough assessment of the environment was made at each mine. The data were examined for possible relationships between health indices, dust exposure, and measures reflecting exposure to diesel exhaust. No obvious links incriminating either the dust or the diesel exhaust could be ascertained, though symptom prevalences were elevated compared to a non-dust exposed group.
Keywords	Environmental surveys Industrial medicine Exhaust emissions Dust Mines(Excavation) Exposure Toxicity Inspection Hazardous materials Potassium carbonates Air pollution Diesel engine exhaust Toxic substances Occupational safety and health Indoor air pollution
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 57Y - Toxicology 94D - Job Environment 68G - Environmental Health & Safety
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH.; Mine Safety and Health Administration, Denver, CO.
Supplemental Notes	Prepared in cooperation with Mine Safety and Health Administration, Denver, CO.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198319