Determination and Prediction of Respirable Dust and Crystalline-Free Silica in the Taiwanese Foundry Industry
Background: Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) has been recognized as a human carcinogen; however, the measurement and analysis of RCS in small-scale foundries is rare and difficult. This study aimed to measure respirable dust and RCS levels among 236 foundry workers in Taiwan and used these data t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-09-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/10/2105 |