Asbestos hazards in the city of Rome, Italy

Asbestos hazards in the city of Rome, Italy

The exposure to asbestos of workers of the ATAC company (the public concern of urban passenger transport of Rome) is examined. This is particularly dangerous for workers who repair equipment with asbestos components, such as brake linings. Exposure to asbestos may also occur in inhabitants who live...

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Veröffentlicht in:Social science & medicine (1982) 1989-01, Vol.29 (1989), p.1009-1013
Hauptverfasser: Del Piano, M, Palagiano, C, Rimatori, V
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Asbestos
Occupational exposure
Rome
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Zusammenfassung:The exposure to asbestos of workers of the ATAC company (the public concern of urban passenger transport of Rome) is examined. This is particularly dangerous for workers who repair equipment with asbestos components, such as brake linings. Exposure to asbestos may also occur in inhabitants who live and work close to where asbestos fibres collect. Evaluates the contamination of asbestos fibres in both work and urban environment among people directly or indirectly exposed to this pollutant. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0277-9536