Abstract
Exposure to respirable crystalline silica among quarry workers in Queensland was assessed. The assessment evaluated airborne concentrations of respirable crystalline silica, lung function and risk factors including exposure profile, particle size distribution and morphology.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 17-23 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Journal of Health & Safety, Research & Practice |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Keywords
- silica
- pulmonary function tests
- quarries and quarrying
- employees
- risk factors
- health risk assessment
- Queensland