Meditsina truda i promyshlennaia ekologiia
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Children whose parents work on industrial enterprises were found to have higher heavy metals content of hair, when compared to the children of nonindustrial enterprises workers. That proves pollutants transmission into living area by industrial workers (on clothes, shoes, etc) and determines this pollution source as a potential factor of hygienic risk for children.
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Comparative Study
[Informative value of cardio-pulmonary exertion test in dyspnea diagnosis among asbestos-cement goods production workers].
The article deals with diagnosis of respiratory system changes through cardio-pulmonary exertion test in dyspneic individuals over 10 years exposed to dust at work. The results help to assess changes in the cardio-respiratory system, further prognosis and expedience of continued work in the hazardous conditions.
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Comparative Study
[Hygienic evaluation of asbestos-containing friction goods application].
The author analyzed literature data and conducted hygienic studies on evaluating risks connected with asbestor fibers release into workplace air and ambient air of populated area, with application of asbestos-containing goods (friction goods, interlining materials) in automobile transport. Conclusion is that air pollution with fiber particles in concentrations exceeding allowable ones is possible only with intense mechanical processing of friction goods.
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Review
[Ultraviolet rays: problems of hygienic evaluation of the sources and regulation of the effects].
The article presents characteristics of ultraviolet rays sources used for prevention, treatment and for tanning. Difficulties in hygienic evaluation of goods are revealed. The authors defined ways to solve this problem--specify metrological support for supervision, create regulation document on sanitary and hygienic evaluation of ultraviolet rays sources.