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Query Trace: Achutan C [original query] |
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Exposure assessment for roofers exposed to silica during installation of roof tiles
Hall RM , Achutan C , Sollberger R , McCleery RE , Rodriguez M . J Occup Environ Hyg 2013 10 (1) D6-D10 Occupational exposure to silica in the construction industry has been well documented,(1–7) and respirable crystalline silica (quartz and cristobalite) has been associated with silicosis,(8,9) lung cancer,(10,11) pulmonary tuberculosis,(12,13) and airway diseases.(14,15) | These concerns prompted a local construction union to request assistance from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for health hazard evaluations concerning exposures to dust and silica among roofers in Phoenix, Arizona. In response to these requests, NIOSH performed field studies to evaluate roofers’ exposures to silica. |
Environmental tobacco smoke exposure among casino dealers
Achutan C , West C , Mueller C , Bernert JT , Bernard B . J Occup Environ Med 2011 53 (4) 346-51 OBJECTIVE: This study quantified casino dealers' occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS). METHODS: We measured casino dealers' exposure to ETS components by analyzing full-shift air and preshift and postshift urine samples. RESULTS: Casino dealers were exposed to nicotine, 4-vinyl pyridine, benzene, toluene, naphthalene, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, solanesol, and respirable suspended particulates. Levels of 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanol (NNAL) in urine increased significantly during an 8-hour work shift both with and without adjustment for creatinine clearance. Creatinine-unadjusted cotinine significantly increased during the 8-hour shift, but creatinine-adjusted cotinine did not increase significantly. CONCLUSIONS: Casino dealers at the three casinos were exposed to airborne ETS components and absorbed an ETS-specific component into their bodies, as demonstrated by detectable levels of urinary NNAL. The casinos should ban smoking on their premises and offer employee smoking cessation programs. |
Environmental and biological assessment of environmental tobacco smoke exposure among casino dealers
Achutan C , West C , Mueller CA , Boudreau AY , Mead KR . Int J Occup Environ Health 2009 15 (4) 417 Between January and April 2005, NIOSH received confidential | requests for HHEs from NP casino dealers at Bally’s, Paris, and | Caesars Palace casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada. These casino dealers | were concerned that exposure to ETS in their workplace was | causing a variety of acute and long-term health effects. | In response to these requests, NIOSH investigators conducted | three onsite evaluations at Bally’s, Paris, and Caesars Palace | casinos. The first onsite evaluation was conducted July 22–24, | 2005, during which we interviewed employees, reviewed OSHA | Forms 200 and 300 (Log of Work Related Injuries and Illnesses), | and administered a screening questionnaire. The screening | questionnaire was used to select potential participants to take | a subsequent health symptom questionnaire and undergo | environmental and biological monitoring. During the second | site visit, from August 21–24, 2005, additional screening | questionnaires were distributed to NP casino dealers. A health | symptom questionnaire was mailed January 6, 2006, and we | conducted biological and environmental monitoring on our final | site visit from January 19–22, 2006 |
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