| Title |
Respirable crystalline silica: |
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| SubTitle |
Phase 1 (Hazard assessment document). |
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| Author |
HSE |
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| Series Code |
EH |
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| Series Number |
75/4 |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
2002 |
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| Length |
80 pages |
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| ISBN |
0717623742 |
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| Price Exc. VAT |
£7.50 |
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| VAT Rate |
0% |
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| Product Type |
Hard Copy |
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| Format |
Paper |
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| Notes |
guidance note, environmental hygiene 75/4. (GNEH75/4)(GN EH 75/4)(GNEH 75/4)(GN EH75/4) |
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| Abstract |
This Hazard Assessment document has been published by HSE. It is aimed at a technical audience and reports on the scientific information which underpins the hazard assessment of a specific substance. This document addresses two issues (i) whether or not the fibrogenic potency (i.e. ability to cause silicosis) of crystalline silica is variable, and if so, what are the factors that influence its variability (ii) in the light of currently available information, what is the most reliable view that can be formed of the exposure-response relationship(s) for the development of silicosis. Contents: Front summary; Background; Section 1: Studies conducted in vitro; Section 2: Studies conducted in vivo; Section 3: Epidemiological evidence. |
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| Keywords |
Guidance; Control of substances hazardous to health regulations; COSHH; Exposure assessment; Risk assessment; Quartz; Silica; Aluminium; Iron; Coal; Mining; Toxicity. |
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