Biological monitoring of glazers exposed to lead in the ceramics industry in Iran

• Autorzy: Shouroki F. K. , Shahtaheri S. J. , Golbabaei F. , Barkhordari A. , Rahimi-Froushani A.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Exposure to heavy metals, particularly lead, takes place in the ceramics industry. Lead is used in glaze to produce smooth and brilliant surfaces; thus, there is a likelihood of occupational adverse effects on humans. Urine samples were collected from 49 glazers at the start and end of the work shifts (98 samples). Solid phase extraction was used for separation and pre-concentration of the analyte. Samples were analysed by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES). Lung function tests were performed on both control and lead exposed subjects. Statistical analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to evaluate the data obtained. The concentration of lead in glazers was 6.37 times higher than in the control group. Lung functions were significantly lower in the glazers compared to the control group (p < 0.001). Results showed that poor ventilation systems, overtime work and work history are effective determinants of high exposure levels.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

glazer; urine lead; ceramic industry; spirometry; inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy

PL

emalie; ołów; produkcja porcelany; produkcja fajansu; spirometria; plazmowa spektroskopia emisyjna

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2015
• Tom: Vol. 21, No. 3
• Strony: 359--364
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 46 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Shouroki F. K.

• Achool pf Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran

autor

Shahtaheri S. J.

• School of Public Health, Institute for Environmental Research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran

autor

Golbabaei F.

• School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran

autor

Barkhordari A.

• School of Public Health, Yazd University of Medical Sciences, Iran

autor

Rahimi-Froushani A.

• School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran

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Opracowanie ze środków MNiSW w ramach umowy 812/P-DUN/2016 na działalność upowszechniającą naukę.