Occupational Intoxication with Carbon Monoxide

Mikov, Ivan; Drašković, Dragan; Savic, Milica; Arsic, Miodrag; Todorovski, Z.; Glavaski, Mirjana

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“…For the larger chemicals associated with the tape winding process, although most concentrations stay below the OEL, it could be that when production increases (for example continuous production with more than one machine) limits could be exceeded, leading to adverse health effects (Lees, 1995;Lewis, 1999;Mikov et al, 2000). Furthermore, little is known about possible cumulative effects for the complex mixtures identified.…”

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Evaluating Exposures to Complex Mixtures of Chemicals During a New Production Process in the Plastics Industry

2004

The Annals of Occupational Hygiene

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The goal of this study was to monitor emission of chemicals at a factory where plastics products were fabricated by a new robotic (impregnated tape winding) production process. Stationary and personal air measurements were taken to determine which chemicals were released and at what concentrations. Principal component analyses (PCA) and linear regression were used to determine the emission sources of different chemicals found in the air samples. We showed that complex mixtures of chemicals were released, but most concentrations were below Dutch exposure limits. Based on the results of the principal component analyses, the chemicals found were divided into three groups. The first group consisted of short chain aliphatic hydrocarbons (C2-C6). The second group included larger hydrocarbons (C9-C11) and some cyclic hydrocarbons. The third group contained all aromatic and two aliphatic hydrocarbons. Regression analyses showed that emission of the first group of chemicals was associated with cleaning activities and the use of epoxy resins. The second and third group showed strong association with the type of tape used in the new tape winding process. High levels of CO and HCN (above exposure limits) were measured on one occasion when a different brand of impregnated polypropylene sulphide tape was used in the tape winding process. Plans exist to drastically increase production with the new tape winding process. This will cause exposure levels to rise and therefore further control measures should be installed to reduce release of these chemicals.

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Evaluating Exposures to Complex Mixtures of Chemicals During a New Production Process in the Plastics Industry

2004

The Annals of Occupational Hygiene

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Emergency carbon monoxide poisoning therapy for petroleum industry workers

Peričević-Medić¹,

Ljujić²,

Mikov³

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Introduction/Aim Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas produced by incomplete combustion of carbon compounds and is a leading cause of poising throughout the world. The objective of this paper is to analyze 5 cases of acute carbon monoxide poisoning in petroleum industry workers, occupying a shared accommodation and to present diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive measures. Case report the workers had to be treated by the emergency medical service during the night for health problems arising from carbon monoxide inhalation from a faulty installation. Venous blood samples were collected to measure the concentration of carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) and gas analyses were done upon admission and 120 minutes later. They were treated with parenteral therapy and oxygen by mask, and they made a complete recovery. Conclusion Faulty installation of a gas-powered heating system caused acute carbon monoxide poisoning in 5 people occupying the space. After 120 minutes in a closed environment, the carbon monoxide concentration was high enough to cause a significant increase of COHb in the venous blood. Prompt diagnosis and adequate therapy are crucial to ensure a favorable treatment outcome. Preventive measures, such as educating workers and introducing health and safety measures into the work environment are extremely important in preventing accidents such as these.

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Occupational Intoxication with Carbon Monoxide

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Evaluating Exposures to Complex Mixtures of Chemicals During a New Production Process in the Plastics Industry

Evaluating Exposures to Complex Mixtures of Chemicals During a New Production Process in the Plastics Industry

Emergency carbon monoxide poisoning therapy for petroleum industry workers

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