In an article published in December 2012, the Dutch Health Council describes and underpins levels of air concentrations arsenic and inorganic arsenic compounds associated with an additional risk of death from cancer of 4 per 1.000 (28 µg arsenic/m3) and 4 per 100.000 (0,28 µg arsenic/m3) by occupational exposure.
Heavy metals
Category ArchivesExposure assessment for mercury in production workers
22 Aug 2011Assessment of potential occupational exposure to mercury (vapor) through air and urine measurements in production workers of a waste processing company.
(2011)
Exposure assessment for mercury in production workers
22 Aug 2011Assessment of potential occupational exposure to mercury (vapor) through air and urine measurements in production workers of a waste processing company.
(2011)
Biomonitoring of lead in welders in fuel storage tanks
9 Apr 2010Exposure assessment for lead in welders that perform maintenance welding activities inside fuel tanks in a large tank park. Lead in welding fumes was measured as well as relevant parameters in blood and urine.
(2010)
Update of exposure prediction algorithm
9 Apr 2010Data analysis and support in the development of an evidence-based exposure prediction tool for welding fumes. This tool has been adopted in the update of the Verbetercheck Lasrook (in Dutch).
It aims to assess and control exposure to welding fumes at workplaces in which welding activities occur.
More information? Check the handouts (in Dutch) of the Dutch Occupational Hygiene Association annual conference 2010
(worker and employer associations for Dutch metal and technological industries, 2009)
Exposure to laser cutting dust and potential health effects
9 Apr 2010Assessment of toxicity of metal dust from laser cutting activities. Exposure estimation and recommendation of control measures to be taken.
(Bosch, 2009)