Occupational Health Report Series (Series)
Included in this series are:
No 9 Respiratory Health and Silica Dust Levels in the Extractive Industry pdf [size: 786KB ]
This report brings together two separate but related investigations, the National Dust Project and the Respiratory System Survey, each of which were carried out as part of the day to day work of OSH. There were thus inevitable constraints on the numbers of sites visited and tested and the number of individuals surveyed.
Year: 2003, Pages: 25, Features: A4
No. 8 Synthetic Glass Wool - Update on pdf [size: 82KB ]
In 1994, OSH published a document, Health and Safety Guidelines for the Selection and Safe Handling of Synthetic Mineral Fibres. This included a commentary by the author of this current report on the research undertaken up till that time on the possible adverse health effects of synthetic mineral fibres (SMFs). Since then, some of the existing human studies have been extended over time, and can now provide more data. Furthermore, animal studies have improved in their design and techniques, and more insights have been gained on the factors affecting risks from airborne fibres in general. It is therefore appropriate to re-evaluate the risks associated with synthetic mineral fibres in the light of current evidence.
However, this report focuses on glass wool, as questions have recently been raised and concerns expressed about the use of this material, particularly in the context of various insulation products. (These may be used in domestic, commercial and industrial buildings for thermal and acoustic insulation, some pipe insulation, ventilation and air conditioning ducting, and acoustic ceiling tiles and panels.) Most attention has been given to the carcinogenicity issue, as this has been a special point of concern in some quarters. However, other aspects of respiratory health are also discussed.
Year: 2001, Pages: 19, Features: A4
No. 7 Diseases of Workers by Bernardino Ramazzini
No. 6 Lung Function Changes in Asbestos Exposed Workers with Pleural Abnormalities
No. 5 Lead Exposure in Vehicle Service Industries - A Small Industry Study pdf [size: 224KB ]
Two studies are incorporated in the report. The first, a 1984 study on Lead Exposure and Absorption in Automotive Engine Reconditioning by Mr Keith Briggs and the second, a 1994 study, part of an OSH National Project compiled by Mr Errol Hodgkinson.
Year: 2000, ISBN: 0-477-03632-5, Pages: 52, Features: A4
No. 4 Mesothelioma in New Zealand
No. 3 Rural Workers' Health Status
No. 2 Respiratory Symptoms and Asbestos in the Workplace pdf [size: 302KB ]
Is exposure to asbestos dust in the New Zealand context an independent cause of respiratory symptoms (cough, phlegm, shortness of breath and wheeze) taking into account other relevant factors such as age and smoking?
Year: 1997, Pages: 25, Features: A4
No. 1 Mussel Openers' Asthma
