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HERO ID
1231272
Reference Type
Book/Book Chapter
Title
The Printing And Publishing Industry
Year
1916
Publisher
Blakiston's Son
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Book Title
Diseases of occupation and vocational hygiene
Page Numbers
609-617
Abstract
Occupational diseases and hazards in the printing industry (SIC-2751) are reviewed. Diseases of the respiratory system including tuberculosis are the chief occupational diseases of those in printing. Digestive organ diseases are also found. Type metal and type founding involve exposure to lead (7439921), arsenic (7440382), and antimony (7440360). Plumbago dust inhalation or ingestion in electrotyping predisposes to diseases of the respiratory organs, but also causes lead poisoning. The compositor is chiefly exposed to the inhalation and ingestion of the dust from the type cases. Danger from type case dust can be reduced by proper handwashing and construction of the cases. The operators in monotyping and linotyping are exposed to irritating acrolein (107028) vapors from fluxing metal. Suitable hoods and exhaust flues connected to the melting pots can obviate the problem. Molten metal in stereotyping involves handling of lead and exposure to its toxic effects. Electrotyping exposes workers to irritating fumes. Workers engaged in melting new metal and old slugs are exposed to the risk of plumbism from handling metal and breathing its toxic fumes. Binding room exposures to dust, heat, and wood alcohol (67561) are injurious. Workers in chromolithography are in danger of lead poisoning. Many also suffer from visual defects. Engravers have considerable eye strain. Photoengravers are exposed to gas fumes, acids, and ammonium-dichromate (7789095). Metal etchers are exposed to chromic-acid (13530682) causing chrome ulcers. Workers in photographic facilities are exposed to contaminated air and light and to industrial poisons such as bromine (7726956). Other conditions found are bronchial irritation, erythematous rash, and eczema. The author concludes that hazards to the respiratory organs can be reduced by use of sanitary and hygenic procedures and suitable exhaust and ventilation.
Keywords
DCN-141717
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Occupational exposure
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Disease transmission
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Health standards
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Exposure levels
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Occupations
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Disease control
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Industrial processes
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Industrial emissions
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Chemical analysis
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Industrial exposures
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Industrial environment
Editor(s)
Kober, GM; Hanson, WC
Tags
IRIS
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Arsenic Hazard ID
1. Initial Lit Search
ToxNet
3. Initial Filter through Oct 2015
Non Peer-Reviewed
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Arsenic (Inorganic)
1. Literature
Toxline, TSCATS, & DART
2. Initial Filter
Non peer-reviewed
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Chromium VI
Considered
Potentially Relevant Supplemental Material
Non-Peer Reviewed
Excluded
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