Browsing by Subject "Skin exposure"
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Dermal and respiratory exposure to nickel in a packaging section of a base metal refinery
(2013)Nickel is one of the most commonly known sensitisers and has been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as a possible carcinogen to humans (group 2B). Workers at a South African base metal ... -
Dermal exposure and changes in skin barrier function of base metal refinery workers co-exposed to cobalt and nickel
(The South African Society of Occupational Medicin, 2013)Refi nery workers are exposed to many metals, including cobalt and nickel, both of which are skin sensitisers, causing allergic contact dermatitis. Dermal exposure, and changes in skin barrier function [skin hydration, ... -
Dermal exposure to platinum group metals at a precious metal refinery : a pilot study
(2014)Background: Workers in a platinum group metals (PGMs) refinery are potentially exposed to various precious metals (iridium, osmium, palladium, platinum, rhodium and ruthenium) and their metal-salt compounds which may cause ...