Browsing by Author "Badenhorst, C.J."
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Dermal exposure sampling methods: an overview
Laubscher, Petrus; Van Aarde, Michiel; Eloff, Frederik; Du Plessis, Johannes; Booysen, R.; Badenhorst, C.J. (South African Society of Occupational Medicine, 2008) -
Evaluation of exposure to airborne soluble platinum in a precious metal refinery during non–routine operations
Vos, Amelda (North-West University, 2011)Background: Platinum refinery workers are exposed to various elements during the refining process, with soluble platinum salts posing a potential health risk. Platinum salts are extremely potent sensitisers that can result ... -
In vitro permeation of platinum and rhodium through Caucasian skin
Franken, A.; Eloff, F.C.; Du Plessis, J.; Badenhorst, C.J.; Jordaan, A.; Du Plessis, J.L. (Elsevier, 2014)During platinum group metals (PGMs) refining the possibility exists for dermal exposure to PGM salts. The dermal route has been questioned as an alternative route of exposure that could contribute to employee sensitisation, ... -
In vitro permeation of platinum through African and Caucasian skin
Franken, A.; Eloff, F.C.; Du Plessis, J.; Badenhorst, C.J.; Du Plessis, J.L. (Elsevier, 2015)The majority of the South African workforce are Africans, therefore potential racial differences should be considered in risk and exposure assessments in the workplace. Literature suggests African skin to be a superior ...