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. 1979 Jan 10;89(627):10-1.

Urinary arsenic levels in timber treatment operators

B R Gollop, W I Glass
  • PMID: 285363

Urinary arsenic levels in timber treatment operators

B R Gollop et al. N Z Med J. .

Abstract

An investigation was carried out into arsenic levels in urine of timber treatment operators at six treatment plants in the Waikato-Rotorua area. The mean arsenic level for treatment operators was 222 migrograms/l compared with the normal range of 5-40 micrograms/l. In order to reduce the present significant exposure to treatment chemicals such as arsenic and chromium, it is recommended that the wood preservation industry take engineering measures to reduce the present air emissions and adopt strict work practices in hygiene and protective clothing in similar manner to those handling mercury and lead.

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