Occupational exposure to noise and ototoxic organic solvents.
Arch Environ Health
; 49(5): 359-65, 1994.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-7944568
ABSTRACT
The objectives of this study were to review the literature on the effects of occupational exposure to organic solvents on the auditory system and to identify work settings in which exposure to these agents and to noise might occur. The criteria for selecting the chemicals were (a) evidence available that indicated that the chemicals may affect the auditory system and enhance noise effects, and (b) the ubiquity of their use. References to ototoxicity were noted for three proven neurotoxicants, i.e., carbon disulfide, toluene, and trichloroethylene, and for two probable human neurotoxicants--styrene and xylene. The percentages of workers (estimated by NIOSH National Occupational Exposure Survey) exposed to these solvents in each economic sector are shown. Work settings are identified where multiple exposures occur to solvents and noise. The need for future research is discussed.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Solventes
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Perda Auditiva Provocada por Ruído
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Indústrias
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Ruído Ocupacional
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1994
Tipo de documento:
Article