javadi, ismael and Gorgani, Mohsen and Jalilian, Jafar (2017) Evaluation of Occupational Exposure to Respirable Dust in Combine Drivers. Beyhagh, 22 (1). pp. 16-27.
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Abstract
Background and Aims: Agricultural workers are expose to various hazardous particles. Tractor and Combine drivers� �exposure to particulate matters causes vast types of diseases. This study aimed to evaluate combine �driver�s exposure to respirable dust.� Materials and Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, 44 Combine drivers in Shahindej city and its surrounding �agricultural fields, were included. The air sampling from breathing zone of drivers was taken �applying NIOSH0600 method. statistical analysis was performed using SPSS16 with t-test and �Partial Correlation.� Results: The mean concentration of personal and environmental PM4 was 22680 and 521.8 ��µ�g/m3 �respectively. PM4 level in non-cabin combines was 63 higher than cabined machines, which was ��63.5 and 37.7 for PM2.5 and PM1 respectively. Significant relations were found between PM4, �PM2.5 and PM1 with each other. High correlation was exists between temperature and mentioned �PMs.� Conclusion: Drivers� exposure to particulate matter was higher than permissible exposure limits and required �improvement. As a controlling method, upgrading of machine cabins and implementation of �ventilation system could be suggested. It�s suggested that the future researchers adjust their �objectives to chemical characterizing of PMs and evaluation of biomarkers of particulate matter in �exposed workers� blood and urine samples.�
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | R Medicine > R Medicine (General) |
| Depositing User: | Saeed Shoja |
| Date Deposited: | 21 Feb 2018 05:19 |
| Last Modified: | 21 Feb 2018 05:19 |
| URI: | http://eprints.medsab.ac.ir/id/eprint/114 |
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