Update on Health and Safety in the Rubber Industries |
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| Author:
| Chaiear, Naesinee
Saejiw, Nutjaree |
| Series title: | ISmithers Update Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84735-426-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2010 |
| Publisher: | Smithers Rapra Publishing
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $125.00 |
Book Description:
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This report takes a broad overview of the rubber industry and highlights the key concerns over safety that are currently being raised. Legislation in the UK and USA is discussed in depth. Safety of processing equipment is discussed as are the measures that can be taken to avoid injury from machinery. Rubber dust and fume exposures during rubber processing are considered to be general health hazards. Chemicals used in rubber manufacture/processing, particularly solvents have been...
More DescriptionThis report takes a broad overview of the rubber industry and highlights the key concerns over safety that are currently being raised. Legislation in the UK and USA is discussed in depth. Safety of processing equipment is discussed as are the measures that can be taken to avoid injury from machinery. Rubber dust and fume exposures during rubber processing are considered to be general health hazards. Chemicals used in rubber manufacture/processing, particularly solvents have been responsible for many health effects in the rubber industry, these are outlined here. Recommendations for handling rubber chemicals are given. This book is a must-have for anyone working in the rubber industry whether as a producer of rubber or as a user of rubber to make end-use products.