An Evaluation of Potential Occupational Exposure to Asbestiform Amphiboles near a Former Vermiculite Mine
Joint Authors
Elashheb, Mohamed I.
Hart, Julie F.
Spear, Terry M.
Ward, Tony J.
Baldwin, Caitlan E.
Salo, Marissa N.
Source
Journal of Environmental and Public Health
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-11-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Amphibole asbestos (AA) has been detected on the surface of tree bark in forests neighboring an abandoned vermiculite mine near Libby, Montana.
In the present study, simulations were performed to assess potential AA exposure associated with United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service (FS) occupational activities.
Bark samples were collected prior, and personal breathing zone (PBZ) and Tyvek clothing wipe samples were collected during and immediately after trials that simulated FS activities.
Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analyses revealed AA bark concentrations up to 15 million structures per square centimeter (s/cm2).
AA was detected in 25% of the PBZ TEM samples.
AA was detected on wipe samples collected from all activities evaluated.
This research demonstrates the potential for airborne exposure and transport of AA in the Kootenai National Forest.
These findings are especially relevant to those that work in the area and to the general public who may conduct recreational activities.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hart, Julie F.& Spear, Terry M.& Ward, Tony J.& Baldwin, Caitlan E.& Salo, Marissa N.& Elashheb, Mohamed I.. 2009. An Evaluation of Potential Occupational Exposure to Asbestiform Amphiboles near a Former Vermiculite Mine. Journal of Environmental and Public Health،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-453087
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hart, Julie F.…[et al.]. An Evaluation of Potential Occupational Exposure to Asbestiform Amphiboles near a Former Vermiculite Mine. Journal of Environmental and Public Health No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Hart, Julie F.& Spear, Terry M.& Ward, Tony J.& Baldwin, Caitlan E.& Salo, Marissa N.& Elashheb, Mohamed I.. An Evaluation of Potential Occupational Exposure to Asbestiform Amphiboles near a Former Vermiculite Mine. Journal of Environmental and Public Health. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-453087
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-453087