Latest Publications

Translated from German

This section of the website provides latest publications of IFA - in English translations and in PDF format. The section will be amended and updated continuously.

Biological Agents

• Schneider, G.; Kolk, A.; Meyer, G.: Studies of hygiene on ocean-going vessels – Measurement programme of the Sea BG and the BGIA –. Gefahrstoffe – Reinhalt. Luft 67 (2007) No. 11/12, p. 459-464
• Meyer, G.; Kolk, A.; Schneider, G.: Manual for hygiene and maintenance of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installations on seagoing vessels. Ed.: BGIA – Institut für Arbeitsschutz der Deutschen Gesetzlichen Unfallversicherung, Sankt Augustin; See-Berufsgenossenschaft, Hamburg 2009 (pages 1 to 24 in English; German version from page 25 on)
• Methods for the measurement of biological agents in workplace atmospheres - Information leaflet Ed.: BGIA 2008

Hazardous Substances

• von der Heyden, T.; Alker, M.: Technical protection for non-smokers in indoor spaces.
  Translated from: Gefahrstoffe - Reinhaltung der Luft 68 (2008) no. 3, p. 97-101
• Mattenklott, M.: Asbestos in talc powders and soapstone – the present state.
  Translated from: Gefahrstoffe - Reinhaltung der Luft 67 (2007) no. 7/8 p. 287-291.
  
• Bochmann, F.; Gabriel, S.; Hahn, J.U.; Hartwig, A.; Mittenzwei, V.; Rocker, M.:
  Hard metals at workplaces: Exposure and evaluation.
  Translated from: Gefahrstoffe - Reinhalt. Luft 68 (2008) No. 1/2, pp. 7-14.
  
• Brock, T.H.; Kringel, U.; Stamm, R.:
  Accident insurers' support in implementing REACH for occupational safety and health.
  Translated from: Gefahrstoffe - Reinhalt. Luft 68 (2008) No. 4, pp. 135-138.
• BG/BIA Recommendations for Monitoring of Work Areas - Manual Disassembly of Monitors and Other Electrical Equipment (BIA-Work File 1037).
  Translated from: BGIA-Arbeitsmappe Messung von Gefahrstoffen. 29. Lfg. IX/2002. Published by: BGIA – Institut für Arbeitsschutz der Deutschen Gesetzlichen Unfallversicherung, Sankt Augustin. Erich Schmidt, Berlin 1989 – Loose-leaf edition

Work-related health risks

• Nold, A.; Bochmann, F.:
  Health hazards in the office: Disease risks by indoor air
  Translated from:  Gefahrstoffe - Reinhalt. Luft 66 (2006) no. 5, p. 199-202.
• Heberer, H.; Nies, E.; Dietschi, M.; Möller, A.; Pflaumbaum, W.; Steinhausen, M.:
  Reflections on the efficiency and toxicological implications of NTP air cleaning devices.
  Translated from:  Gefahrstoffe - Reinhalt. Luft 65 (2005) no. 10, p. 419-424.