Strains and effects of exposure of gem cutters to metal compounds

Status:

completed 02/1998

Aims:

The machining of minerals containing beryllium gives rise to excess limit-values for beryllium at gem cutter's work places. Goal: determining the health risks for gem cutters of exposure to beryllium and other metals.

Activities/Methods:

Analysis and assessment of toxicological strain

Results:

Beryllium values above the determined level were found in urine when limit-values were exceeded, however, no indications of berylliosis or illnesses relating to exposure to beryllium, restrictive ventilation disorders caused by beryllium.

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