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- Title
Rischio cancerogeno da amianto nella marineria civile.
- Authors
Filon, Francesca Larese; Negro, Corrado; De Michieli, Paola; Bovenzi, Massimo
- Abstract
The article focuses on a study related to occurrence of cancer in seamen due to exposure to asbestos present in gasket, pipes, valves and machinery. Topics discussed include ship motion and vibrations release asbestos in the surrounding space, asbestos fibres inhaled through maintenance operations of vessels, and excess risk of mesothelioma in fishermen.
- Subjects
MESOTHELIOMA risk factors; SAILORS; MESOTHELIOMA; GASKETS; DISEASES; SAFETY; PATIENTS
- Publication
Giornale Italiano di Medicina del Lavoro ed Ergonomia, 2013, Vol 35, Issue 4, p206
- ISSN
1592-7830
- Publication type
Article