Respiratory health effects of occupational exposure to charcoal dust in Namibia.

Ndinomholo Hamatui Rajen N NaidooNnenesi Kgabi

Published in: International journal of occupational and environmental health (2016)

Charcoal dust levels exceeded the US OSHA recommended limit of 3.5 mg/m3 for carbon-black-containing material and study participants presented with exposure-related adverse respiratory outcomes in a dose-response manner. Our findings suggest that the Namibian Ministry of Labour introduce stronger enforcement strategies of existing national health and safety regulations within the industry.

Keyphrases

health risk
health risk assessment
human health
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
type diabetes
respiratory tract
emergency department
risk assessment
metabolic syndrome
climate change
glycemic control