Absence of toxic effects in silver reclamation workers

A cross-sectional investigation was conducted of 27 Caucasian males occupationally exposed to primarily insoluble silver compounds and 27 matched referents. Despite the increased presence of silver in the blood, feces, and hair of the recovery workers versus the referents, there was no evidence that...

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Published in:Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health environment & health, 1989-06, Vol.15 (Jun 89), p.210-221
Main Authors: Pifer, J W, Kintz, R T, Friedlander, B R, Stockdale, D K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Employees
Exposure
Factors
Photographic materials
Recovery
Silver
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Summary:A cross-sectional investigation was conducted of 27 Caucasian males occupationally exposed to primarily insoluble silver compounds and 27 matched referents. Despite the increased presence of silver in the blood, feces, and hair of the recovery workers versus the referents, there was no evidence that chronic silver exposure adversely affected the health of these employees. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0355-3140