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PUBLICATION 10/2022EL2013-009/P2022-125A comparative study of real-time monitoring detection and active sampling measurements in evaluating exposure levels to ammoniaOccupational exposure to ammonia is an important issue in the waste management sector. The aim of this work was to provide a comparative study of two ammonia measurement techniques in the workplace air of anaerobic digestion-composting plants…
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PUBLICATION 06/2024EL2013-009/P2024-040Occupational exposure to ammonia during industrial-scale anaerobic digestion-composting of household wasteAnaerobic digestion, a multi-stage process often completed by a composting step, harnesses the power of microorganisms to break down organic matter in oxygen-free conditions. One of the main occupational health concerns in this sector is exposure…
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STUDY 01/2012EL2012-019Joint assessment of the capture efficiency and the ergonomics of welding torches with extraction systemsOutline of reasons and objectives
Over 60,000 welders in France are exposed to welding fumes containing metals and metal oxides. The concentrations often exceed the occupational exposure limit value, even in the presence of a ventilation-type…Learn more