Current chemical exposures among Ontario construction workers.

@article{Verma2003CurrentCE,
  title={Current chemical exposures among Ontario construction workers.},
  author={Dave K. Verma and Lawrence A. Kurtz and Dru Sahai and Murray Martin Finkelstein},
  journal={Applied occupational and environmental hygiene},
  year={2003},
  volume={18 12},
  pages={
          1031-47
        }
}
Current occupational exposures to chemical agents were assessed as part of an epidemiological study pertaining to the cancer and mortality patterns of Ontario construction workers. The task-based exposure assessment involved members from nine construction trade unions. Air samples were taken using personal sampling pumps and collection media. A DustTrak direct-reading particulate monitor was also employed. Exposure assessments included measurements of airborne respirable, inhalable, total, and… 
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