Adult dermal sediment loads following clam digging in tide flats
Shoaf, MB; Shirai, JH; Kedan, G; Schaum, J; Kissel, JC
HERO ID
1061269
Reference Type
Journal Article
Year
2005
Language
English
| HERO ID | 1061269 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 2005 |
| Title | Adult dermal sediment loads following clam digging in tide flats |
| Authors | Shoaf, MB; Shirai, JH; Kedan, G; Schaum, J; Kissel, JC |
| Journal | Soil and Sediment Contamination |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Page Numbers | 463-470 |
| Abstract | Sediment contamination is common and assessment of potential dermal exposure to sediments is of interest to risk assessors. However, few measurements of coastal sediment (as opposed to terrestrial soil) adherence to skin have been reported in the literature. Results are reported here for sediment loads on the skin of 18 adults engaged in clam digging for periods of up to 90 minutes in a tide flat in Rhode Island. Post-activity geometric mean loads were 0.02, 0.12, 0.16, 0.58 and 0.88 mg/cm2 on faces, forearms, lower legs, feet and hands, respectively. Pre-activity loadings were less than 0.01 mg/cm2 on all body parts except feet. These results are similar to very limited previously reported data obtained from four persons gathering reeds for basketry in a tide flat in Washington State. |
| Doi | 10.1080/15320380500180515 |
| Wosid | WOS:000232060300006 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |