Statistical modelling of the determinants of historical exposure to bitumen and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons among paving workers
Burstyn, I; Kromhout, H; Kauppinen, T; Heikkilä, P; Boffetta, P
HERO ID
1253060
Reference Type
Journal Article
Year
2000
Language
English
PMID
| HERO ID | 1253060 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 2000 |
| Title | Statistical modelling of the determinants of historical exposure to bitumen and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons among paving workers |
| Authors | Burstyn, I; Kromhout, H; Kauppinen, T; Heikkilä, P; Boffetta, P |
| Journal | Annals of Occupational Hygiene |
| Volume | 44 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Page Numbers | 43-56 |
| Abstract | <strong>INTRODUCTION: </strong>An industrial hygiene database has been constructed for the exposure assessment in a study of cancer risk among asphalt workers.<br /><br /><strong>AIM: </strong>To create models of bitumen and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) exposure intensity among paving workers.<br /><br /><strong>METHODS: </strong>Individual exposure measurements from pavers (N = 1581) were collected from 8 countries. Correlation patterns between exposure measures were examined and factors affecting exposure were identified using statistical modelling.<br /><br /><strong>RESULTS: </strong>Inhalable dust appeared to be a good proxy of bitumen fume exposure. Bitumen fume and vapour levels were not correlated. Benzo(a)pyrene level appeared to be a good indicator of PAH exposure. All exposures steadily declined over the last 20 years. Mastic laying, re-paving, surface dressing, oil gravel paving and asphalt temperature were significant determinants of bitumen exposure. Coal tar use dictated PAH exposure levels.<br /><br /><strong>DISCUSSION: </strong>Bitumen fume, vapour and PAH have different determinants of exposure. For paving workers, exposure intensity can be assessed on the basis of time period and production characteristics. |
| Doi | 10.1016/S0003-4878(99)00101-5 |
| Pmid | 10689758 |
| Wosid | WOS:000085003100005 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Comments | Scopus URL: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-0033622922&doi=10.1016%2fS0003-4878%2899%2900101-5&partnerID=40&md5=170d7fa7c40bb61c74b371cbb6766e14 |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Keyword | Asphalt; Bitumen; Coal tar; Database; Determinants of exposure; Mastic; Multicentric study; Retrospective exposure assessment; Road construction |
| Is Qa | No |