Fiberglass dermatitis

Sertoli, A.; Giorgini, S.; Farli, M

doi:10.1016/0738-081x(92)90101-4

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“…Bricklayers indicated the same, describing the worst situation as lifting the insulation boards up to the next floor or to the frame. This outcome agrees well with what has been found in earlier studies . Loose wool insulators indicated no special worst working situation apart from crawling in attics and in narrow lofts.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 93%

Do insulation products of man‐made vitreous fibres still cause skin discomfort?

2014

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BackgroundMan-made vitreous fibres (MMVFs) are used in products for insulation and as reinforcement in materials. Contamination of the skin may arise through direct or indirect contact, and from the deposition of airborne fibres. The scientific basis regarding the effects on skin of MMVFs dates from 1970–1980.ObjectivesTo investigate whether currently used insulation MMVF products still cause skin discomfort.MethodsFocus group interviews and structured interviews were performed among workers engaged in insulation tasks and among do-it-yourself consumers with a recent experience of MMVF products.ResultsA majority of interviewees experienced skin discomfort when handling MMVF products. Complaints caused by traditional (yellow) glass fibre products were more severe than those caused by products of rock or slag wool fibres. The wrists, forearms, neck and face were the locations where the skin was most affected. The situations causing problems varied between occupational tasks, but working with the hands over the head or in narrow spaces were described as the worst situations. Building construction apprentices performed insulation tasks more often than senior workers.ConclusionsMMVF insulation products do still cause skin discomfort. Updated knowledge about people’s experiences of work with such products should influence legislation.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 93%

Do insulation products of man‐made vitreous fibres still cause skin discomfort?

2014

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“…Less common symptoms include burning, fissuring, ulceration, and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation . The amount of skin irritation is directly proportional to the diameter of the fiberglass and inversely proportional to the length of the fiberglass …”

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confidence: 99%

“…Dermatitis can spread throughout a family quickly and is sometimes misdiagnosed as scabies . Should dermatitis occur, frequent changing of clothing, bedding, and towels is recommended .…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Should dermatitis occur, frequent changing of clothing, bedding, and towels is recommended . It is important to clean any contaminated work surfaces with an appropriate industrial cleaner to remove any dust that may contain glass fibers . Workers should also undergo a pre‐employment physical to identify those with dermographism, which is detected by the appearance of a linear hive within 15 minutes of stroking the skin with a blunt object.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The fibers are made from an amorphous structure that easily breaks transversely into many fragments . When these fragments penetrate the skin, it may result in dermatitis leading to varying degrees of irritation from mechanical trauma or airborne contact …”

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confidence: 99%

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