Occupational exposure of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene (BTEX) to pump attendants in Ghana: Implications for policy guidance

Kuranchie, Francis Atta; Angnunavuri, Prosper Naah; Attiogbé, Francis; Nerquaye-Tetteh, Esi Nana

doi:10.1080/23311843.2019.1603418

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“…The health effect of toluene exposure is very dangerous, in short term it can cause dermatitis (red, itchy, and dry skin), while in long-term, it can affect the nervous system, in which a number of studies on paint workers and workers in the rubberized-matting industry had long-term exposure to the potential for central nervous system damage (Heibati et al, 2018;Bioindustries, 2020). Based on the results of research conducted by Kuranchie, Angnunavuri and Attiogbe, (2019) high BTX exposure conditions can reduce or eliminate a person's level of consciousness.…”

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The Determination of Safe Concentration of Non-Carcinogenic Toluene in Surabaya Printing

Prayogi

Tualeka

Ahsan

et al. 2020

IJOSH

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Introduction: Safe concentrations of non-carcinogenic toluene can cause adverse effects on health. Based on the results of a research, toxic effects on toluene exposure can cause cancerous (leuikimia) and non-cancerous (aplastic anemia). The Research objective to determine the safe concentration of non-carcinogenic toluene in Surabaya printing. Methods: The research design used was observational analytic, cross sectional research design with a quantitative approach. The research location was a printing press in Surabaya. The variables in this study were the concentration of toluene levels (ppm) and RQ in workers. Total population was 37 workers, while the study sample was taken using accidental sampling method with a total sample of 30 respondents. The formula for determining the concentration of toluene non carcinogen intake is (CxRxtExfExDt): (Wbx30x365). Results: The concentration value of toluene exposure was greater than the standard set by labor regulations No. 5 of 2018 about occupational health and safety of the work environment by 0.2 ppm. A total of 10% of workers falls under normal category, 73% above normal category and 27% below normal category. Conclusion: In this study, we found new findings, viz the concentration of toluene exposure in Surabaya printing area was above normal with a concentration of 0.2 ppm and this is considered not normal.Keywords: non carcinogenic toluene, safe concentration, surabaya printing, toluene

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The Determination of Safe Concentration of Non-Carcinogenic Toluene in Surabaya Printing

Prayogi

Tualeka

Ahsan

et al. 2020

IJOSH

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“…Exposure to petrochemical industries such as fuel stations increases vulnerability of the front-line workers due to its integration of highly toxic compounds [ 1 , 2 ]. The escalated growth of the global population and increase in the automobile sector has raised the need for petrol, demonstrating an increased exposure of the occupationally-exposed personnel [ 3 ].…”

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“…The individual exposure to BTEX has been indicated by several studies such as Kuranchie et al [ 1 ] in Ghana, Johnson & Umoren [ 14 ] in Nigeria, Kitwattanavong et al [ 12 ] in Bangkok, Mehrifar, Zamanian & Sedaghat [ 15 ] in Iran, Moolla, Curtis & Knight [ 16 ] in South Africa and Rushton, Schnatter & Tang [ 17 ] in Australia. Only Hammad [ 18 ] has examined the occupational exposure for Sudan, however, it remains limited due to the specified period i.e.…”

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Effects of the occupational exposure on health status among petroleum station workers, Khartoum State, Sudan

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“…Amongst the compounds of BTX, benzene is the most hazardous and is extremely cancerous in humans, according to the World Health Organization (WHO 1996) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC 2012). According to the WHO, a concentration of 1.0 μg/m 3 of benzene would cause up to six leukaemia cases in a population of 1 million people [ 7 ]. In recent years, several techniques have been utilized for the investigation of wastewater before irrigation, such as lagoon ponds, constructed wetlands, and conventional wastewater treatment plants, which involved (coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, fluoridation, storage and distribution), membrane bioreactor, membrane filtration, precipitation, coagulation–flocculation, adsorption, membrane filtration, and electrochemical treatment technologies.…”

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Advancement in Benthic Microbial Fuel Cells toward Sustainable Bioremediation and Renewable Energy Production

Umar

Rafatullah

Ibrahim

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Anthropogenic activities are largely responsible for the vast amounts of pollutants such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, cyanides, phenols, metal derivatives, sulphides, and other chemicals in wastewater. The excess benzene, toluene and xylene (BTX) can cause severe toxicity to living organisms in wastewater. A novel approach to mitigate this problem is the benthic microbial fuel cell (BMFC) setup to produce renewable energy and bio-remediate wastewater aromatic hydrocarbons. Several mechanisms of electrogens have been utilized for the bioremediation of BTX through BMFCs. In the future, BMFCs may be significant for chemical and petrochemical industry wastewater treatment. The distinct factors are considered to evaluate the performance of BMFCs, such as pollutant removal efficiency, power density, and current density, which are discussed by using operating parameters such as, pH, temperature and internal resistance. To further upgrade the BMFC technology, this review summarizes prototype electrode materials, the bioremediation of BTX, and their applications.

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Occupational exposure of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene (BTEX) to pump attendants in Ghana: Implications for policy guidance

Cited by 90 publications

References 52 publications

The Determination of Safe Concentration of Non-Carcinogenic Toluene in Surabaya Printing

The Determination of Safe Concentration of Non-Carcinogenic Toluene in Surabaya Printing

Effects of the occupational exposure on health status among petroleum station workers, Khartoum State, Sudan

Advancement in Benthic Microbial Fuel Cells toward Sustainable Bioremediation and Renewable Energy Production

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