Journal Top Ten - February 2003

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1 TITLE: "Airborne Fiber Exposure Assessment of Dry Asbestos-Containing Gaskets and Packings Found in Intact Industrial and Maritime Fittings"

SUMMARY: An assessment of airborne asbestos fibers produced from asbestos-containing products as a result of activities representative of historical work practices. The activities were performed in conjunction with sampling to determine the 8-hour, time-weighted average for dust exposure from the fittings collected from decommissioned U.S. Navy destroyers. Results for every area and personal sample showed averages well below the current OSHA permissible exposure limit, and demonstrate a very low rate of fiber exposure from routine …