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In this paper, 177 cases of artificial stone-related silicosis in interior decoration workers from Israel, Spain, USA, Italy and Australia were analyzed. Interior decoration workers were from small businesses (or workshops), engaged in kitchen and/or bathroom artificial stone countertops cutting, grinding, polishing and other reprocessing. In the working environment, the content of crystalline silica in artificial stone was more than 70%, and the concentration of silica dust exceeded the relevant standards. Most workplaces used dry cutting without ventilation and dust removal and other dust-proof measures, and most workers did not wear qualified respiratory protective equipment. Taking comprehensive measures such as wet operation, ventilation and dust removal, and individual protection can effectively prevent the occurrence of artificial stone-related silicosis.
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Objective To know the current status of the benzene series pollution in the indoor air in newly decorated houses in Beijing and analyze its dynamic changes in order to find the changes rule of benzene series level. Methods 54 houses were randomly chosen in Beijing to monitor their benzene series levels during Apr.-Oct.,2005. Results The monthly average concentrations of benzene series in six months after decoration changed obviously while the temperature and time changed. Conclusion The benzene series level in the indoor air after decoration is affected by temperature mainly. Residents should open the windows for 3 months at least in order to avoid benzene series pollution.
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ve To study the mutagenecity of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from decoration materials to experimental animals and human subjects so as to provide some technical basis for the management of safety and hygienic quality of indoor decoration materials. Methods The micronucleus test was carried out in mice exposed to the tested toxicants in an experimental cabinet, in which the tested VOCs were prepared at the various concentrations which were 5, 10, 20 and 40 times as high as the concentrations of VOCs in decorated rooms monitored on site respectively. The frequencies of micronucleus of peripheral blood lymphocytes were examined among waitress working in decorated indoor environment. Results The concentrations of formaldehyde, benzene, methylbenzene, ethyl acetate, butyl acetate in decorated rooms were significantly higher than those in un-decorated rooms and the related national standards within half a year after decoration. The frequencies of micronucleus of mice exposed to tested VOCs with concentration being 40 times as high as those in decorated rooms were significantly higher than those of negative control group at the 15 th day after exposure. There were no significant differences in frequencies of mi-cronucleus in peripheral blood lymphocytes between waitress working in decorated rooms and un-decorated rooms. Conclusion VOCs emitted from decoration materials were uneasily diffused in air-conditioned airtight environment. The higher concentrations of VOCs simulated based on their levels in decorated rooms revealed mutagenecity to ex-perimental animals.
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ve To understand the indoor air quality of hotels after the openning for business and its health impacts on employees. Methods The hygienic investigation on indoor air quality was carried out in 4 newly built and decorated 2~4-star-grade hotels during the 1st week to the 4th week after openning for businesses well as the health impacts on employees. Results The levels of room temperature, relative humidity, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and total count of bacteria in indoor air of hotels showed no significant differences, but the concentrations of formaldehyde(HCHO) and inhalable paniculate (IP) of hotels showed significant differences compared with those of outdoor control(P
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Objective To investigate the concentrations of formaldehyde in newly decorated apartments. Methods In this study we monitored the concentrations of formaldehyde in indoor air of 28 newly decorated apartments and offices and furnishings. In order to analysis the correlation between formaldehyde concentration of indoor air and personal exposure level, 17 persons' exposure levels were measured by personal air monitoring in 2 offices. Results The medians of formaldehyde concentrations in indoor air and furnishings were 0.062 mg/m3 and 0.260 mg/m3 respectively. The concentration of formaldehyde in furniture was significantly higher than that in indoor air (Z=-5.098,P
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Objective To study the variation of formaldehyde concentrations in indoor air of newly decorated office room Methods 7 office rooms decorated 3 months ago were selected to be monitored every 1 5 months for 5 times, and the room temperature was measured at the same time Results During the period from the 3rd month to the 10th month after the decoration,the room temperature dropped from 14 ℃ to 10 ℃,and went up to 26 ℃ again;the average formaldehyde concentration decreased from 0 22 mg/m 3 to 0 09 mg/m 3 and then increased to 0 22 mg/m 3; the over standard rate decreased from 57 1% to 0% and then increased to 85 7% Conclusion During the course of monitoring,formaldehyde concentrations in indoor air did not decrease apparently with the prolongation of the duration after the end of the decoration,but varied according the changes in room temperature,and formaldehyde concentrations in some rooms were higher than the national hygienic standard significantly
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Objective To provide scientific basis for the investigation, prevention,control and administration of house decoration noise Methods The equivalent noise levels (Leq),and the levels of noise dose (D L) in decorated houses,next door houses and outdoor environment were measured during different periods such as morning,noon,afternoon and evening in one day, as well as the health effects of noise in 3 residential quarters were investigated Results The Leqs levels during per 10 minutes were 79 6～104 7 dB(A) in decorated house The individuals exposure D L of decoration workers were 90%～180% The Leqs during per 20 minutes were 70 9～76 4 dB(A) in next door houses and 63 4～76 5dB(A) in the neiboaring residential building and office building 6～45 meters far from the decoration noise sources The annoyance rate among 149 residents was high and reached 89 8% The mental labourers revealed significantly higher annoyance rate compared with that of physical labourers Conclusion The health effects of decoration noise on occupational individuals and residents shouldnt be ignored
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Objective To investigate the relation between the formaldehyde content of newly decorated houses and the time after decoration finished, which will offer an important reference to housing corporations and household. Methods The formaldehyde contents of newly decorated houses in Maoming were analyzed by colorimetry, Mar-Aug, 2003. Results The formaldehyde content in house A, in which the floor was compound floor boards, was higher than that in house B, in which the floor was wearable bricks. The formaldehyde content was not only related to the time after decoration finished, but also to the air temperature. After decoration finished, it must take half a year that the content of formaldehyde would meet the national standard limit. In consecutive testing, it was found that the content of formaldehyde would increase a little as the air temperature increased. Conclusion It must be attached importance to the formaldehyde content in the house floored with compound boards. It will need 6 months at least that the content of formaldehyde meet the requirement of the national standard after the newly house decoration.
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Objective To compared the decreasing characteristics of formaldehyde and benzene concentrations in indoor air after decoration. Methods The concentrations of formaldehyde and benzene in indoor air of hotels were determined within one week, one year and more than one year after decoration. Results The concentrations of benzene in indoor air reached the peak(mean: 0.534 mg/m 3) within one week after decoration, and then decreased gradually.The concentrations of formaldehyde were not high within one week after decoration,and then increased gradually, reached the peak (mean: 0.141 mg/m 3) within one year after decoration,then decreased gradually. Conclusion After decoration,the decreasing characteristics of the concentrations of formaldehyde and benzene showed a difference that the concentrations of benzene decreased faster than that of formaldehyde did.
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Objective To investigate the status quo of formaldehyde pollution in indoor air of the decorated houses. Methods 54 apartments that have been decorated for one month to almost two years and 52 roughcast apartments were selected and the concentrations of formaldehyde were determined by acetylacetone spectrophotometry. Results The results showed that in the same time after decorating, there was significant difference of formaldehyde concentrations between higher and lower temperature periods (P
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Objective To investigate the formaldehyde pollution in the indoor air in some newly decorated houses in Beijing and analyze the dynamic changes in order to find the change law of formaldehyde. Methods 54 residences were randomly chosen in Beijing to monitor the formaldehyde levels. The temperature and humidity were recorded at the same time. Covariance analysis was used to analyze the influence of temperature and humidity on formaldehyde pollution levels. Results In six consecutive months of monitoring after the decoration, the monthly average concentrations of formaldehyde in the indoor air were 0.04 mg/m3, 0.04 mg/m3, 0.13 mg/m3, 0.15 mg/m3, 0.02 mg/m3 and 0.03 mg/m3 respectively. The influence of temperature and humidity on formaldehyde levels was significant. Conclusion The formaldehyde level in the indoor air after decoration is mainly affected by the season and time. Residents should open the windows more often and it is suggested to live in the newly decorated houses in six months as the decoration finished.
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Objective To study the characteristics of the variations of formaldehyde concentration in indoor air of newly decorated living rooms. Methods The formaldehyde concentrations in indoor air of newly decorated rooms were determined with model 4160_2 formaldehyde analyzer during the different periods after decoration. Results At the 10th minute after closing all the windows and doors in the newly decorated rooms, the formaldehyde concentrations of indoor air exceeded the standard nearly as high as 2 times, reached 51% of the peak concentration at the 30th minute, and reached the peak concentration (0.652 mg/m 3) at the 420th minute, then decreased gradually with the prolongation of periods after decoration and accorded with the sanitary standard in the 4th month after decoration. The whole study was carried out at the indoor air temperature of 27.8～29.9 ℃. Conclusion The indoor air pollution by formaldehyde was serious in newly decorated living rooms. The ventilation should be enhanced during the first 4_month period after decoration, so that the formaldehyde concentration could be decreased gradually.