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The international electronics industry.
1Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, University of California, 350 Parnassus Avenue, Suite 609, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA.
International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health
|February 23, 1999
Summary
The global microelectronics industry
Area of Science:
- Occupational health and safety
- Industrial toxicology
- Microelectronics manufacturing
Background:
- Global migration of the microelectronics industry to developing nations.
- Incentives include low wages and lax environmental regulations.
- Significant occupational health risks associated with toxic material use.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight health and safety challenges in the microelectronics sector.
- To underscore the risks of exporting industries before addressing safety.
- To identify key occupational hazards in microchip manufacturing.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing epidemiologic studies.
- Analysis of occupational health issues in cleanroom environments.
- Identification of toxic materials and stressors in microelectronics production.
Main Results:
- High incidence of occupational illnesses linked to toxic substances (metals, solvents, gases).
- Increased spontaneous abortions among cleanroom workers; cause undetermined.
- Radiation exposure, ergonomic issues, and occupational stressors are prevalent.
Conclusions:
- Microelectronics manufacturing poses significant health risks, including reproductive issues.
- Rapid technological change and security hinder effective safety measures.
- Industries are often relocated before health and safety concerns are resolved.
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