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The international electronics industry.

J LaDou1, T Rohm

  • 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
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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.

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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.