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Asbestos review and update.

K L Vork, D K Olson

    AAOHN Journal : Official Journal of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
    |April 1, 1990
    PubMed
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    Widespread asbestos use led to increased lung disease and cancer in workers. Occupational health nurses play a key role in preventing asbestos exposure through education and control measures.

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    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Health
    • Environmental Health
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Widespread use of asbestos in buildings correlated with increased lung disease and cancer incidence in exposed workers.
    • Regulatory agencies like OSHA and EPA initiated asbestos exposure reduction efforts in the early 1970s.
    • Understanding asbestos epidemiology is crucial for effective exposure control strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the link between asbestos exposure and occupational diseases.
    • To emphasize the importance of regulatory actions in mitigating asbestos risks.
    • To define the critical role of occupational health nurses in asbestos exposure prevention.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of historical data on asbestos use and occupational disease incidence.

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  • Analysis of regulatory actions by OSHA and EPA concerning asbestos.
  • Examination of the responsibilities of occupational health nurses in managing asbestos exposure.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant increases in lung disease and cancer observed in asbestos-exposed worker populations.
    • Implementation of exposure reduction strategies by OSHA and EPA starting in 1971 and 1973.
    • Occupational health nurses are vital for preventing asbestos exposure.

    Conclusions:

    • Asbestos exposure poses serious health risks, necessitating regulatory oversight.
    • Effective prevention strategies rely on understanding asbestos epidemiology.
    • Occupational health nurses are essential in protecting workers from asbestos-related diseases through education, engineering controls, and standard enforcement.