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Semiconductor manufacturing: an introduction to processes and hazards.
American Journal of Industrial Medicine
|January 1, 1987
Summary
Semiconductor manufacturing poses significant health risks to workers due to hazardous chemical and physical exposures. This paper details semiconductor fabrication processes and their associated occupational hazards for healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Industrial Hygiene
- Chemical Engineering
Background:
- Semiconductor manufacturing is a complex, chemically intensive industry.
- Growing geographic expansion of this industry necessitates understanding its unique production processes.
- Healthcare professionals require accessible information on semiconductor-related occupational illnesses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of semiconductor manufacturing processes for healthcare practitioners.
- To identify and explain chemical and physical hazards associated with each fabrication step.
- To offer guidance on assessing and managing occupational risks in the semiconductor industry.
Main Methods:
- Detailed description of semiconductor device fabrication steps.
- Identification of attendant chemical and physical hazards for each process.
- Explanation of industrial control technology, cleanroom ventilation, and ergonomics.
- Tabulation of hazards for rapid risk assessment.
Main Results:
- Comprehensive overview of semiconductor manufacturing processes.
- Detailed hazard identification for each stage of device fabrication.
- Explanation of key control technologies and ergonomic considerations.
Conclusions:
- Semiconductor manufacturing involves significant occupational health risks.
- Understanding specific fabrication processes is crucial for evaluating worker health.
- This paper serves as a guide for healthcare professionals to assess and manage semiconductor industry hazards.