Abstract
Work in the rubber industry involves combined exposure to many chemicals, such as aromatic amines, solvents, plastics monomers, and additives. Several studies on female workers have been published. Some suggest increased health risks due to exposure to specific (groups of) agents, which have been discussed in other chapters: solvents (2), plastics (6); however, synergism with agents not discussed may increase the health risks. Most studies reviewed in this chapter refer to health risks as such, without suggesting specific causes. Chloroprene may also exert adverse effects on the male reproductive system, but this aspect is not discussed here.
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Zielhuis, R.L., Stijkel, A., Verberk, M.M., van de Poel-Bot, M. (1984). Rubber Industry. In: Health Risks to Female Workers in Occupational Exposure to Chemical Agents. International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health Supplement. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-69850-7_16
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