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Abstract
Asphalt fumes contain trace levels of unsubstituted polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), some of which have been shown to cause skin cancer in laboratory tests on experimental animals. In recent years, studies published in the US and Europe have raised new questions about the possible carcinogenic properties of asphalt fumes as well as the potential for respiratory and other irritation effects at lower exposure levels. These reports have in turn, prompted industry, government and other organizations to launch a number of new studies to explore these questions and to identify exposure reduction controls that can be promptly implemented in the event new hazards are documented by sound scientific evidence. The purpose of this paper is to provide an up-to-date review of the available scientific evidence on the health effects of occupational exposure to asphalt fumes and to describe the ongoing government and industry research programs.
Asphalt fumes contain trace levels of unsubstituted polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), some of which have been shown to cause skin cancer in laboratory tests on experimental animals. In recent years, studies published in the US and Europe have raised new questions about the possible carcinogenic properties of asphalt fumes as well as the potential for respiratory and other irritation effects at lower exposure levels. These reports have in turn, prompted industry, government and other organizations to launch a number of new studies to explore these questions and to identify exposure reduction controls that can be promptly implemented in the event new hazards are documented by sound scientific evidence. The purpose of this paper is to provide an up-to-date review of the available scientific evidence on the health effects of occupational exposure to asphalt fumes and to describe the ongoing government and industry research programs.
Date
0/2000
0/2000
Author(s)
Asphalt Roofing Industry Science & Medical Group
Asphalt Roofing Industry Science & Medical Group
Page(s)
12
12
Keyword(s)
asphalt fumes; health effects; ARISM;
asphalt fumes; health effects; ARISM;