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The use of the DiSCmini has developed considerably in the context of evaluating inhalation exposure to nanoparticles. This article presents the results obtained during measurement campaigns at workplaces. A few examples describe the applicability of...

The relevance of sun exposure on human health is ambivalent: depending on the dose of radiation affecting the organism, the ultraviolet part (UV) of solar radiation can have positive or negative impacts. Aimed at the prevention of skin cancer and...

As part of the DZSF research project “Emissions and concentration from rail traffic – air pollution monitoring and dispersion calculation” (DZSF: German Centre for Rail Traffic Research), available measurement and activity data for the...

When determining the concentration of chemical agents in the air at workplaces, there are fundamental requirements for the performance of measurement methods and thus also for their measurement uncertainty. In order to assess the quality and...

In this study, stem disks originating from three height levels of two trees from the Carinthian Lavant Valley were examined to assess possible changes in the mercury concentrations contained in their stem wood (without bark) with stem height....

In a field study, different work areas in German companies from ethylene oxide production, distribution and application were investigated with regard to their ethylene oxide exposures. Among other things, these measurements served to test the...

The aim was to determine 1st the trends in metal and nitrogen accumulation in mosses between 1990 and 2005 and 2020 in Germany, respectively, and 2nd the effect of tree canopy cover on element accumulation. For the trend analysis, the minimum sample...

For the two-part article with a total of 199 citations, a large number of publications on ultrafine particulate matter (UFP) in indoor environments were sighted. Only private dwellings were considered. The information contained in the respective...

Plant bioindicators can not only be used very effectively for polluter identification and range estimation, but also in the subsequent „aftercare“, when emission reduction measures have been implemented at industrial plants or entire parts of...

Surface disinfection is an everyday routine in the health service and has now become commonplace in many other professions as well. Some of the applied disinfectants contain substances that are released into the air and can lead to occupational...

The aim of this project was to deposit various aerosols in the exposure laboratory of the Institute for Prevention and Occupational Medicine of the German Social Accident Insurance (IPA) directly onto a sample carrier using a suitable sampling...

In Germany, there is a risk-based limit concept for asbestos with an acceptance (10 000 F/m³) and a tolerance (100 000 F/m3) concentration. At the European legislative level, a binding limit value of 10 000 F/m3 for asbestos is currently being...

The use of real-time measurement techniques for objectifying occupational exposure situations is rapidly expanding. However, in many cases, the calibration data provided by manufacturers must be completed by aerosols representative of those present...

For this two-part article with 199 references a large number of publications about indoor ultrafine particulate matter (UFP) was reviewed. Only private residences were considered. The information extracted from the respective publications are sorted...