А review of European gasoline exposure data for the period 1993-1998

Dec 17, 2000

Report no. 2/00: This report presents data on over 5000 personal gasoline exposure measurements taken in European countries in the period 1993-1998. The majority of the data were generated by CONCAWE member companies as part of routine occupational hygiene programmes,...

A review of trends in hearing thresholds of European oil refinery workers

Dec 17, 2000

Report no. 00/55: The change of hearing thresholds was assessed in a study population of over 1000 noise-exposed oil refinery workers subject to noise at work regulations in Member States of the European Union. Audio metric data covering a period of approximately 12...

An assessment of the reproductive toxicity of gasoline vapour

Nov 17, 2000

Report no. 00/53: The reproductive toxicity of gasoline vapour in rats was studied in order to generate relevant toxicity information for gasoline in humans via the inhalation route. The two generation study was designed and conducted according to international...

Impact of a 10 ppm sulphur specification for transport fuels on the EU refining industry

Oct 21, 2000

Report no. 00/54: Production of road fuels to a 10 ppm sulphur specification is feasible but costly both in terms of refinery investments and CO2 emissions. Other fuel properties would not be significantly affected.

Management of occupational health risks during refinery turnarounds

Oct 17, 2000

Report no. 00/52: This report addresses the occupational health issues which are an intrinsic part of refinery turnaround activities. It recognises the underlying importance of an effective management system and is intended to assist planners, managers and specialists...