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| Titel |
Quantification of volatile organic compounds in smoke from prescribed burning and comparison with occupational exposure limits |
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E. Romagnoli, T. Barboni, P.-A. Santoni, N. Chiaramonti |
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Englisch
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1561-8633
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In: Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences ; 14, no. 5 ; Nr. 14, no. 5 (2014-05-06), S.1049-1057 |
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250118432
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| Publikation (Nr.) |
 copernicus.org/nhess-14-1049-2014.pdf |
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| Zusammenfassung |
| Prescribed burning represents a serious threat to personnel fighting fires
due to smoke inhalation. The aim of this study was to investigate exposure by
foresters to smoke from prescribed burning, focusing on exposure to volatile
organic compounds (VOCs). The methodology for smoke sampling was first
evaluated. Potentially dangerous compounds were identified among the VOCs
emitted by smoke fires at four prescribed burning plots located around
Corsica. The measured mass concentrations for several toxic VOCs were
generally higher than those measured in previous studies due to the
experimental framework (short sampling distance between the foresters and the
flame, low combustion, wet vegetation). In particular, benzene, phenol and
furfural exceeded the legal short-term exposure limits published in Europe
and/or the United States. Other VOCs such as toluene, ethybenzene or styrene
remained below the exposure limits. In conclusion, clear and necessary
recommendations were made for protection of personnel involved in fighting
fires. |
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