Proposal on limits for chemical exposure in saturation divers' working atmosphere: the case of benzene.

Abstract:

:Saturation diving is performed under extreme environmental conditions. The divers are confined to a limited space for several weeks under high environmental pressure and elevated oxygen partial pressure. At present, divers are protected against chemical exposure by standard exposure limits only adjusted for the increased exposure length, i.e. from 8 to 24 hours a day and from 5 to 7 days a week. The objective of the present study was to indicate a procedure for derivation of occupational exposure limits for saturation diving, termed hyperbaric exposure limits (HEL). Using benzene as an example, a procedure is described that includes identification of the latest key documents, extensive literature search with defined exclusion criteria for the literature retrieved. Hematotoxicity and leukemia were defined as the critical effects, and exposure limits based upon concentration and cumulative exposure data and corresponding risks of leukemia were calculated. Possible interactions of high pressure, elevated pO₂, and continuous exposure have been assessed, and incorporated in a final suggestion of a HEL for benzene. The procedure should be applicable for other relevant chemicals in the divers' breathing atmosphere. It is emphasized that the lack of interactions from pressure and oxygen indicated for benzene may be completely different for other chemicals.

journal_name

Crit Rev Toxicol

authors

Djurhuus R,Nossum V,Øvrebø S,Skaug V

doi

10.3109/10408444.2011.650791

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2012-03-01 00:00:00

pages

211-29

issue

3

eissn

1040-8444

issn

1547-6898

journal_volume

42

pub_type

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