This study aimed to systematically review and synthesize epidemiological evidence
evaluating the association between occupational man-made vitreous fiber (MMVF) exposure …

Measurements have been obtained for the thermal resistance of sheep‐wool insulation and
wool–hemp mixtures, both in the form of bonded insulation batts, using a calibrated guarded …

A previous large medical survey of active and retired sheet metal workers with 20 or more
years in the trade indicated an unexpectedly high prevalence of obstructive pulmonary …

OBJECTIVE: To study mortality from non-neoplastic diseases among European workers who
produce man made vitreous fibres (MMVF). METHODS: 11,373 male workers were studied …

We assessed the relationship between exposure to silica dust and chronic airflow limitation
in an epidemiological survey conducted among pottery workers and controls who were of …

In a cross‐sectional study undertaken in 1981 using a postal questionnaire, the prevalence
of irritative symptoMS was investigated among 2,654 Danish construction workers working …

OBJECTIVES: To investigate whether application of insulation wool adversely affects lung
volumes and increases the occurrence of symptoms of airway irritation. METHODS: Data …

Man-made vitreous fibers, often called man-made mineral fibers (MMMF), in-clude a variety
of inorganic synthetic wool products (slagwool, rockwool, glasswool) widely used as thermal …

H. Arakawa, MD Department of Radiology, Dokkyo University School of Medicine, 880,
Mibu, Tochigi, 321-0293 Japan with gemstones, including jade polishers (White et al. 1991; …

This paper introduces the reports that follow it in a supplement dealing with the extended
follow-up of mortality and cancer incidence among workers in the man-made mineral fiber …