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ArticleSafety and health at work2021

Workers' Exposure to Indium Compounds at the Electronics Industry in Republic of Korea.

Gwangyong Yi, Jeeyeon Jeong, Yasung Bae, Jungah Shin, Hyelan Ma, Naroo Lee, Seung-Hyun Park, Dooyong Park

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Gwangyong YiOccupational Safety & Health Research Institute, KOSHA, Ulsan, Republic of Korea.
Jeeyeon JeongYong In University, Youngin, Republic of Korea.
Yasung BaeHsekorea Corporation, Incheon, Republic of Korea.
Jungah ShinInstitute of Occupation and Environment, KCOMWEL, Incheon, Republic of Korea.
Hyelan MaKorea Industrial Hygiene Association, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Naroo LeeOccupational Safety & Health Research Institute, KOSHA, Ulsan, Republic of Korea.
Seung-Hyun ParkOccupational Safety & Health Research Institute, KOSHA, Ulsan, Republic of Korea.
Dooyong ParkKorea Occupational Safety & Health Agency, Ulsan, Republic of Korea.

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objectivesThe aim of this study was to provide baseline data for the assessment of exposure to indium and to prevent adverse health effects among workers engaged in the electronics and related industries in Republic of Korea.

methodsTotal (n = 369) and respirable (n = 384) indium concentrations were monitored using personal air sampling in workers at the following 19 workplaces: six sputtering target manufacturing companies, four manufacturing companies of panel displays, two companies engaged in cleaning of sputtering components, two companies dedicated to the cleaning of sputtering target, and five indium recycling companies.

resultsThe level of exposure to total indium ranged from 0.9 to 609.3 μg/m

conclusionsThe main finding from this exposure assessment is that many workers who handle indium compounds in the electronics industry are exposed to indium levels that exceed the exposure standards for indium. Hence, it is necessary to continuously monitor the indium exposure of this workforce and take measures to reduce its exposure levels.

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AssessmentDisplayElectronicsExposureIndium

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PMID34178402
PMCPMC8209346

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