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An Evaluation of Retrofit Engineering Control Interventions to Reduce Perchloroethylene Exposures in Commercial Dry-Cleaning Shops

G. Scott Earnest Division of Applied Research and Technology, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Lynda M. Ewers Division of Applied Research and Technology, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Avima M. Ruder Division of Applied Research and Technology, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Martin R. Petersen Division of Applied Research and Technology, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Ronald J. Kovein Division of Applied Research and Technology, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, Ohio
Pages 104-111 | Published online: 30 Nov 2010

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