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Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene Volume 6, 2009 - Issue 3
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Applications and Findings of an Occupational Exposure Database for Synthetic Vitreous Fibers

Gary Marchant Arizona State University, SDOCOL/SOLS, Tempe, Arizona
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Christopher Bullock Rock Wool Manufacturing Company, Leeds, Alabama
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Charles Carter Johns Manville, Risk Management and Loss Control, Littleton, Colorado
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Robert Connelly North American Insulation Manufacturers Association, Alexandria, Virginia
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Angus Crane North American Insulation Manufacturers Association, Alexandria, Virginia
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William Fayerweather Owens Corning, Epidemiology & Data Management, Toledo, Ohio
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Kathleen Johnson Owens Corning, Corporate Safety, Toledo, Ohio
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Janis Reynolds CertainTeed Corporation, Health and Safety Department, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
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Pages 143-150 | Published online: 23 Jan 2009

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