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Work tasks, chemical exposure and respiratory health in construction painting.

Ari A Kaukiainen, Rami R Martikainen, Riitta R Riala, Kari K Reijula, and Lauri L Tammilehto

Am J Ind Med 51(1):1-8 (2008) PMID 18033694

There is insufficient knowledge about the role of house painting tasks and chemical exposure in the respiratory health of construction workers.

DOI: 10.1002/ajim.20537
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