Anita Pettersson-Strömbäck

Passive sampling in combination with thermal desorption and gas chromatography as a tool for self-assessment of chemical exposure

Diffusive samplers for monitoring of air quality are user-friendly devices that can normally be operated by the user himself. Hence these samplers are suitable for self-assessment. Practical and work organisational aspects of self-assessment of chemical exposure were studied in different occupational settings. It was found that the diffusive sampler used in these studies, the Perkin-Elmer tube in combination with thermal desorption, worked well for the purpose and could be correctly handled by the individuals using it. The results from self-assessments agreed well with expert measurements carried out by an occupational hygienist. However, in order to obtain a sustainable system of self-assessment strong organizational support is needed.

Gender transition in the Swedish mining industry : challenges and opportunities

(no abstract available) Citation: Int J Circumpolar Health 2016, 75: 33200 - http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/ijch.v75.33200Tularemia mapping in northernmost Sweden : seroprevalence and a case-control study of risk factors