Inferences due to sandblasting, silicosis and labor life in textile sector in Turkey

A. Cimrin, A. Ozturk, M. Tur, O. Ozkan (Izmir, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Inorganic dusts
Session: Inorganic dusts
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4003

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