Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the occupational environment. With special reference to benzo[a]pyrene measurements in Swedish industry

Abstract

A review is given of measurements of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in the work environment in general with emphasis upon Swedish measurements of benzo[a]pyrene not previously published in international literature. Finally, epidemiologic investigations on PAH-exposed workers, as well as threshold limit values for PAH, are discussed.