Lewis R
Division of Occupational Toxicology, University of Louisville, KY 40292, USA.
Occup Med. 1999 Oct-Dec;14(4):777-96.
Plastic components are essential in countless applications. Plastics can be molded into virtually any shape or size and also formed into sheets, coatings, or laminates. Plastic materials may have equal strength, durability, and impact resistance as metals, yet they are often much lighter, a distinct advantage in the automobile industry. With different combinations of polymers and additives, the production of materials with unique properties and applications is seemingly limitless. Given the size and diversity of plastics-related employment, occupational health professionals are likely to be involved in assessing health issues related to plastic manufacturing and processing. As industrial and medical experience with these compounds has grown, so has the recognition of a variety of potential health hazards. Health professionals need to be familiar with the different sectors of this industry and the diverse materials and processes.
塑料部件在无数应用中至关重要。塑料几乎可以被模制成任何形状或尺寸，也可以制成板材、涂层或层压板。塑料材料可能具有与金属相当的强度、耐用性和抗冲击性，但它们通常要轻得多，这在汽车行业是一个明显的优势。通过聚合物和添加剂的不同组合，生产具有独特性能和应用的材料似乎是无限的。考虑到与塑料相关就业的规模和多样性，职业健康专业人员很可能会参与评估与塑料制造和加工相关的健康问题。随着对这些化合物的工业和医学经验的积累，人们对各种潜在健康危害的认识也在增加。健康专业人员需要熟悉这个行业的不同领域以及多样的材料和工艺。
