Is Urinary Chromium Specific to Hexavalent Chromium Exposure in the Presence of Co-exposure to Other Chromium Compounds? A Biomonitoring Study in the Electroplating Industry

ConclusionsIn the present context of mixed exposure to Cr(III) and Cr(VI) in electroplating, this study showed that urinary chromium depended only on airborne Cr(VI) concentrations, which justifies using a BLV for assessing workers ’ exposure. The estimated BLV was close to the recommended French BLV, which is 1.8 µg g−1 creatinine, in the electroplating industry.
Source: Annals of Occupational Hygiene - Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research