2011
Human Health Risk Assessment of Synthetic Turf Fields Based Upon Investigation of Five Fields in Connecticut
Ginsberg G, Toal B, Simcox N, Bracker A, Golembiewski B, Kurland T, Hedman C. Human Health Risk Assessment of Synthetic Turf Fields Based Upon Investigation of Five Fields in Connecticut. Journal Of Toxicology And Environmental Health Part A 2011, 74: 1150-1174. PMID: 21797769, DOI: 10.1080/15287394.2011.586942.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge FactorsAir PollutantsAir Pollution, IndoorAthletesBenzothiazolesCarcinogens, EnvironmentalChildConnecticutElastomersEnvironmental ExposureFacility Design and ConstructionGuidelines as TopicHumansNeoplasmsPlay and PlaythingsPublic FacilitiesRecyclingRespiratory RateRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSeasonsSports EquipmentConceptsSynthetic turf fieldsGreater ventilationAdverse health risksAcute hazard indexInhalation rateAdequate ventilationSeparate risk assessmentHealth risk assessmentHuman health risk assessmentPossible exposurePotential concernTurf fieldsRisk assessmentHigh exposureExposure concentrationsHealth risksBreathing zoneHazard indexVentilationPersonal samplersExposureAdultsState of ConnecticutChildrenNew York City
2000
Development of a single-meal fish consumption advisory for methyl mercury.
Ginsberg G, Toal B. Development of a single-meal fish consumption advisory for methyl mercury. Risk Analysis 2000, 20: 41-7. PMID: 10795337, DOI: 10.1111/0272-4332.00004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFish consumption advisoriesMaternal hair concentrationsConsumption advisoriesMethyl mercuryHair concentrationsU.S. Environmental Protection Agency reference doseEnvironmental Protection Agency reference doseFish MeHg concentrationsMercury hair concentrationFish tissue concentrationsMeHg body burdenAcute exposure to MeHgContamination of fishExposure to MeHgFish sampling programSingle-meal scenariosMeHg concentrationsRfD levelFish concentrationsBody burdenFish consumptionReference doseMeHgSampling programSeasonal differences