Sensory effects in eyes and airways are common symptoms reported by aircraft crew and
office workers. Neurological symptoms, such as headache, have also been reported. To …

Occupational exposure to oil fumes, organophosphates, halogenated flame retardants, and
other volatile and semi-volatile contaminants is a concern within the aviation industry. There …

Quantitative assessment of human exposure to semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOC),
such as tricresyl phosphates (TCP) that may originate from engine oil contamination of the …

Materials used in the operation of aircraft may contain hazardous ingredients, some with
significant toxicities, and need care in handling and use. Some maintenance or operational …

Abstract Possible exposure to TriCresyl Phosphates (TCPs) has led to concerns among
airline crew members. One isomer, Tri-ortho-Cresyl Phosphate (ToCP) is known to be …

Background Lubrication oils in gas turbine aero engines require the presence of synthetic
lubricants, which include additives, to minimize engine wear at the high temperatures …

Tricresyl phosphate (TCP), and in particular its tri-ortho substituted isomer (o, o, o-TCP), has
been frequently used in aircraft engine oil. Bleed air, provided to the flight deck and cabin …

Objectives: A literature review on studies in humans, applying physiological methods to
monitor environmentally induced reactions in eyes and upper respiratory tract. The focus …

Poor air quality and health complaints from flight crews operating BAe-146 aircraft, requiring
admission to emergency departments on several occasions, led to an investigation into the …

The National Urban Air Toxics Research Center (NUATRC) hosted its first scientific
workshop in 1994 that focused on possible relationships between air toxics and asthma …