Publications

Measured removal rates of chrysotile asbestos fibers from air and comparison with theoretical estimates based on gravitational settling and dilution ventilation

Sahmel J, Avens HJ, Scott PK, Unice K, Burns A, Barlow CA, Madl AK, Henshaw J, Paustenbach DJ. 2015. Measured removal rates of chrysotile asbestos fibers from air and comparison with theoretical estimates based on gravitational settling and dilution ventilation. Inhal Toxicol 27(14):787-801; doi: 10.3109/08958378.2015.1110216. PMID: 26671197.

Exposures from chrysotile-containing joint compound: Evaluation of new model relating respirable dust to fiber concentrations

Brorby GP, Sheehan PJ, Berman DW, Bogen KT, Holm SE. 2013. Exposures from chrysotile-containing joint compound: Evaluation of new model relating respirable dust to fiber concentrations. Risk Anal 33(1):161-176; doi: 10.1111/j.1539-6924.2012.01847.x.

Potential health hazards associated with exposures to asbestos-containing drywall accessory products: A state-of-the-science assessment

Phelka AD, Finley BL. 2012. Potential health hazards associated with exposures to asbestos-containing drywall accessory products: A state-of-the-science assessment. Crit Rev Toxicol 42(1):1–27; doi: 10.3109/10408444.2011.613067. PMID: 22044019.

Malignant pleural mesothelioma in U.S. automotive mechanics: Reported vs. expected number of cases from 1975-2007

Finley BL, Pierce JS, Paustenbach DJ, Scott LLF, Lievense L, Scott PK, Galbraith DA. 2012. Malignant pleural mesothelioma in U.S. automotive mechanics: Reported vs. expected number of cases from 1975-2007. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 64(1):14–116; doi: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2012.05.015. PMID: 22668748.

Evaluation of tremolite asbestos exposures associated with the use of commercial products

Finley BL, Pierce JS, Phelka AD, Adams RE, Paustenbach DJ, Thuett KA, Barlow CA. 2012. Evaluation of tremolite asbestos exposures associated with the use of commercial products. Crit Rev Toxicol 42(2):119–146; doi: 10.3109/10408444.2011.636028. PMID: 22141364.

More on the dynamics of dust generation: The effects of mixing and sanding chrysotile, calcium carbonate, and other compounds on the characteristics of joint-compound dusts

Berman DW, Brorby GP, Sheehan PJ, Bogen KT, Holm SE. 2012. More on the dynamics of dust generation: The effects of mixing and sanding chrysotile, calcium carbonate, and other compounds on the characteristics of joint-compound dusts. Ann Occup Hyg 56(7):852-867.

Evaluation of chrysotile adherence to clothing exposed to known airborne asbestos concentrations and subsequent to vigorous shaking

Barlow CA, Sahmel J, Madl AK, Donovan BL, Gaffney SH, Burns AM, Lee RJ, Van Orden D, Paustenbach DJ. Evaluation of chrysotile adherence to clothing exposed to known airborne asbestos concentrations and subsequent to vigorous shaking. International Society of Exposure Science (ISES) 22nd Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, 2012.

Potential artifacts associated with historical preparation of joint compound samples and reported airborne asbestos concentrations

Brorby GP, Sheehan PJ, Berman DW, Bogen KT, Holm SE. 2011. Potential artifacts associated with historical preparation of joint compound samples and reported airborne asbestos concentrations.  J Occup Environ Hyg 8(5):271–278.

Chamber for testing asbestos-containing products: Validation and testing of a re-created chrysotile-containing joint compound

Sheehan PJ, Brorby GP, Berman DW, Bogen KT, Holm SE. 2011. Chamber for testing asbestos-containing products: Validation and testing of a re-created chrysotile-containing joint compound.  Ann Occup Hyg 55(7):797-809; doi: 10.1093/annhyg/mer048.

Government and Navy knowledge regarding health hazards of asbestos: A state of the science evaluation (1900 to 1970)

Franke K, Paustenbach D. 2011. Government and Navy knowledge regarding health hazards of asbestos: A state of the science evaluation (1900 to 1970). Inhal Toxicol 23(S3):1–20; doi: 10.3109/08958378.2011.643417.

Letter to the editor re: “Mesothelioma and asbestos”

Wagner ME, Travis LB. 2008. Letter to the editor re: “Mesothelioma and asbestos.” Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 52(3):353–354 (author reply, 355); doi: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2008.07.001.

Mesothelioma in vehicle mechanics: Is the risk different for Australians?

Kelsh MA, Craven VA, Teta MJ, Mowat FS, Goodman, M. 2007. Mesothelioma in vehicle mechanics: Is the risk different for Australians? Occup Med 57(8):581–589; doi: 10.1093/occmed/kqm114. PMID: 17965448.

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Residential proximity to naturally occurring asbestos and mesothelioma risks: Further consideration of exposure misclassification and occupational confounding

Kelsh MA, Berman DW, Langer AW. 2006. Residential proximity to naturally occurring asbestos and mesothelioma risks: Further consideration of exposure misclassification and occupational confounding. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 174(12):1400; doi: 10.1164/ajrccm.174.12.1400. PMID: 17158287.