Ann. occup. Hyg., Vol. 17, No. 2, pp. 159-165, 1974
© 1974 British Occupational Hygiene Society
Published by Oxford University Press
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SMOKE AND TOXICITY HAZARDS IN AIRCRAFT CABIN FURNISHINGS
British Airways, Overseas Division, London
The prevalence of asphyxiation as a cause of death in aircraft accidents is stressed and the importance of different plastics used in cabin furnishings as sources of smoke and toxic gases is discussed. An outline of current and proposed airline safety regulations is given.