Hi Hilary
Link to a very informative summary of studies into health impact below:
http://center4research.org/child-teen-health/early-childhood-development/caution-children-at-play-on-potentially-toxic-surfaces/
Reason/justification for caution and highlights need for further research.
Ruth
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From: Contaminated Land Management Discussion List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Dreaves, Hilary
Sent: 27 October 2016 11:54
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Subject: Re: 3G Pitches - rubber crumb exposure
Hi,
This might sound even more left field, almost a Friday suggestion, but I wonder if there is any research in any of the equestrian colleges/vet centres/horse racing industry about this, or that might inform? Arena surfaces and race track surfaces very often include rubber shards/crumbs/pellets and they have been around a long, long time, so the industry should know something about its' breakdown over time (and even potentially equine health impacts from which you might extrapolate). Newmarket, Animal Health Trust, your own Royal Dick vet school in Edinburgh, Leahurst here in Liverpool, the commercial surface developers, the race courses who are very interested in throwback, ie particulates. And the materials scientists/ sports Universities?
(I'm a qualified riding instructor and dressage judge outside of work ........ )
Hilary Dreaves
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From: Contaminated Land Management Discussion List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jacqueline Duckett
Sent: 27 October 2016 11:39
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Subject: 3G Pitches - rubber crumb exposure
Good Morning,
Bit left field (pardon the pun) but I'm wondering if anybody can point me in the direction of good UK research and EA etc guidance on health risks from exposures to rubber crumbs during use of 3G pitches? I'm also interested in the breakdown of the crumbs over time to form a dust and if there have been any studies on this.
Thanks in advance!
Kind regards,
Jackie
Jacqueline Duckett
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