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Document ID (ISN)48623
CIS number 87-1314
Year 1986
Convention or series no.
Title Medical monitoring of workers exposed to organophosphate pesticides
Bibliographic information Alberta Community and Occupational Health, Medical Services Branch, 10709 Jasper Ave., Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3N3, Canada, Oct. 1986. 7p. 8 ref.
Abstract This guideline is intended as information for workers and guidance for physicians and employers. Discussed are: regulatory aspects of monitoring, organophosphate toxicity, acetylcholinesterase as a measure of organosphosphate absorption, and monitoring the exposed worker (pre-exposure, periodic assessment).
Descriptors (primary) cholinesterase monitoring; Canada; Alberta; phosphoric acid esters; medical examinations; pesticides; toxic substances; medical prevention; organophosphorus compounds
Descriptors (secondary) toxic effects; acetylcholinesterase; blood cytology; periodic medical examinations; exposure evaluation
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Subject(s) Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
Broad subject area(s) Industries and occupations
Browse category(ies) Biological monitoring
Esters and salts
Agricultural chemicals