Document ID (ISN) | 48623 |
CIS number |
87-1314 |
Year |
1986 |
Convention or series no. |
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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
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Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
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Browse category(ies) |
Biological monitoring Esters and salts Agricultural chemicals
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