Document ID (ISN) | 53160 |
CIS number |
90-227 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0007-1072 - British Journal of Industrial Medicine |
Year |
1988 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Gun R.T., Grycorcewicz C., Esterman A.J., Bedwards J.B. |
Title |
Ultralow volume application of organophosphate concentrate in grain terminals: A new occupational health hazard |
Bibliographic information |
Dec. 1988, Vol.45, No.12, p.834-837. Illus. 10 ref. |
Abstract |
The introduction of ultralow volume (ULV) application of the organophosphate pesticide Fenitrothion in grain terminals presents a risk to workers of skin contact with concentrate. Blood testing, by the Ellman method, of a group of 5 grain terminal workers working on grain treatment showed a lowering of mean red blood cell cholinesterase (RBC ChE) activity to 23 units/gmHb (normal value 28-40) with a range of 16-29. The probable cause was identified as percutaneous absorption of Fenitrothion concentrate by workers using ungloved hands to clean blocked drip feed nozzles. Modification of work practices was followed by a rise of mean RBC ChE to 33.6 units/gmHb (range 32-36). |
Descriptors (primary) |
organophosphorus compounds; enzyme disturbances; metathion; hazard evaluation; pesticides |
Descriptors (secondary) |
dangerous substances; skin absorption; enzymological tests; biochemical tests; toxicity evaluation |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
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Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Blood diseases Esters and salts Agricultural chemicals Risk evaluation
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