Organophosphate poisoning in a factory: relationship to workload and production volume.
In Singapore, all workers exposed to organophosphate compounds are required to undergo Statutory Medical Examinations. In this paper, the relationship between workload and worker exposure to these compounds is illustrated. In addition, the importance of performing detailed clinical examinations and baseline red blood cell acetylcholinesterase estimations for all organophosphate exposed workers is emphasised.
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Department of Industrial Health, Ministry of Labour, Singapore.
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D000110:Acetylcholinesterase / Q000097:blood; D002617:Chemical Industry; D006801:Humans; D007306:Insecticides / Q000506:poisoning*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000201:enzymology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D016272:Occupational Health / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D009943:Organophosphorus Compounds; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000592:standards; D012846:Singapore; D016526:Workload
D007306:Insecticides; D009943:Organophosphorus Compounds; D000110:Acetylcholinesterase