Hazards in the radiology department.
OBJECTIVE
This article views, collectively, the problems associated with darkroom disease, multiple chemical sensitivity and latex allergy. Each is discussed individually to establish a case definition.


METHODS
Common threads and similarities are identified among the 3 conditions along with potential sources.


RESULTS
A model is proposed to change attitudes among radiographers in individual departments to improve workplace safety.


CONCLUSIONS
We propose the use of an established health education/disease prevention model to change the attitudes of radiographers toward chemical threats.
Johnston
James N
JN
Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX, USA.
Killion
Jeff B
JB
D000447:Aldehydes / Q000009:adverse effects; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004782:Environmental Health; D005404:Fixatives / Q000009:adverse effects; D005976:Glutaral / Q000009:adverse effects; D015386:Hazardous Substances / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D020315:Latex Hypersensitivity / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000517:prevention & control; D018777:Multiple Chemical Sensitivity / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D016272:Occupational Health; D011859:Radiography; D011871:Radiology / Q000193:education; D011872:Radiology Department, Hospital; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012997:Solvents / Q000009:adverse effects
D000447:Aldehydes; D005404:Fixatives; D015386:Hazardous Substances; D012997:Solvents; D005976:Glutaral