Occupational exposure to chromium(VI) compounds

[Occupational exposure to chromium(VI) compounds].

This article discusses the effect of chromium(VI) (Cr(VI)) on human health under conditions of acute and chronic exposure in the workplace. Chromium(VI) compounds as carcinogens and/or mutagens pose a direct danger to people exposed to them. If carcinogens cannot be eliminated from the work and living environments, their exposure should be reduced to a minimum. In the European Union the propose...

occupational exposure of petroleum depot workers to btex compounds

background: benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene (btex) are the most important toxic volatile compounds in the air and could be easily absorbed through the respiratory tract. in recent years, the risk of exposure to btex compounds, especially benzene as a carcinogen, has been considered in petroleum depot stations. objective: to assess the occupational exposure of petroleum depot workers i...

Neurotoxicity in Preclinical Models of Occupational Exposure to Organophosphorus Compounds

Organophosphorus (OPs) compounds are widely used as insecticides, plasticizers, and fuel additives. These compounds potently inhibit acetylcholinesterase (AChE), the enzyme that inactivates acetylcholine at neuronal synapses, and acute exposure to high OP levels can cause cholinergic crisis in humans and animals. Evidence further suggests that repeated exposure to lower OP levels insufficient t...

Occupational exposure of petroleum depot workers to BTEX compounds.

BACKGROUND Benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene (BTEX) are the most important toxic volatile compounds in the air and could be easily absorbed through the respiratory tract. In recent years, the risk of exposure to BTEX compounds, especially benzene as a carcinogen, has been considered in petroleum depot stations. OBJECTIVE To assess the occupational exposure of petroleum depot workers i...

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