Tetryl exposure: forgotten hazards of antique munitions.
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BACKGROUND Older yet still abundant munitions such as tetryl present easily forgotten health hazards and associated needs for worker protection. CASE PRESENTATION Symptoms and findings from 22 workers who were exposed to tetryl are summarized. CONCLUSIONS This study highlights the health hazards from exposure to tetryl. Occupational health professionals need to maintain vigilance to protect workers from the risks of handling older munitions.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Annals of occupational and environmental medicine
دوره 28 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016