Tetryl exposure: forgotten hazards of antique munitions

Older yet still abundant munitions such as tetryl present easily forgotten health hazards and associated needs for worker protection. Symptoms and findings from 22 workers who were exposed to tetryl are summarized. This study highlights the health hazards from exposure to tetryl. Occupational health...

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Published inAnnals of occupational and environmental medicine Vol. 28; no. 20; pp. 20 - 3
Main Authors Alfaraj, Walla A, McMillan, Brian, Ducatman, Alan M, Werntz, 3rd, Charles L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Korea (South) BioMed Central Ltd 08.04.2016
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대한직업환경의학회
Subjects
Amines
Antiques
Armaments
Case Report
Explosives
Health aspects
Hepatitis
Insomnia
Liver
Maintenance and repair
Military supplies
Occupational health and safety
Patients
Review boards
Workers
예방의학
West Virginia
Munitions
West Virginia
Occupational safety
Tetryl
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Summary:Older yet still abundant munitions such as tetryl present easily forgotten health hazards and associated needs for worker protection. Symptoms and findings from 22 workers who were exposed to tetryl are summarized. 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.
Bibliography:G704-000627.2016.28.2.002
ISSN:2052-4374
2052-4374
DOI:10.1186/s40557-016-0102-7