 | Évaluation de l'exposition humaine aux organophosphorés et des risques associés à l'aide de biomarqueurs urinaires(Evaluation of human exposure to organophosphates and the associated risks by means of urinary biomarkers)Carrier, Gaétan; Brunet, Robert C.; Bouchard, Michèle; Gosselin, Nathalie H.; Dumoulin, Marie-Josée; Bonvalot, YvetteÉtudes et recherches / Rapport
R-406, Montréal, IRSST, 2005, 84 pages. |
Abstract
Approximately 200 organophosphates are sold as insecticides and used by thousands of workers in agriculture, horticulture, extermination, forestry, landscape maintenance and other different industries. No method currently exists for estimating the quantity actually absorbed following exposure to these substances. Using modeling and a review of existing data, the authors developed a simple and effective screening tool capable of detecting exposure levels below those causing toxic effects. It is in fact a urine biomarker test that evaluates the quantity of organophosphate actually absorbed by the worker. This publication will be useful for prevention programs, for developing exposure evaluation protocols, and for establishing reentry times after organophosphate exposure.
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