The History Committee, Institute of Biomedical Science, 12 Coldbath Square, London EC1R 5HL, United Kingdom.
Ulster Med J. 2021 Jan;90(1):32-34. Epub 2021 Feb 26.
Historically, the weighing out and manipulation of dangerous chemicals frequently occurred without adequate protection from inhalation or accidental ingestion. The use of gloves, eye protection using goggles, masks or visors was scant. From Canary Girls and chimney sweeps to miners, stone cutters and silo fillers, these are classic exemplars of the subtle (and in some cases not so subtle) effects that substances, environments and practices can have on individual health.
从金丝雀女郎和清扫烟囱的工人,到矿工、采石工和筒仓装料工,这些都是物质、环境和实践对个人健康产生微妙(在某些情况下是明显)影响的经典范例。历史上,在没有充分防止吸入或意外摄入的情况下,频繁地进行危险化学品的称重和操作。手套、护目镜、口罩或面罩的使用很少。