Bakinson M A, Jones R D
Br J Ind Med. 1985 Mar;42(3):184-90. doi: 10.1136/oem.42.3.184.
For the period 1961-80, 118 cases of industrial gassings caused by the solvents methylene chloride, xylene, toluene, and styrene were reported to Her Majesty's Factory Inspectorate. The data have been collated and analysed according to the predetermined criteria of age, sex, mode and circumstances of use, clinical effect, and outcome. The means of collection of the data and their objectivity is discussed. The study shows the narcotic effect of these solvents and underlines the dangers of their use in confined spaces. Symptoms were most commonly attributable to the nervous and respiratory systems. The problem of addiction and the vulnerability of the younger worker is also discussed.
在1961年至1980年期间,有118例由二氯甲烷、二甲苯、甲苯和苯乙烯等溶剂导致的工业中毒事件上报给了女王陛下工厂监察局。已根据年龄、性别、使用方式和环境、临床效果及结果等预先确定的标准对数据进行了整理和分析。讨论了数据的收集方法及其客观性。该研究显示了这些溶剂的麻醉作用,并强调了在密闭空间中使用它们的危险性。症状最常归因于神经和呼吸系统。还讨论了成瘾问题以及年轻工人的易受伤害性。