Muriale L, Lee E, Genovese J, Trend S
WorkSafe Western Australia, West Perth, Australia.
Ann Occup Hyg. 1996 Dec;40(6):705-10. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4878(96)00010-5.
A fatal accident involving concentrated hydrofluoric acid in a palynological laboratory is described. Similar deaths due to dermal exposure to concentrated hydrofluoric acid have been reported in the literature. It is evident that rigorous control measures including proper personal protective equipment and first aid are of utmost importance in the prevention of death and injury when handling hydrofluoric acid. Possible factors that may have contributed to the accident are reviewed.
本文描述了一起发生在孢粉学实验室的涉及浓氢氟酸的致命事故。文献中已报道过因皮肤接触浓氢氟酸而导致的类似死亡事件。显然，在处理氢氟酸时，包括适当的个人防护装备和急救在内的严格控制措施对于预防死亡和伤害至关重要。文中还对可能导致该事故的因素进行了回顾。
