Citation

Yang L, Huang Y, Wang Y, Shi Y, Yan J. J. Environ. Occup. Med. (Shanghai) 2012; 2012(3).

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(Copyright © 2012, Shanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention)

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Abstract

[Objective] To study the characteristics of industry,population and time distributions of 80 acute occupational poisoning accidents in Pudong New Area of Shanghai,to explore the prime causes,and to provide a basis for developing control and prevention strategies.[Methods] A retrospective survey was conducted on 80 acute occupational poisoning accidents which occurred between January 1996 and December 2008.[Results] A total of 157 victims were identified in these 80 acute occupational poisoning accidents,with 129 males(82.2%) and 28 females(17.8%).The peak annual occurrence(43 accidents) was found in the period of 2003-2005.Sulfureted hydrogen was identified as the most common chemical substance that caused 42 people(26.8%) poisoned and 15(71.4%) deaths.Of the 80 accidents,45(56.3%) occurred from July to September.The common causes of the accidents included protection equipment failure(35.0%),not wearing personal protective equipments(28.7%),and violation of safety operation procedures(18.7%).[Conclusion] A comprehensive strategy on safety education and the allocation of safeguards and personal protective equipments should be introduced against the causes of acute occupational poisoning.