Use formaldehyde or glutaraldehyde to develop x-rays in darkroom

Comments

Asthma was reported in 88.8% of 9 hospital endoscopy unit workers using glutaraldehyde and 29% of hospital staff exposed to formaldehyde. [Malo]

Job Task Category

Medical or Dental Services

Exposed To

Allergens

Diseases

Diseases associated with this job task:

• Asthma, occupational

Jobs

Jobs associated with this job task:

• Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

Industries

Industries associated with this job task:

• AMBULATORY HEALTH SERVICES
• General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
• Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners
• Offices of Dentists
• Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)