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Job Task Name Mix or apply organophosphates or work in fields after an application
Comments Organophosphate insecticides can cause acute poisoning and toxic neuropathy. Organophosphate Induced Delayed Neuropathy (OPIDN) is a syndrome that was described after near lethal doses of some organophosphates, usually after ingestion. [Levy, p. 572]
Job Task Category Applying Pesticides
Exposed To Poisons
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