Figure 2-200. Incidence rates of respiratory conditions due to toxic agents in private industry, 1984-2001.During 1984-2001, BLS reported relatively low rates of respiratory conditions due to toxic agents. The highest rate (3.1 per 10,000 full-time workers) was reported for 1992-1994, and the lowest rate (1.6) was reported for 1984 and 2000-2001. Respiratory conditions due to toxic agents accounted for approximately 4%-5% of all reported illness cases.
(Source: BLS [2002].)
