Occupational medicine, toxicology, biological monitoring, safety and environmental health, occupational hygiene

Abstract

Presents a summary of the research literature on the title topics, performed in the countries of Asia and the pacific rim. Mentions for occupational medicine a series of Chinese clinical trials on the use of drug agents for the treatment of silicosis, and the possible use of herbal remedies for a variety of skin disease problems. Discusses the use of biological techniques for the monitoring of heavy metal, organic solvents and pesticide induces toxicology, Reviews under the heading of environmental health some of the lessons learnt from the Bhopal methyl isocyanate disaster, and notes the health risks associated with rubbish dump sites. Comments finally under the head of occupational hygiene on some research on the effects of indoor air quality. Calls for an increase in safety research within the region’s countries.

Citation

Phoon, W. (1997), "Occupational medicine, toxicology, biological monitoring, safety and environmental health, occupational hygiene", Environmental Management and Health, Vol. 8 No. 5, pp. 193-196. https://doi.org/10.1108/09566169710179265