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carbamates

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carbamates
effective insecticides which exert their effect by temporarily inhibiting cholinesterase activity. They are also capable of poisoning. Clinical signs are pupillary constriction, muscle tremor, salivation, ataxia and dyspnea.


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The level of concentration of OCPs in water bodies in most of the area surveyed though remained within the limits prescribed by the World Health Organisation [21], their use should be controlled and replaced by suitable formulation of short-lived pesticides like organophosphates and carbamates that are relatively expensive, and regularly monitored as a measure for preventing health problems.
A class of insecticides called carbamates, as well as the nerve gas sarin, work in the same way, only the effects are stronger and last much longer.
114) The primary purpose of the Rule is to protect workers from exposure to certain organophosphates and carbamates by monitoring cholinesterase levels to prevent elevated exposure, illness, and unsafe working conditions.
 
 
 
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