occupational illness
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occupational illness
Any acute or chronic disorder associated with or caused by an individual's occupation.
See: table; chronic lead poisoningCondition | Exposed Workers |
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Anemia | Lead (battery reclaimers, shipyard workers) |
Asbestosis | Shipyard workers and others exposed to asbestos fibers |
Asthma | Meat wrappers, woodworkers, those exposed to platinum, nickel, solder, ammonia, cotton dust, formaldehyde, pesticides |
Byssinosis | Cotton textile workers |
Cancer | People who work with radioactive materials (health care, lab workers), x-ray workers (industrial and health care), miners |
Carpal tunnel syndrome | Typists, computer programmers, and other people who work with their hands |
Contact dermatitis | Health care workers using latex gloves, and florists |
Decompression sickness | Divers, marine salvage workers |
Hearing impairment | People who work in noisy environments without adequate ear protection |
Leptospirosis | Veterinarians |
Pneumoconiosis | Coal miners |
Pneumonitis | Wood workers (esp. red cedar), mushroom growers, cheese handlers, and farmers |
Silicosis | Miners, foundry workers |
Skin granulomas | Beryllium workers (e.g., in auto or aircraft industries) |
Tennis or golfer's elbow | Carpenters, plumbers, and athletes |
Vibration syndrome, including Raynaud's phenomenon | Truck drivers, hand-vibrating drill operators, jackhammer workers |
Evaluation Finding | Heat Cramps | Heat Syncope | Heat Exhaustion | Heat Stroke |
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Hydration Status | Dehydrated | Dehydrated | Dehydrated | Dehydrated |
Core Temperature* | Within normal limits** | Within normal limits | 102° – 104°F (38.9° – 40°C) | Greater than 104°F (40°C) |
Skin Color and Temperature | Within normal limits | Within normal limits | Cool/clammy | Hot |
Pale | Red | |||
Pulse | Within normal limits | Decreased | Rapid and weak | Increased |
Blood Pressure | Within normal limits | A sudden, imperceptible drop in blood pressure, which rapidly returns to normal | Low | High |
Respiration | Within normal limits | Within normal limits | Hyperventilation | Rapid hyperventilation |
Mental State | Within normal limits | Fatigue | Dizziness | Dizziness |
Possible fatigue | Dizziness | Fatigue | Drowsiness | |
Fainting | Slight confusion | Confusion/ disorientation | ||
Emotional instability | ||||
Violent Behavoir | ||||
Neuromuscular Changes | Cramping in one or more muscles | Muscle cramps | Weakness | |
Weakness | Decerebrate posture | |||
Gastrointestinal and Urinary Changes | Intestinal Cramping | Nausea | ||
Nausea | Vomiting | |||
Vomiting | Diarrhea | |||
Diarrhea | ||||
Decreased Urinary output | ||||
Central Nervous System | Syncope | Headache | ||
Headache | Unconsciousness | |||
Seizures | ||||
Coma | ||||
Other Findings | Thirst | “Tunnel vision” may be reported | Thirst | Dilated pupils |
Loss of appetite (anorexia) | ||||
Chills |
See also: illness
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