Tag: First Aid
Occupational dermatitis The causes of dermatitis in industries may be as follows. Primary irritants act on the skin directly. These include acids, alkalies, dyes solvents, etc. sensitizing chemicals pass …
Types of Pneumoconiosis and its features Their features are as shown in the following table. Type Features Preventive measures Silicosis – It is due to inhalation of …
Pneumoconiosis Pneumoconiosis is a group of lung disorders resulting from inhalation of different types of dusts. The dust gets deposited in the lung and the lungs develop reaction to …
Turpentine poisoning It is a volatile oil derived from pine trees. It is used in the preparation of varnishes, paints, and in medicine. It poisoning usually occurs by inhalation. …
Cadmium poisoning It is a white, ductile, metallic element. It is present in zinc ores. It is used in atomic reactors, electroplating, manufactures of alloys , and rechargeable battery …
Beryllium poisoning It is a steel gray, hard, light metallic element. It is used mainly in contacts, copper alloys and springs. Its poisoning is diagnosed by the following features. …
Hydrogen sulphide poisoning It is a colorless, inflammable, poisonous gas. It smells like rotten eggs. It is used in metallurgy, manufacturing of sulfur compounds and chemical laboratories. It is …
Cyanide poisoning Cyanide is a very strong it may be in the form of a salt of sodium, potassium or hydrogen cyanide, or in the form of a gas. …
