Reference

Tarlo SM, Liss GM, Dias C et al, Assessment of the relationship between isocyanate exposure levels and occupational asthma, Am J Ind Med, 1997;32:517-521,

BOHRF Original Authors' Main Conclusions

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Identifies Ontario cases of isocyanate-induced occupational asthma and the companies at which they worked. Compares levels of isocyanate concentrations measured at 20 case companies with non-case companies based on air samples. Results provide some evidence that facilities having occupational asthma claims have higher isocyanate exposures than those without claims.

BOHRF Associated Evidence Statements

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The risk of sensitisation and occupational asthma is increased by higher exposures to many workplace agents.

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Reducing airborne exposure reduces the number of workers who become sensitised and who develop occupational asthma.

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