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- Title
Isocyanate induced allergic contact dermatitis in a university undergraduate student: An occupational dermatitis case report, review of laboratory safety regulations, and implications for campus research.
- Authors
Cook‐Shimanek, Margaret; McGrath, Alison; Pacheco, Karin A.
- Abstract
A 19‐year‐old female college undergraduate developed an intensely swollen, erythematous and pruritic rash on the face and hands while working in an optical fabrication lab producing photosensitive polymers. She had no respiratory symptoms. The rash was consistent with contact dermatitis and there was no clinical evidence of respiratory involvement with normal spirometry. A review of the safety data sheets of chemicals used in the laboratory revealed several known sensitizers, including 6‐hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), dibutyl phthalate, and 2,4,6‐tribromophenyl acrylate. Patch testing confirmed the patient's sensitization to HDI. A subsequent worksite visit identified several hazardous chemicals that were used without appropriate hazard communication, training, standard operating procedures, or personal protective equipment. Simple exposure controls were recommended and instituted, and the patient was able to return to work in the laboratory without the recurrence of symptoms. This case demonstrates the importance of hazard identification, communication, and safety training in academic laboratories, for students and workers. A medical evaluation can identify hazards as well as lead to improvements in exposure controls and safe return to research.
- Subjects
LABORATORY safety; SAFETY regulations; CONTACT dermatitis; COLLEGE students; UNDERGRADUATES
- Publication
American Journal of Industrial Medicine, 2020, Vol 63, Issue 8, p726
- ISSN
0271-3586
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/ajim.23140