Workplace chemical and toxin exposures reported to a Poisons Information Centre: a diverse range causing variable morbidity

Objective The aim of this study is to determine the period prevalence, nature and causes of workplace chemical and toxin exposures reported to the Victorian Poisons Information Centre (VPIC). Patients and methods All cases classified as ‘workplace: acute’ when entered into the VPIC database (June 2005–December 2013) were analysed. Data were collected on patient sex, the nature of the chemical or toxin, route of exposure and season. Results Overall, 4928 cases were extracted. Exposures to men (71.5% of calls) differed from women (P

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