Nonionizing occupational exposure

TABLE 4.67 Example of Occupational Exposure to Ionizing and Nonionizing Radiation... 

Skin irritation has been encountered after prolonged occupational dermal contact. Skin dryness, irritation, and contact dermatitis have all been seen after varying degrees of exposure. Eye exposure to most anionic and nonionic detergents results in momentary eye irritation with no permanent eye damage. Eye exposure to low-phosphate detergents, which tend to be more alkaline may produce eye injury. 

M. Nonchemical physical exposures in the workplace are important because they can cause systemic effects that mimic chemical toxidromes. The most important example is heat stress, which is a major occupational health issue. Other relevant nonchemioal, work-related physical exposure types include ionizing radiation, nonionizing radiation (such as ultraviolet, infrared, and microwave exposure), and increased barometric pressure (eg, among caisson workers). Except for extremes of exposure, the adverse effects of these physical factors are generally associated with chronic conditions. 

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