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Adolescent workplace exposures reported to Texas poison centers
Thandi Ziqubu-Page1, Mathias B Forrester2
1Environmental and Injury Epidemiology and Toxicology Unit, Texas Department of State Health Services, 1100 W 49th Street, Austin, TX 78756,United States of America, Phone: +1-512-7766460, Fax: +1-512-776-7776.
International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health
|October 13, 2016
Summary
Adolescent occupational exposures often involve chemicals and cleaning products, with most cases managed on-site and not resulting in serious outcomes. This study analyzed workplace risks for young workers.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Toxicology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Working adolescents possess less experience and training, increasing risks for workplace injuries and exposure to toxic substances.
- Inadequate ventilation and lack of protective equipment are common factors in adolescent occupational injuries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize adolescent occupational exposures reported to poison centers.
- To identify common substances, exposure routes, and outcomes in young workers.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of occupational exposure cases in adolescents (13-19 years) reported to Texas poison centers from 2000-2015.
- Determination of case distribution across demographics, substance categories, exposure routes, and outcomes.
Main Results:
- 2430 adolescent occupational exposures were reported, with chemicals and household cleaning substances being most frequent (18% each).
- Exposures peaked in summer (May-August), predominantly affecting males (66%) and older adolescents (18-19 years).
- Inhalation (28%), dermal (27%), ingestion (26%), and ocular (24%) were common routes; 51% were managed on-site, and 23% had serious outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Adolescent occupational exposures typically involve males and older teens, frequently with chemicals and cleaning products.
- Ingestion and ocular routes were common, with most cases managed without severe consequences.
- While risks exist, serious outcomes are not the norm for adolescent occupational exposures.
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