Mercury exposure in chloralkali factory-Iraq

A total of 61 workers [50 exposed workers-EW to mercury vapor and 11 non exposed workwes-NEW] were investigated. The mean urinary mercury concentration [MUMC] was significantly different [P<0.005] among workers exposed for different times to air born mercury level [ABML]. Workers with history of exposure to mercury [Hg] for more than ten years showed higher prevalence of toxicity. Recommendation are given to reduce the work hazards