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FATAL HYDROGEN SULPHIDE POISONING ASSOCIATED WITH INDUSTRIAL WASTE EXPOSURE

Authors :
Simson, R. E.
Simpson, G. R.
Source :
Medical Journal of Australia; February 1952, Vol. 1 Issue: 6 p331-334, 4p
Publication Year :
1952

Abstract

A poisoning fatality due to exposure to hydrogen sulphide following release of the gas from an industrial waste tanker is reported. The effects of hydrogen sulphide at varying concentrations are given. Basic principles which should be applied to prevent tragic accidents during the disposal of industrial wastes are given.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0025729X and 13265377
Volume :
1
Issue :
6
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Medical Journal of Australia
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs47971951
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.1971.tb50276.x