OP pesticide exposure occurs through inhalation, ingestion and dermal contact. Because OP pesticides degrade quickly when exposed to air and light, they have been considered relatively safe to consumers. However, OP residues may linger on fruits and vegetables. Certain OP pesticides have been banned for use on some crops, For example, methyl parathion is banned from use on some crops and permitted on others. It can also occur through deliberate poisoning using nerve agents such as sarin and tabun. Examples *Insecticides including malathion, parathion, diazinon, fenthion, dichlorvos, chlorpyrifos, ethion, trichlorfon *Nerve agents including soman, sarin, tabun, VX *Herbicides including tribufos DEF, merphos are tricresyl phosphate–containing industrial chemicals. Exposure to any of the above-listed<unk> s may occur through inhalation, skin absorption, and ingestion, most commonly of food that has been treated with an OP herbicide or insecticide. Exposure to these chemicals can occur at public buildings, schools, residential areas, and in agricultural areas. Chlorpyrifos and Malathion have been linked to reproductive effects, neurotoxicity, kidney/liver damage, and birth defects. Dichlorvos has also been linked to reproductive effects, neurotoxicity, and kidney/liver damage. It is also recognized to be a possible carcinogen.
Organophosphate poisoning
Carbamate poisoning
Salicylate poisoning
Myasthenia gravis
Strychnine poisoning
Sulfuric acid poisoning
Tin poisoning
Chlorine gas poisoning