Updated: March 26, 2019
The purpose of this report is to identify the characteristics of McIntyre Powder (MP) prophylaxis that may elicit different biological and toxicological responses when compared to ambient mine dust inhalation. The main differences between the two exposures that will be discussed are the levels of exposure, dose rate and the MP particle size distribution.
Reported by: Andrew Zarnke, Ph.D. (candidate), H.BSc., Occupational Health Coordinator, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW – Sudbury)
Medical review by: Dr. Christine Oliver, MD, MPH, MS, FACPM, Medical Consultant – Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
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