Practical preventive medicine . ades much will be accom-plished by the substitution where possible of zinc paints forlead paints. 5. Arsenic.—Arsenic is chiefly encountered as a in the manufacture of Scheeles Green ( a pigment),wall paper, glazed colored paper, artificial flowers, the packingof white arsenic and at works where the ore is reduced, areaffected. It acts as an irritant to the skin and mucous surfaces.(Fig. 107, 108). 6. Mercury.—A variety of different mercury salts and themetal itself may produce intoxication from the action of eitherdust or fumes. Thus we find that c
Practical preventive medicine . ades much will be accom-plished by the substitution where possible of zinc paints forlead paints. 5. Arsenic.—Arsenic is chiefly encountered as a in the manufacture of Scheeles Green ( a pigment),wall paper, glazed colored paper, artificial flowers, the packingof white arsenic and at works where the ore is reduced, areaffected. It acts as an irritant to the skin and mucous surfaces.(Fig. 107, 108). 6. Mercury.—A variety of different mercury salts and themetal itself may produce intoxication from the action of eitherdust or fumes. Thus we find that cinnibar roasters, workersin the extraction of gold and silver, the users of mercury airpumps, barometer or thermometer manufactures, water gildersand felt hat and fur dressers may become intoxicated. Itsprevention chiefly requires improvement in ventilating facilities. 7. Benzin and Benzol.—These are chiefly used as solventsfor quick drying paints and varnishes, for cements and blacking. 25° PRACTICAL PREVENTIVE MEDICINE. Fig. 107.—Arsenic poisoning. Putting Paris green into a bolter. An old anddangerous method. (Industrial Dis, Am. Labor Leg. Rev., 1912)
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