DDT AS A THREAT
During the old days, DDT was believed to be harmless. DDT cannot readily post harm to people because it is difficult to be absorbed through human skin. Only when DDT enters the body can it cause harm. Researchers have proved that DDT is very toxic to both insect and animals. Humans tend to get harmed by being excessively exposed to DDT while working with the chemical or by accidental exposure. Factors that determines whether you’ll be harmed include the dose (how much), the duration (how long), and how you come in contact with them.
The Permissible Exposure Limit of DDT as imposed by OSHA is 1 milligram per cubic meter, which is relatively high. The PEL is a legal limit for which an employee can be exposed to a chemical substance or physical agent.
The Permissible Exposure Limit of DDT as imposed by OSHA is 1 milligram per cubic meter, which is relatively high. The PEL is a legal limit for which an employee can be exposed to a chemical substance or physical agent.
DDT imposes harm to humans by:
× Affecting organs such as stomach, intestines, heart, blood vessels, kidneys, nervous system, lymphatic system, reproductive system, endocrine system, and skin
× Interfering with normal nerve impulses
× Produce carcinogenic and genotoxic effects to human
× Weakening of the immune system
× Causing changes in the levels of liver enzymes in the blood
× Reduction in the duration of lactation and increased chances of having a pre-term baby
× Interfering with normal nerve impulses
× Produce carcinogenic and genotoxic effects to human
× Weakening of the immune system
× Causing changes in the levels of liver enzymes in the blood
× Reduction in the duration of lactation and increased chances of having a pre-term baby