Solvents have different effects on different people.
Some common symptoms of solvent exposure are:
- Headaches
- Drowsiness
- Dizzyness, disrupted balance, poor coordination
- Forgetfulness
- Irritability and mood changes
- Weakness
- Abnormal tiredness
- Nausea
- Skin and/or eye irritation
Long term or high level exposure can result in damage to the nervous system.
Symptoms of this can include:
- Memory loss
- Depression
- Lack of concentration
- Reduction of mental skill/abilities
- Sleep disorders
If you think you may be suffering from solvent exposure, complete the questionnaire and
follow up with a visit to your doctor.
Make sure when you visit your doctor you give him/her as much information
as possible, ie take the completed questionnaire, tell them your occupation,
how long you've been working in your industry and the solvents/carcinogen
you may have been exposed to.