OPINOrganophosphate Information Network

Welcome to the OP Information Network

The OP Information Network (OPIN) is a UK-based independent organisation whose purpose is to raise awareness of the problem of ill-health related to occupational exposure to organophosphates. OPIN monitors developments in government policy and scientific and medical research, and acts as a point of information exchange between experts in medicine, law, occupational health, politicians and journalists with an interest in OP poisoning. OPIN supports sufferers from OP exposure.

Recent news

6 December 2006: Study of cognitive impairment among sheepdippers gains further funding
11 July 2006: The Committee on Toxicity meets to discuss ill-health in aircraft crews and its possible relationship to cabin air quality.
5 July 2005: SHAPE report is published
8 April 2005: Conference on air safety and cabin air quality
25 January 2005: All-Party OP Group meets DEFRA minister, publishes report on organophosphates
17 November 2004: Lloyd inquiry into Gulf war illnesses
16 November 2004: Porton inquest finds that airman was unlawfully killed