Could exposure to a workplace solvent cause someone to commit suicide? A coroner in Wellington, New Zealand, says it could. He conducted an inquest into the death of a worker in the printing industry who stepped in front of a commuter train and was killed instantly. The coroner ruled the victim was suffering from solvent-induced neurotoxicity nervous system effects caused by solvent poisoning. Testimony at the coroner's inquest indicated the victim had been anxious, depressed and suffering from multiple health problems. The coroner called for more research into the effects of industrial chemicals on workers. A study by the National Institute for Occupational Safety […]