Prevalence of skin sensitization and dermatitis among epoxy-exposed workers in the wind turbine industry.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A high prevalence of skin sensitization and dermatitis has been reported among workers exposed to epoxy components.

Objectives

To estimate the risk of skin sensitization and dermatitis among workers exposed to epoxy components during production of wind turbine blades while using comprehensive safety measures.

Methods

A cross-sectional study of 180 highly epoxy-exposed production workers and 41 nonexposed office workers was conducted at two wind turbine blade factories in Denmark. Participants underwent a skin examination, were tested with a tailored patch test panel including epoxy-containing products used at the factories, and answered a questionnaire.

Results

Sixteen production workers (8·9%) were sensitized to an epoxy component compared with none

SUBMITTER: Christiansen AG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10087335 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature