Comprehensive interventions to reduce occupational hazards among medical staff in the pathology department of five primary hospitals.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore comprehensive interventions to reduce occupational hazards among medical staff in the pathology department of five primary hospitals.

Methods

The indoor air quality in the pathology department of five primary hospitals and the health status of staff were investigated and analyzed. Formaldehyde and benzene concentrations in the technical and diagnostic rooms of the pathology departments were analyzed before and after comprehensive interventions. The Environmental Protection Agency risk assessment paradigm was used to assess the health risks from occupational exposure to benzene and formaldehyde. Consequently, considering the local environment, targeted comprehensive intervention measures were developed, including optimizing management, raising awareness,

SUBMITTER: Wang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10617185 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature