Occupational exposures and cancer risk in commercial laundry and dry cleaning industries: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The laundry and dry cleaning industries are critical for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in our daily lives. However, they have also been identified as sources of hazardous chemical exposure for workers, leading to potentially severe health implications. Despite mounting evidence that solvents like perchloroethylene and trichloroethylene are carcinogenic, they remain commonly used in the industry. Additionally, while alternative solvents are increasingly being utilized in response to indications of adverse health and environmental effects, there remains a significant gap in our understanding of the potential risks associated with exposure to these new agents.

Methods

This study aims to identify gaps in the literature concerning worker exposure to contemporary

SUBMITTER: Landskroner EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10740271 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature