Potential health risks to disinfection workers from exposure to active substances in COVID-19 biocidal products.

ABSTRACT: The importance of disinfection has recently been emphasized due to the increasing risk of the spread of infections such as coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). In addition, disinfection for preventing the spread of COVID-19 is highly recommended. The increased use of biocidal products raises concerns regarding the potential health risks from exposure among disinfection workers. This study aimed to assess these exposure and health risks using questionnaires targeting disinfection workers who were exposed to the active substances in biocidal products used for disinfection during the COVID-19 pandemic. A follow-up survey was conducted among 271 disinfection workers for 10 working days within two weeks, and exposure factors with reference to disinfection were evaluated through interview-admini

SUBMITTER: Min G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11002044 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature