Occupational inhalation exposure during surface disinfection-exposure assessment based on exposure models compared with measurement data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

For healthcare workers, surface disinfections are daily routine tasks. An assessment of the inhalation exposure to hazardous substances, in this case the disinfectant´s active ingredients, is necessary to ensure workers safety. However, deciding which exposure model is best for exposure assessment remains difficult.

Objective

The aim of the study was to evaluate the applicability of different exposure models for disinfection of small surfaces in healthcare settings.

Methods

Measurements of the air concentration of active ingredients in disinfectants (ethanol, formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde, hydrogen peroxide, peroxyacetic acid) together with other exposure parameters were recorded in a test chamber. The measurements were performed using personal and stationar

SUBMITTER: Anhauser L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11142908 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature