Characterization of fire investigators' polyaromatic hydrocarbon exposures using silicone wristbands.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exposures to polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) contribute to cancer in the fire service. Fire investigators are involved in evaluations of post-fire scenes. In the US, it is estimated that there are up to 9000 fire investigators, compared to approximately 1.1 million total firefighting personnel. This exploratory study contributes initial evidence of PAH exposures sustained by this understudied group using worn silicone passive samplers.

Objectives

Evaluate PAH exposures sustained by fire investigators at post-fire scenes using worn silicone passive samplers. Assess explanatory factors and health risks of PAH exposure at post-fire scenes.

Methods

As part of a cross-sectional study design, silicone wristbands were distributed to 16 North Carolina fire investi

SUBMITTER: Bakali U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11215797 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature