Addressing the need for individual-level exposure monitoring for firefighters using silicone samplers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Firefighters are occupationally exposed to hazardous chemical mixtures. Silicone passive sampling devices capture unique exposures over time with minimal impact to the participant and allow for the analysis of a broad chemical space.

Objective

Silicone dog tags were worn by firefighters while on- and off-duty to measure individual exposures, identify potential occupational exposures, and assess their relation to occupational variables including fire response frequency, rank, and years as a firefighter.

Methods

Fifty-six firefighters were recruited from two fire departments with relatively high and low call volumes in the Kansas City metropolitan area to wear two different silicone dog tags as passive samplers while on- and off-duty. Each dog tag was worn fo

SUBMITTER: Bonner EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11743823 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature