Chemical risk and safety awareness, perception, and practices among research laboratories workers in Italy.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Exposure to chemical compounds occurs in numerous occupational settings, among which the research and healthcare laboratories have not been adequately investigated. These settings are characterized by an extreme variability of the used compounds and by the frequent turnover of young researchers. The main objectives of the study were to explore the occupational exposure to hazardous chemical substances among research laboratory workers; to assess their awareness and perceptions regarding chemical hazards; to investigate adherence to guidelines on safe handling of chemical compounds; and to analyze the effects of several factors on these outcomes of interest.

Methods

The survey was conducted among research laboratories workers who were exposed to chemical s

SUBMITTER: Papadopoli R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7298783 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature