Balancing Acute and Chronic Occupational Risks: The Use of Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Undergloves by Firefighters to Reduce Exposure to Toxic Contaminants

Firefighters are exposed via multi-route exposure to a multitude of chemicals (PAHs, VOCs, flame retardants, dioxins, etc.) that may cause acute and long-term health effects. The dermal absorption of contaminants is a major contributor to the overall exposure and can be reduced by wearing appropriat...

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Published in:	Toxics
Main Authors:	Stijn Everaert, Greet Schoeters, Karel Claes, Jean-Marie Raquez, Bart Buffel, Tamara Vanhaecke, Jonas Moens, Juha Laitinen, Nicolas Van Larebeke, Lode Godderis
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Subjects:	nitrile butadiene rubber undergloves burn exposure risk assessment firefighters
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/11/6/534