Biochemical changes among municipal solid waste sorting workers: implications for personal protective equipment availability and use.

Conclusions: Elevated biomarkers of allergy and inflammation herald preclinical disease risks that should be included in basic health surveillance. The use of PPE should be emphasized by workers involved in solid waste sorting to effectively protect their health. PMID: 31570081 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics - Category: Occupational Health Tags: Int J Occup Saf Ergon Source Type: research