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| Title | Comparing Structural Firefighters On and Off Duty Exposure to Xylenes |
| Publication Type | Poster |
| Year of Publication | 2022 |
| Authors | Kowash ZW, Bonner EM, Poutasse CM, Poston WSCarlos, Jahnke SA, Haddock CK, Tidwell LG, Hoffman PD, Anderson KA |
| Conference/Meeting/Venue | College of Agriculture Career Fair & Student Showcase |
| Date Published | 10/2022 |
| Abstract |
a group of three isomeric volatile organic
compounds (VOCs) can come from many sources, from
petroleum and combustion, to cleaning agents and
plastics1. Chronic and acute exposure to xylenes through
multiple exposure routes has been linked to an assortment
of adverse health effects2,3,4,5,6,7,8. With a high number of
VOCs being released from structural fires, firefighters
could potentially face an occupational risk in responding to
fires due to potential acute and chronic exposure effects9.
Characterizing xylenes exposure in structural firefighters
can provide a greater understanding into the
occupational risk that xylenes pose to those who could be
exposed at a higher frequency. |