Exposure to pesticides affects most of the population, not only persons occupationally
exposed. In a context of high variability of exposure, biological monitoring is important …

While many studies have quantified the sources of variation in exposure to workplace
contaminants for individual groups of workers, patterns of exposure variability have not been …

Occupational exposure to cytotoxic drugs of hospital personnel involved in their preparation
and administration is a major issue: ever since the introduction of protective measures in …

Background: Nickel, chromium, and cobalt are important skin sensitizers. Better knowledge
about skin exposure is needed for more efficient prevention. We have previously developed …

There is a great need to accurately assess skin exposure to contact allergens. We have
developed a technique for assessment of skin exposure to nickel, chromium and cobalt …

Quantifying dermal exposure to pesticides in farming systems in developing countries is of
special interest for the estimation of potential health risks, especially when there is a lack of …

BACKGROUND: Nail salon technicians are susceptible to potential exposure to a diverse
array of hazardous chemicals in the form of dust or vapors. One of the main routes of …

It is ironic that those whose job it is to save lives often find themselves injured in the course
of performing their duties. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare …

The regulatory risk assessment of chemicals requires the estimation of occupational dermal
exposure. Until recently, the models used were either based on limited data or were specific …

Human exposure assessment tools represent a means for understanding human exposure
to pesticides in agricultural activities and managing possible health risks. This paper …