Background The study of human exposure to environmental toxicants has evolved as a
scientific field over the past 30 years. Objectives This review provides a historical …

Measurement of dermal exposure resulting from contaminants being deposited directly on
the skin or a worker physically contacting a contaminated surface is important in the overall …

Exposure of the skin to chemical substances can contribute significantly to total dose in
many workplace situations, and its relative importance will increase when airborne …

Air and surface chlorpyrifos residues were measured for 24 hours following a 0.5 percent
Dursban broadcast application for fleas inside a residence. Two of the three treated rooms …

Dermal exposure to anti-neoplastic drugs has been suggested as a potentially important
route of exposure of hospital workers. Three small-scale workplace surveys were carried out …

Objectives. Most epidemiological studies of pesticides have used self-reports rather than
quantitative measurements to assess exposures. The purpose of this study was to identify …

A well-established provision for mass-casualty decontamination that incorporates the use of
mobile showering units has been developed in the UK. The effectiveness of such …

Dermal exposure to pesticides was characterized by fluorescent tracers, video imaging, and
patch sampling during orchard/airblast and greenhouse/handgunner applications. Pesticide …

Contact dermatitis caused by patients' work has an unrivalled claim to our attention within
the field of contact dermatitis: first, it is simply so common; second, work is such a vital …

Background A high prevalence of skin sensitization and dermatitis has been reported
among workers exposed to epoxy components. Objectives To estimate the risk of skin …