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BACKGROUND:Engineering or administrative methods are often insufficient or impractical to control exposure to chemicals in anatomy laboratories. This study explored the feasibility of wearing one or a combination of respirators and goggles used as personal protective equipment (PPE) to control exposure in one such laboratory. METHODS:A group of 28 subjects were briefly trained in wearing PPE, fit-tested, and asked to complete a questionnaire regarding their subjective reaction after wearing the assigned PPE ensemble while working in the laboratory. The subjects' exposure to formaldehyde was also measured and generally exceeded the recommended limits. RESULTS:When a full-face respirator or the combination of a half-mask respirator and goggles was worn, a majority of subjects reported no odor problem and no irritation to eyes or upper respiratory system. Subjects accepted the PPE to certain degrees, but those using respirators encountered difficulties communicating with others. CONCLUSIONS:The combination of a half-mask respirator and goggles was the most feasible ensemble to control exposure to air pollutants in an anatomy laboratory.
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Am J Ind Medjournal_title
American journal of industrial medicineauthors
Akbar-Khanzadeh F,Pulido EVdoi
10.1002/ajim.10180subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2003-03-01 00:00:00pages
326-31issue
3eissn
0271-3586issn
1097-0274journal_volume
43pub_type
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