Characterizing exposure to benzene, toluene, and naphthalene in firefighters wearing different types of new or laundered PPE

A study on how different hood designs and laundering of PPE affects firefighters' exposures to toxins.

Mayer AC, Fent KW, Wilkinson A, Chen IC, Kerber S, Smith DL, Kesler RM, Horn GP. Characterizing exposure to benzene, toluene, and naphthalene in firefighters wearing different types of new or laundered PPE. Int J Hyg Environ Health. 2021 Dec 10;240:113900. doi: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2021.113900. Online ahead of print.

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