Occupational Risks of Podologists: A Combined Assessment of VOCs, Vibration, Noise Levels and Health Complaints.
Podologists are exposed to many occupational hazards, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from insole manufacturing and noise/vibration during nail or tissue grinding. In this study, VOCs, noise, and vibration were measured in five podiatry clinics and three offices. Questionnaires were admi...
| Publicado en: | International Journal of Environmental Health Research Vol. 34; no. 6; pp. 2529 - 2544 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Jun2024
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