2021
DOI: 10.1007/s13530-020-00077-z
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COVID-19 pandemic and the protection of workers’ health from disinfectant chemicals

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“… 26 When using chlorine-based disinfectants, the proper barrier protection should be used. 40 The poor practice of wearing appropriate PPE in the investigated hospitals may be due to the shortage of PPE materials, lack of awareness of their potential benefits, or the health workers’ negligence. Insufficient PPE supplies for the workers in developing countries’ healthcare facilities were also reported elsewhere during the COVID-19 pandemic.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“… 26 When using chlorine-based disinfectants, the proper barrier protection should be used. 40 The poor practice of wearing appropriate PPE in the investigated hospitals may be due to the shortage of PPE materials, lack of awareness of their potential benefits, or the health workers’ negligence. Insufficient PPE supplies for the workers in developing countries’ healthcare facilities were also reported elsewhere during the COVID-19 pandemic.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[68][69][70] Moreover, a greater emphasis on employee-centric policies and sustainable practices can enhance the industry's preparedness for future challenges, promote a positive work culture, and ensure the long-term success and growth of the chemical workforce. [71][72][73][74][75]…”
Section: Strategy Goalmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The lessons learned during this period have underscored the importance of investing in workforce resilience, digitalization, and employee support mechanisms 68‐70 . Moreover, a greater emphasis on employee‐centric policies and sustainable practices can enhance the industry's preparedness for future challenges, promote a positive work culture, and ensure the long‐term success and growth of the chemical workforce 71‐75 …”
Section: Workforce Implicationsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Global use of disinfectants is also escalating (up to 0.78 billion during 2020) after the pandemic (Subpiramaniyam 2021 ). Generally, a high concentration (1000 ppm) of NaOCl is required to neutralise pathogens in the contaminated zones (bathroom and toilet) (Rim 2021 ). Hence, it is essential to measure disinfectant performance and the potential impacts on non-target organisms to ensure their safety and sustainability (Macedo et al 2020 ; WHO 2020 ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%