Evaluation of dermal absorption and protective effectiveness of respirators for xylene in spray painters

Chang, Fu-Kuei; Chen, Mei-Lien; Cheng, Shu-Fang; Shih, Tung‐Sheng; Mao, I‐Fang

doi:10.1007/s00420-007-0197-9

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“…Interestingly, a study by Siebel and da Silva did not discover a significant difference in developing micronucleus among workers who had been wearing protective masks and those who had not; however, it found a decrease in the inhalation of genotoxic chemicals in those wearing masks. Their finding corroborates that of Chang et al who suggested a decrease in inhaling genotoxic chemicals in workers wearing masks (Chang et al, 2007;Siebel and da Silva, 2010).…”

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DNA damage assessment in the lymphocytes of construction painters by comet assay

Kianmehr

Amiri

Ebrahimzadeh‐Bideskan

et al. 2016

Toxicol Ind Health

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DNA damage assessment in the lymphocytes of construction painters by comet assay

Kianmehr

Amiri

Ebrahimzadeh‐Bideskan

et al. 2016

Toxicol Ind Health

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“…Half of the workers reported to wear only masks while working. Chang et al (2007a) showed that painters wearing protective masks significantly reduced inhalation of two genotoxic substances: xylene by 96% and ethyl benzene by 94%. In our study, however, no differences were found in the number of MN between workers who reported to wear protective masks and those who did not adopt such protective measure.…”

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Genotoxic damage in auto body shop workers

Siebel

Silva

2010

Toxicol Ind Health

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Some studies have shown increased DNA damage among car painters, but other professionals working in auto body and paint shops have not been extensively assessed. The aim of this study was to assess DNA damage in different types of auto body shop workers by measuring micronucleus (MN) levels in exfoliated buccal cells. The mean number of cells with MN per 2000 exfoliated buccal cells was analyzed in three groups of male workers: auto body repair technicians, painters, and office workers (control group). All participants answered a questionnaire inquiring about age, smoking habits, alcohol consumption, work practices, occupational exposure time, job activities, and use of protective equipment. The mean number of cells with MN was 3.50 ± 1.50 in auto body painters, 3.91 ± 2.10 in auto body repair technicians, and 0.80 ± 0.78 in office workers, with a significant difference between the control group and the two other groups (p = 0.0001). Age, occupational exposure time, use of protective masks, alcohol consumption, and smoking habit did not affect MN results. The findings indicate that technicians and painters working in auto body shops are at risk for genotoxic damage, while office workers seem to be protected.

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“…Although much is known about exposures that can lead to OCD, there is no existing job-exposure matrix for dermatitis-specific exposures. However, many exposures cause both asthma and contact dermatitis 19–21. The Occupational Asthma-specific Job Exposure Matrix (OAsJEM) identifies job groups with exposure to compounds that are known to cause occupational asthma 22 23.…”

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Dermatitis among workers in Ontario: results from the Occupational Disease Surveillance System

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ObjectivesDermatitis is the most common occupational skin disease, and further evidence is needed regarding preventable risk factors. The Occupational Disease Surveillance System (ODSS) derived from administrative data was used to investigate dermatitis risk among industry and occupation groups in Ontario.MethodsODSS cohort members were identified from Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) accepted lost time claims. A case was defined as having ≥2 dermatitis physician billing claims during a 12-month period within 3 years of cohort entry. A 3-year look-back period prior to cohort entry was used to exclude prevalent cases without a WSIB claim. Workers were followed for 3 years or until dermatitis diagnosis, age 65 years, emigration, death or end of follow-up (31 December 2016), whichever occurred first. Age-adjusted and sex-adjusted Cox proportional hazard models estimated HRs and 95% CIs. The risk of dermatitis was explored using a job exposure matrix that identifies exposure to asthmagens, many of which also cause contact dermatitis.ResultsAmong 597 401 workers, 23 843 cases of new-onset dermatitis were identified. Expected elevated risks were observed among several groups including furniture and fixture industries, food and beverage preparation and chemicals, petroleum, rubber, plastic and related materials processing occupations and workers exposed to metal working fluids and organic solvents. Decreased risk was observed among farmers, nurses and construction industries, and occupations exposed to latex and indoor cleaning products.ConclusionsODSS can contribute to occupational dermatitis surveillance in Ontario by identifying occupational groups at risk of dermatitis that can then be prioritised for prevention activities.

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Evaluation of dermal absorption and protective effectiveness of respirators for xylene in spray painters

Cited by 16 publications

References 22 publications

DNA damage assessment in the lymphocytes of construction painters by comet assay

DNA damage assessment in the lymphocytes of construction painters by comet assay

Genotoxic damage in auto body shop workers

Dermatitis among workers in Ontario: results from the Occupational Disease Surveillance System

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