Researchers with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will study the types of exposures and the levels at which cleaning products trigger respiratory issues in hospital workers, according to an article on the FacilityCare website.
Workplace-related asthma is common in healthcare settings that require a variety of chemical products for cleaning and disinfecting. This fall's research will be examining the types of exposure and the levels that may increase this risk.
NIOSH will separate and measure the various chemicals contained in each cleaning and disinfecting product and examine links between the specific chemicals and respiratory symptoms.
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