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Aspergillus versicolor is ubiquitous in the environment and is particularly abundant in damp indoor spaces. Exposure to Aspergillus species, as well as other environmental fungi, has been linked to adverse health…
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Copper-based preservatives consisting of micronized and nanoscale copper particles have been widely used in applications for wood protection. The presence of micronized/nanoscale particles and soluble aqueous copper in…
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Deaths or serious injuries among emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and other ambulance occupants occur at a high rate during transport. According to a study by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and…
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Top impacts are considered essential tests to evaluate the shock absorption performance of commonly used type I industrial helmets. Currently, there are two major test standards that are widely applied in helmet…
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A method for measuring PAA vapors in air using impinger sampling and field-portable colorimetric analysis is presented. The capture efficiency of aqueous media in glass and plastic impingers was evaluated when used for…
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Triclosan is an antimicrobial chemical used in healthcare settings that can be absorbed through the skin. Exposure to triclosan has been positively associated with food and aeroallergy and asthma exacerbation in humans…
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Supplemental air filtration can reduce indoor exposure to hazardous aerosols without requiring modifications to building heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Portable air cleaners were widely used…
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Adipose tissue (AT), an endocrine organ, plays a central role in maintenance of whole-body energy homeostasis through its release of adipokines. Obesity, affecting over 40% of American adults, disrupts adipocyte…
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This dataset contains results from laboratory tests examining how dust from common solid-surface materials, like Corian® used in countertops, affects lung cells. Sanding these materials during manufacturing or…
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Background: Twenty-two million workers are exposed to hazardous noise in the United States. The purpose of this study is to estimate the prevalence of hearing loss among U.S. industries. Methods: We examined 2000–2008…
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SARS-CoV-2 spreads by infectious aerosols and droplets expelled from the respiratory tract. Masks and respirators can reduce the transmission of infectious respiratory diseases like SARS-CoV-2 by blocking these aerosols…
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As more women join the skilled-trade workforce, the effects of workplace exposures on pregnancy need to be explored. This study aimed to identify the effects of mild-steel (MS) and stainless-steel (SS) welding fume…
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The WWI is a screening tool that uses nationally available datasets to summarize baseline characteristics about weather-related hazards and vulnerability at the census tract level for communities reliant on private…
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is as a major cause of death and disability experienced by nearly 3 million people annually resulting from falls, vehicular accidents, or from being struck by or against an object. While…
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of a passive back-support exoskeleton on the physical demands of caregivers during bed-to-chair patient handling tasks. Eight participants (5 males and 3 females)…
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This study investigated the inhalation toxicity of the emissions from 3-D printing with acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) filament using an air-liquid interface (ALI) in vitro model. Primary normal human-derived…
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SARS-CoV-2 is a highly infectious respiratory virus that is primarily transmitted by respiratory aerosols and droplets emitted during activities such as talking, breathing, and coughing. Because symptomatic and…
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large group of synthetic surfactants incorporated into products for their chemical and physical properties. Studies have associated PFAS with adverse health effects.…
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The association between human respiratory disease transmission by respiratory droplets and aerosols is well established for several known pathogens.1 Given that the average individual spends > 90% of their day indoors,…