Occupational exposure to PFAS: Research and protection needed.

Published in: American journal of industrial medicine (2023)

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been used in a variety of consumer and industrial applications. PFAS are associated with numerous detrimental health effects, but workplace exposure to PFAS has only been studied in a small number of occupations. More research is needed to fully understand how workers may be exposed to PFAS and what health effects this may cause.

Keyphrases

heavy metals
wastewater treatment
risk assessment
health information
social media