The estimated prevalence of exposure to carcinogens, asthmagens, and ototoxic agents among healthcare workers in Australia.
Rajni RaiLin FritschiRenee N CareyKate LewkowskiDeborah C GlassNidup DorjiSonia El-ZaemeyPublished in: American journal of industrial medicine (2020)
The results demonstrate that a substantial proportion of Australian healthcare workers are occupationally exposed to asthmagens, carcinogens, and ototoxic agents. These exposures are more common among certain occupational groups. The information provided by this study will be useful in prioritizing and implementing control strategies.