Toxicological aspects of increased use of surface and hand disinfectants in Croatia during the COVID-19 pandemic: a preliminary report
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Description
The open access article analyses whether the risk of poisonings with disinfectants and sanitisers increased during COVID-19 pandemic. To that end their frequency and characteristics were compared in the first half of 2019 and 2020, including poisonings at work.
The article was written by experts on toxicology and occupational health and is addressed to academics.
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Sector / Industry covered
Εκπαίδευση Δραστηριότητες σχετικές με την ανθρώπινη υγεία και την κοινωνική μέριμνα
Provider
Provider name (English)
Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
Provider name (Original)
Institut za medicinska istraživanja i medicinu rada
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Cleaning or Disinfecting
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Liquids
Hazard - health effects
Skin sensitisers
Respiratory sensitizers
Neurotoxic substances
Irritants/corrosives
Acutely toxic substances
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Ingestion
Inhalation
Ocular (through eyes)
Substance Description
Disinfectants
Prevention measures
Not applicable
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
General information
Target group
OSH consultant
Researchers