Combined Exposure to Biological and Chemical Agents

Introduction

The discourse on workplace hazards caused by dangerous substances often prioritises chemical agents, but the significance of biological agents is is frequently overlooked, despite their ubiquitous presence across various occupational settings. Long-term exposure to chemical agents in combination with potential pathogens is a challenging mix to tackle in sectors like healthcare, agriculture, cleaning, recycling, and many others. The intricate dynamics between these biological and chemical agents can exacerbate vulnerabilities to diseases and intensify chemical toxicity. Determining safe chemical thresholds and assessing biological agent virulence is…