The effect of personal protective equipment on thermal stress: An experimental study on firefighters.

Background: Various parameters can affect the performance of firefighters. Thermal stress in firefighters is one of the most important harmful factors, which causes impaired performance and subsequent occupational accidents. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of personal protective equipment (PPE) on thermal stress in firefighters.

Occupational Exposure and Risk Assessment of Formaldehyde in the Pathology Departments of Hospitals.

Background And Objective: Exposure to formaldehyde has adverse effects on health both acutely and over the long term (e.g., carcinogenicity).