Exposure of hairdressing apprentices to airborne hazardous substances
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Exposure of hairdressing apprentices to airborne hazardous substances
BACKGROUND Few studies have investigated exposure of hairdressing apprentices to airborne irritants. This study describes exposure levels of apprentices to chemical products used in hairdressing salons in relation with their activity. METHODS Following a two stages study design, a group of 300 students completed a questionnaire on their work activities and environment. Among these, a group of...
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عنوان ژورنال: Environmental Health
سال: 2006
ISSN: 1476-069X
DOI: 10.1186/1476-069x-5-23