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: Received: 14 February 2024 / Approved: 15 February 2024 / Online: 15 February 2024 (07:05:57 CET)
How to cite:
Carvalhais, C.; Teixeira, D.; Santos, J. Lessons to be Drawn from the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Impact of Occupational Skin Exposure to Disinfectant Products. Preprints2024, 2024020836. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.0836.v1
Carvalhais, C.; Teixeira, D.; Santos, J. Lessons to be Drawn from the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Impact of Occupational Skin Exposure to Disinfectant Products. Preprints 2024, 2024020836. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.0836.v1
Carvalhais, C.; Teixeira, D.; Santos, J. Lessons to be Drawn from the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Impact of Occupational Skin Exposure to Disinfectant Products. Preprints2024, 2024020836. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.0836.v1
APA Style
Carvalhais, C., Teixeira, D., & Santos, J. (2024). Lessons to be Drawn from the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Impact of Occupational Skin Exposure to Disinfectant Products. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.0836.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Carvalhais, C., Diana Teixeira and Joana Santos. 2024 "Lessons to be Drawn from the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Impact of Occupational Skin Exposure to Disinfectant Products" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.0836.v1
Abstract
(1) Background: Hand hygiene practice by using alcohol-based hand sanitizers was generalized in all sectors of activity, due the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this study was to organize and analyze the scientific data regarding occupational exposure to hand sanitizers, with a particular focus on their use and health effects on workplace settings. (2) Methods: A rapid literature review was carried out searching on the main scientific database, namely: Web of Science Core Collection, Medline, Scielo and Current Content Connect. (3) Results: All studies analyzed included samples from healthcare professionals and eczema as well as irritant contact dermatitis were the most reported skin lesions. (4) Conclusions: The adequate implementation of hygiene and disinfection programs in workplaces is essential to guarantee the workers safety and health. Further research is needed on the effectiveness of contingency plans in different sectors of activity, particularly, in industry.
Keywords
hand sanitizers; dermatitis; occupational exposure; contingency plans
Subject
Public Health and Healthcare, Public, Environmental and Occupational Health
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