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Some previous studies have suggested that some of the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in composting plants may have a toxic effect that can influence, besides surroundings populations, workers from the composting plants. Impact of waste management to the environment and workers is already recognised as an environment and occupational health concerns. Several studies regarding the VOCs and bioaerosols emissions from composting have been conducted all over Europe and also in Asia. However, in Portugal the studies developed are scarce and normally VOCs are not studied and recognized as a risk factor present in this occupational setting. Consudering this, a study was developed in a Portuguese composting plant aiming to clarify if there was VOCs presence in the workplaces.
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Occupational exposure Composting plants Volatile organic compounds
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Viegas S, Almeida-Silva M, Viegas C. Exposure to volatile organic compounds in a composting plant. In Arezes PM, Batista JS, Barroso MP, Carneiro P, Cordeiro P, Costa N, et al, editors. SHO2014 – International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene: proceedings book. p. 471-3.