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## Background: Isocyanates are highly reactive chemicals used widely in metal structure coating applications in construction. isocyanates are potent respiratory and skin sensitizers and a leading cause of occupational asthma. at present, there is no cure for isocyanate asthma and no biomarkers of early disease. exposure reduction is considered the most effective preventive strategy. to date, limited data are available on isocyanate exposures and work practices in construction trades using isocyanates, including metal structure coatings. ## Objectives: The primary objectives of this work were: i) to characterize isocyanate inhalation and dermal exposures among painters during metal structure coating tasks in construction; and ii) to assess the adequacy of existing work practices and exposure controls via urinary biomonitoring pre- and post-shift. ## Methods: Exposures to aliphatic isocyanates based on 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate (1,6-hdi) and its higher oligomers (biuret, isocyanurate and uretdione) were measured among 30 workers performing painting of bridges and other metal structures in several construction sites in the northeastern usa. exposure assessment included simultaneo

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Author

Bello, Anila; Xue, Yalong; Gore, Rebecca; Woskie, Susan; Bello, Dhimiter

Publisher

Elsevier Science; Elsevier ; Elsevier BV (ISSN 1438-4639)

Published

2020

Language

EN

Field

Environmental Science (Physical Sciences)