Environmental and Occupational Health: Exposure to Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and Gases

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue will report findings related to environmental and occupational exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOC) and gases. The scope of this effort is to build consensus among scientists and stakeholders regarding the state of knowledge on exposures, health effects, and measures to reduce these harmful effects among workers, consumers, and the general public, with emphases on vulnerable categories such as children, pregnant women, and those with compromised health due to chronic diseases. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are ubiquitously used in multiple industries and vocational sectors, as well as being present in many consumer products. Millions of employees work in occupations known to use VOC-containing products, indicating a high potential for exposure to VOC and other gases that may be capable of inducing harmful health effects. Similarly, consumers could be exposed to gases and vapors that off-gas from building materials such as carpets, paints, upholstery, or varnishes, or during recreational activities such as pottery, painting, and using candles and scent-emitting products. Health effects associated with gas and vapor exposures can range from acute effects such as headache, nausea, and respiratory discomfort to more serious chronic effects such as persistent neurological effects or, in some instances, cancer. This Special Issue is seeking articles which document environmental and occupational exposure to these chemicals and their health effects, means to measure and evaluate exposures, and methods for limiting exposures and control of exposures including personal protective equipment (PPE).

Prof. Dr. Claudiu T. Lungu
Guest Editor

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• volatile organic compounds (VOC)
• neurological effects
• exposure
• solvents
• respiratory protection
• activated carbon
• off-gassing
• vapor emission.