French firefighters exposure to Benzo[a]pyrene after simulated structure fires

International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health
Stanislas AbrardThierry Schaupp

Abstract

Firefighters have occupational exposure to toxic compounds during firefighting, but not only. Surface contamination of equipment has never been studied in French firefighters. This study measured the surface load in benzo [a]pyrene (BaP), a carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, on the outer surface of fire jackets, personal protective equipment and tools used by firefighters after a live fire training in a closed environment. The effectiveness of a standard jacket washing procedure on BaP contamination was assessed. A single training session was responsible for a BaP deposit of 113.75 ± 45.03μg/m2 on exposed fire jacket material. After a single session, the deposit of BaP found on PPE and tools was measured on different surfaces ranged from 12 to 157 μg/m2. After multiple training sessions, a cumulative effect was suspected. The current PPE cleaning and maintenance procedures does not appear to effectively reduce contamination. French firefighters' exposure during in a live-fire training session in fire simulator is responsible for exposure to BaP. The estimated load of BaP on the outer surface of fire jackets could potentially have acute and chronic effects if absorbed in one's body. Further studies are needed to bette...Continue Reading

Citations

Dec 7, 2018·International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics : JOSE·Stanislas AbrardThierry Schaupp
Apr 26, 2019·Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene·Katherine M Kirk, Michael B Logan
Apr 4, 2021·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Andrew P W BanksJochen F Mueller
May 1, 2021·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Jooyeon HwangTara R Malone

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