Κατεύθυνση Φυσική Περιβάλλοντος (ΕΦΑΡΜΟΣΜΕΝΗ ΦΥΣΙΚΗ)
Library of the School of Science

2018-06-24

2018

Pardali Demetra

Μαργαρίτα-Νίκη Ασημακοπούλου, Επίκουρη Καθηγήτρια, Τμήμα Φυσικής, ΕΚΠΑ
Κωνσταντίνος Καρτάλης, Καθηγητής, Τμήμα Φυσικής, ΕΚΠΑ
Θωμάς Μάγγος, Ερευνητής, Τμήμα Περιβαλλοντικών Ερευνών, ΕΚΕΦΕ "Δημόκριτος"

Εκτίμηση της συγκέντρωσης πτητικών οργανικών ενώσεων και αιωρούμενης σωματιδιακής ύλης σε χώρους αισθητικής.

Greek

Volatile organic compounds and suspended particulate matter concentration assessment in beauty salons.

The objection of this study was to investigate the indoor air quality of buildings housing hair/nail salons, in order to assess human exposure to harmful chemical pollutants encountered. For this purpose, measurements of particulate and gaseous pollutants (PM, VOCS) as well as physical parameters (temperature, humidity) were taken in 30 (thirty) hair / nail salons in the wider region of Athens. In order to obtain data, quantitative and qualitative, the experimental procedure for each site comprised of three parts: a) 24-hour measurements with automatic monitoring devices (PM, TVOCs, CH2O, CO2, CO, temperature, relative humidity); b) 30 minutes sampling using air pumps (individual volatile organic compounds), c) optional completion of specially formulated closed-ended questionnaires by employees / visitors. The results are presented in graphs, followed by commentary of the potential factors shaping the different exposure levels for each site. By comparison, higher TVOC concentrations were noted in nail salons and higher suspended particle concentrations in hair salons. In conclusion, workers are exposed by inhalation to various chemicals and suspended particles, which even at low concentrations, act synergistically with potential effects on human health. Adequate ventilation and the use of personal protective equipment can reduce occupational exposure.

Science

Indoor air quality, VOCs, PM, occupational exposure, hair/nail salons

Yes

3

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24

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