Assessment of the microbial contamination in "Do It Yourself" (DIY) stores - a holistic approach to protect workers' and consumers' health

• Main Authors: Marta Dias (Author), Bianca Gomes (Author), Pedro Pena (Author), Renata Cervantes (Author), Sara Gonçalves (Author), Elisabete Carolino (Author), Magdalena Twarużek (Author), Robert Kosicki (Author), Iwona Ałtyn (Author), Liliana Aranha Caetano (Author), Susana Viegas (Author), Carla Viegas (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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IntroductionIn "Do-It-Yourself" (DIY) stores, workers from the wood department are considered woodworkers. Given the health risks associated with woodworking, particularly from fungi and their metabolites, this study aims to assess microbial contamination and health risks for both workers...