Profiling physiological responses and respirator fit of public health workers: Pre and post mosquito control activity

• Main Authors: Mohd Shahrom, Amalia Sakina, Yusof, Muhammad Zubir, Mohd Rus, Razman, Ab Rahman, Jamalludin, Che Azemin, Mohd Zulfaezal, Taib, Ibrahim Adham
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/98328/1/98328_Profiling%20physiological%20responses.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/98328/

Introduction: Respirators play an important role in protecting public health workers from inhaling hazardous substances during pesticide spraying. The fit of the respirator to the face determines how well it works. However, spraying activity conducted while wearing a respirator in a hot climate may...