The recent literature describing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in air, water, soil
and sediment, waste sludge, biomonitoring, toxicity, are reviewed. Aspects of sampling …

Firefighters are exposed to both known and suspected carcinogens. This study aims to
systematically review the literature on the association of firefighting occupation and cancer …

Cancer incidence appears to be higher amongst firefighters compared to the general
population. Given that many cancers have an environmental component, their occupational …

Firefighters' skin may be exposed to chemicals via permeation/penetration of combustion
byproducts through or around personal protective equipment (PPE) or from the cross …

Fires involving electric vehicles have attracted considerable attention in the media. In
particular, the toxic gases released upon combustion of electric vehicles and lithium-ion …

Occupational exposures to combustion emissions were examined in Ottawa Fire Service
(OFS) firefighters. Paired urine and dermal wipe samples (ie, pre-and post-event) as well as …

Epidemiological studies suggested that ambient fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) exposure
was associated with cardiovascular disease. However, the underlying mechanism …

This study examined occupational exposures of Ottawa firefighters to combustion by-
products and selected metals. We measured exposures to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons …

To better understand the absorption of combustion byproducts during firefighting, we
performed biological monitoring (breath and urine) on firefighters who responded to …

Introduction Firefighting is one of the most hazardous occupations due to exposure to per-
and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Such …