title: [Risk to employees in garbage collection and transport from pathogen exposure].
abstract: In a current study funded by the Federal Institute of Occupational Safety and Hygiene the microbial exposure during waste collection and the health of waste collectors are being examined. The investigation of the exposure is carried out in standard experiments and in field studies. It should give information about the extent of emissions of bacteria and fungi spores und confounding factors. Medical examinations of waste collectors will show if there are special health risks attributable to waste collection.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Becker
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Mathys
authors.forename: H D
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Neumann
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Allmers
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Balfanz
mesh_terms: D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000635:transmission*; D005735:Garbage; D006801:Humans; D009181:Mycoses / Q000635:transmission*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000382:microbiology*; D012037:Refuse Disposal; D012307:Risk Factors; D013170:Spores