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Revista de la Asociación Española de Especialistas en Medicina del Trabajo
On-line version ISSN 3020-1160Print version ISSN 1132-6255
Abstract
RODRIGUEZ ROCHA, Jezabel et al. Identification of biomarkers during health surveillance in professionals exposed to xylene and methanol. Systematic review. Rev Asoc Esp Espec Med Trab [online]. 2023, vol.32, n.4, pp.355-373. Epub Jan 15, 2024. ISSN 3020-1160.
Introduction:
The use of xylene and methanol is common for processing gynecological samples in Pathology Anatomy laboratories. It is necessary to assess the exposure in the exposed personnel.
Material and Method:
A literature search was conducted in medical databases: MEDLINE, IBECS, LILACS, REDALYC, RED SCIELO, COCHRANE LIBRARY, and SCOPUS.
Results:
64 articles that met the inclusion criteria were found, and 16 were selected for the study. Occupational exposure to xylene and methanol can have a negative impact on the lungs, hearing, visual and neurological functions. There are biomarkers associated with these exposures.
Discussion:
The findings justify conducting periodic measurements in the workplace to monitor environmental conditions, incorporating specific tests into health surveillance to detect conditions, as well as performing biological analyses to detect the presence of chemical contaminants or their biological markers.
Keywords : Xylenes; Methanol; Biomarkers; Occupational exposure; Occupational health.
