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Toxicological and environmental health effects on workers handling paints and coatings
Premavathy N, Muruganandham, Lavanya R , Senthilkumar G P and Nazreen B
Year : 2025 | Pages: 288-292
Received on: 22/09/2025
Revised on: 26/10/2025
Accepted on: 11/11/2025
Published on: 25/11/2025
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Premavathy N, Muruganandham, Lavanya R , Senthilkumar G P and Nazreen B ( 2025).
Toxicological and environmental health effects on workers handling paints and coatings
. International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences, 10( 6), 288-292.
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Abstract
Workers employed in paint and coating industries are frequently exposed to a complex mixture of hazardous chemicals, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs), heavy metals, solvents, pigments, and reactive additives. These substances are known to exert a wide range of toxicological effects, such as respiratory irritation, neurotoxicity, dermatological reactions, oxidative stress, reproductive abnormalities, and long-term organ damage. In addition to their adverse health implications, emissions from paint and coating processes contribute significantly to environmental contamination, affecting indoor air quality and posing broader ecological risks. This review analyzes the toxicological pathways, occupational exposure routes, and environmental health consequences associated with the production, handling, and application of paints and coatings. It also highlights associated risk factors, emerging scientific evidence, and the importance of engineering controls, continuous monitoring, and adherence to safety protocols for mitigating workplace hazards. The findings emphasize the urgent need for improved occupational safety practices and sustainable alternatives to ensure the wellbeing of workers and the surrounding environment.
Keywords
Paints, Coatings, Occupational Exposure, Toxicological Effects, Organic Solvents.
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