Attempts to reduce exposure to fungi, β-glucan, bacteria, endotoxin and dust in vegetable greenhouses and a packaging unit
Science of The Total Environment
In: Science of The Total Environment, vol. 468-469, pp. 1112 - 1121, 2014, ISSN: 0048-9697.
Editorial summary
The study assesses tasks and work practices that influence greenhouse workers' exposure to fungi, bacteria, endotoxin and dust. A Chematec Particle-FLEC was used directly to release and measure particles from plant surfaces under controlled airflow.
Original editorial summary (non-verbatim), based on the publisher abstract and accessible methods excerpt.
FLEC use
Direct FLEC measurements
The methods explicitly identify a Chematec P-FLEC (Particle-Field and Laboratory Emission Cell) used to measure particle emissions from surfaces.