Dioxin Exposure from Work-Related Activities

Following concern raised by DEFRA about the potential for occupational exposure to polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and polychlorinated dibenzo furans ("dioxins"), Lancaster University were asked by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to undertake a sampling and analysis campaign of industrial indoor air.

This report covers the findings of a second study and includes static air monitoring and personal air sampling using portable equipment.