White paper: How to effectively protect against the dangers of airborne pollutants in podiatry practices

Indoor air quality in podiatry practices is an often-overlooked issue, yet it can have serious health implications for practitioners and their patients. Podiatrists are routinely exposed to a variety of pollutants, including fine particles and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released during the daily use of chemical products, such as adhesives, and from sanding nails and orthotic insoles.

This white paper explores effective strategies for minimising these airborne risks and ensuring a healthier environment within podiatry practices.

A study conducted by Clémence Gautier, a resident in occupational medicine at Rouen University Hospital, highlights these specific occupational risks and reveals that 78% of surveyed podiatrists work in environments they consider dusty. This indoor air pollution can cause short-term symptoms and also have long-term health consequences, such as chronic respiratory issues (asthma, allergies, etc.) or even cancers.

Through this practical and comprehensive guide, NatéoSanté provides the tools and concrete actions needed to significantly improve indoor air quality in podiatry practices.

The objectives: to protect staff health and enhance the environment for patients.

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NatéoSanté explains the actions needed to improve indoor air quality (IAQ) in podiatry practices.

Key points of the practical guide

Understanding occupational risks related to air quality

NatéoSanté will provide you with statistical information on air quality in podiatry practices. You will also learn about the main sources of pollution within practices and their origins.

A focus on the effects of pollutants on the health of podiatrists

The effects of continuous exposure to these pollutants can be immediate or may develop over the long term.

Best practices and preventive solutions to implement

You will learn about all the benefits of a professional air purifier, which is particularly suitable for podiatrists. These will be illustrated through a case study in a practice in Gironde (France).

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