Commercial kitchen staff exposed to high levels of air pollution, study finds
A new study indicates that commercial kitchen staff and diners are exposed to high levels of nitrogen dioxide when gas-fired appliances are used. Researchers found that pollution levels in many kitchens exceeded World Health Organization guidelines, even when meeting local legal standards.
Why it matters
This highlights potential public health risks associated with indoor air quality in the hospitality industry and may influence future regulations on commercial kitchen ventilation and energy sources.
Air pollution from gas-fired appliances did not stay in the kitchen and diners can be exposed to elevated levels of nitrogen dioxide, researchers said. Air pollution from gas-fired appliances did not stay in the kitchen and diners can be exposed to elevated levels of nitrogen dioxide, researchers said. Pollutionwatch Air pollution Commercial kitchen staff exposed to high levels of air pollution, study finds US research says nitrogen dioxide in restaurants that cook with gas can exceed WHO limits, which also affects diners
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