TY  - JOUR
T1  - A Study on Chemicals Used in Hospitals and their Effects
AU - Saka, Ahmet 
JO  - Research Journal of Applied Sciences
VL  - 19
IS  - 1
SP  - 14
EP  - 18
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1815-932x
DO  - makrjas.2025.14.18
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=makrjas.2025.14.18
KW  - Hospital chemicals
KW  - occupational exposure
KW  - health risk
KW  - toxicity
KW  - occupational health and safety
AB  - Hospitals are not only institutions where healthcare services are provided,
but also professional working environments where numerous chemical
substances are used intensively and systematically. These chemicals are
indispensable elements for the effective and safe provision of essential
healthcare services such as cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation,
diagnosis and treatment. Various chemical compounds, such as
antiseptics, disinfectants, sterilisation agents, laboratory reagents,
medicines, and medical imaging agents, are used daily to ensure the
continuity of hospital functions. However, failure to take the necessary
precautions when using these chemicals, and lack of sufficient information
and awareness, can lead to serious acute and chronic health problems for
healthcare workers, patients and visitors. Effects that may develop due to
chemicals include respiratory tract disorders, skin irritation, eye damage,
allergic reactions and, in the long term, carcinogenic effects. Furthermore,
failure to properly dispose of these substances in environmental waste
management processes can cause water, soil and air pollution,
leading to irreparable damage to the ecosystem. In this context, it is
crucial to evaluate these chemicals not only in terms of their functional
aspects but also in terms of their potential effects on human health and
the environment. The primary objective of this study is to scientifically
examine the chemical substances commonly used in hospital
environments, their areas of application, their potential effects on human
health, and their environmental dimensions. Furthermore, the
objectives of the study include developing a chemical safety culture,
reducing exposure risks for healthcare personnel, and contributing to
the implementation of sustainable environmental policies.
ER  -