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Every day, firefighters face an array of risk factors, including exposure to the chemicals usually produced by combustion products during fires, and to biological and physical agents. They also face organisational constraints, such as irregular working hours, and psychosocial hazards, such as exposure to violence. ANSES has examined the health risks associated with the activities of firefighters and reviewed the preventive measures. The Agency is underlining the benefits of centralising health monitoring data. It is also recommending continued medical follow-up for firefighters who have retired from the job, in order to improve knowledge of their health and exposure, as well as to identify the activities with the highest levels of risk. Lastly, it is emphasising the need to take better account of the chronic risks faced by firefighters following exposure during and after firefighting operations.

Bisphenol B has endocrine properties similar to those of bisphenol A. This is the conclusion of the ANSES experts whose work is published today in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives . This article reports the results of an assessment of the endocrine-disrupting properties of bisphenol B (BPB) conducted in September 2018 as part of the French National Endocrine Disruptor Strategy (SNPE 1).

On 17 October 2019, ANSES and ADEME are organising a day of scientific meetings devoted to the topic of air quality. This is a major public health issue, whether it concerns indoor or outdoor air. In order to preserve and improve air quality, we need to characterise the sources of contaminants in air and the associated exposure, and gain a better understanding of their health effects. This symposium will provide a broad overview of the recent scientific advances in this field and offer examples of practical solutions for tackling the issue of air quality.