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Use of natural gas or propane in commercial kitchens exposes workers to air pollution and dangerous heat

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A joint study by PSE Healthy Energy, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, and NYU Grossman School of Medicine found that restaurant workers using gas or propane in commercial kitchens face air pollution and dangerous heat exceeding health guidelines. The research involved chef Christopher Galarza and focused on the specific risks of these appliances in commercial settings.

Key points

• Researchers from PSE Healthy Energy, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, and NYU Grossman School of Medicine collaborated to investigate the health risks of gas and propane appliances in commercial kitchens.
• The study identified that workers exposed to these appliances face air pollution and dangerous heat levels that surpass health-based guidelines.

Context and limitations

The evidence covers only restaurant workers in commercial kitchens using gas and propane appliances. The study is a preprint and does not include long-term follow-up data or specific health outcomes beyond the immediate exposure assessment.

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