Table 5.
The hazard quotient (HQ) for benzene, toluene and xylenes; indicating the potential hazard risk to employees on exposure to compounds. An HQ >1 is considered an adverse non-carcinogenic effect of concern. HQ levels ≥1 are in bold for individual participants.
| Participant ID | Hazard Quotient | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | Toluene | Xylenes | |
| FBA1 | 0.717 | 1.588 | 0.046 |
| FBA2 | 1.433 | 3.176 | 0.092 |
| FBA3 | 4.731 | 10.480 | 0.305 |
| FBA4 | 5.304 | 11.751 | 0.342 |
| AM1 | 0.170 | 0.452 | 0.012 |
| AM2 | 0.170 | 0.452 | 0.012 |
| AM3 | 0.339 | 0.904 | 0.024 |
| AM4 | 0.339 | 0.904 | 0.024 |
| AM5 | 0.339 | 0.904 | 0.024 |
| AM6 | 0.509 | 1.356 | 0.036 |
| AM7 | 0.678 | 1.808 | 0.048 |
| AM8 | 0.848 | 2.260 | 0.060 |
| AM9 | 1.424 | 3.559 | 0.115 |
| AM10 | 1.610 | 3.848 | 0.124 |
| AM11 | 1.695 | 4.521 | 0.120 |
| AM12 | 1.865 | 4.973 | 0.132 |
| AM13 | 2.712 | 7.233 | 0.192 |
| AM14 | 2.712 | 7.233 | 0.192 |
| AM15 | 4.746 | 12.659 | 0.335 |
| AM16 | 7.261 | 15.778 | 0.509 |