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Occupational Health & Safety (Expert Forum)
industrial deep fryer fumes, health risks
Answered by
Philip Parks, MD - Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, Travel Medicine, Environmental Health
Lifespan Occupational Health Services
Providence - RI
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industrial deep fryer fumes, health risks
by nora260, Feb 05, 2008 07:55PM
Hi,
I could not find the informationon health risks of exposure to industrial deep fryers. Can you direct me to the source or tell if information exist at all on this subject (apart from fire risks)?
Thank you,
N
I could not find the informationon health risks of exposure to industrial deep fryers. Can you direct me to the source or tell if information exist at all on this subject (apart from fire risks)?
Thank you,
N
Doctor's Answer
by Philip Parks, MD, Feb 07, 2008 10:50AM
, Feb 07, 2008 10:50AM
To: nora260
Dear Nora,
As you mention in your posting, the most obvious concerns with regard to health and safety related to the use of deep fryers are focused on burns and fires.
Can you describe the reason for your concern and what types of symptoms that you may be experiencing?
There has been increasing concern regarding fumes that may be released from teflon (or non-stick surfaces) at very high temperatures.
I hope this is helpful to you.
~*~ Dr. Parks
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
As you mention in your posting, the most obvious concerns with regard to health and safety related to the use of deep fryers are focused on burns and fires.
Can you describe the reason for your concern and what types of symptoms that you may be experiencing?
There has been increasing concern regarding fumes that may be released from teflon (or non-stick surfaces) at very high temperatures.
I hope this is helpful to you.
~*~ Dr. Parks
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
