The results of a study to evaluate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the blood serum of Airservices Australia’s current and former staff
We present here the findings of our research with 799 Airservices Australia current and ex-staff.
The aims of the study were to:
- To measure the participants’ PFAS blood concentration levels and understand how these levels were linked to ‘work history’.
- To determine how PFAS blood levels change over time and compare these levels and changes to those in the general population.
- To determine whether the PFAS blood levels were associated with any changes in other biochemical measures of health such as cholesterol, liver and kidney tests.
- To provide advice to Airservices on how best to assess and minimise exposure to PFASs.
The research team thank all participants for taking part in the study.
Below are links to the summary of the results and a list of frequently asked questions. Participants are welcome to contact the research team if they would like a copy of the full report sent to them by clicking on the ‘Enquiries or Questions’ button below.
If you have any questions that are not covered in the FAQs, please click on the button below to send your question to the research team.
Learn more about PFASs from the current research and literature.
PFAS Australian Information Portal
Australian Department of Health - Information about PFASs
Australia - Expert Health Panel for PFAS: Summary
National Program of Research into the Human Health Effects of Prolonged Exposure to PFAS