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This study aimed to characterize seasonal microbial contamination, antifungal resistance, mycotoxins, cytotoxicity, and particulate matter in Portuguese carpentries, to reduce exposure and promote safe working conditions.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>Conducted in six carpentries in Lisbon, Portugal, the sampling strategy encompassed active and passive sampling methods to assess microbial contamination. A Handheld Particle Counter HH3016-IAQ was used to monitor particulate matter size, temperature, and humidity.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The highest fungal load was in the cold season, with <jats:italic>Aspergillus<\/jats:italic> sp. being the predominant species, and the highest bacterial load in the warm season. Reduced susceptibility to azoles was observed in both seasons, with greater species diversity in the cold season. In the warm season, <jats:italic>Nidulantes<\/jats:italic> and <jats:italic>Fumigati<\/jats:italic> sections of <jats:italic>Aspergillus<\/jats:italic> were detected by RT-PCR, with <jats:italic>Fumigati<\/jats:italic> being the most prevalent; in the cold season, only <jats:italic>Nidulantes<\/jats:italic> was detected. Mycotoxins, mainly fumonisins, were more prevalent in the warm season; in the cold season, griseofulvin was the most prevalent mycotoxin. Cytotoxicity was more prevalent in A549 cells than in SK cells. Settled dust caused greater cytotoxicity in SK cells, and filters from the vacuumed dust in A549 cells. 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