A wearable device for controlling gaseous pollutants is described, comprising: a. a shell container, said container comprising b. a gaseous and vapours pollutant sensor; c. a light and vibration signal generator; characterised in that said sensor b) is operatively connected to said generator c) and said generator c) generates said light and/or vibration signal on the basis of the signal generated by said sensor b). A method for using said device is also described. The device and method can be used for controlling gaseous and vapours pollutants, in particular VOCs, in environments exposed to said pollutants, in particular painting plants.
