Occupational exposure: current state, challenges, and future research

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• Personal Author:
  Geraci, Charles L.
• Description:
  The introduction of engineered nanomaterials into commercial material applications continues at a rapid pace, despite the overall evolution of the technology now having moved from the initial "excitement stage" to a phase driven by more realistic market forces. High-volume manufacture and formulation of "first-generation" nanomaterials, such as nanoscale titania and ceria, continues globally. Refinement and improvement of manufacturing processes for more sophisticated and promise-filled nanomaterials, such as carbon nanotubes and graphene, are being reported almost daily. All of these indicators point to increasing volumes of engineered nanomaterials being manufactured and an even greater number of product applications for these materials. The petrochemical industry, for instance, will be using increasing quantities of nanoscale catalysts. One of the natural outcomes of this continued rise in volumes and product applications is concern for human health and environmental damage. Whether in a research laboratory, a manufacturing facility, as part of a commercial task, or in the reuse or recycling of these materials, there are workers involved. At nearly every step along the life cycle of an engineered nanomaterial and the products that contain them, there is potential for workers to be exposed. Evaluating worker exposure, characterizing potential risks, and implementing effective controls to eliminate or minimize risk are all critical to ensuring responsible development of the technology because workers represent the first opportunity for human exposure to any new technology or the materials it produces. Often, the materials may not be completely characterized and their potential hazards not fully understood. In many ways, creating an effective worker health and safety program for a new technology or material is the first step in building a legacy of success for responsible development, sustainability, and stewardship. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Hazardous Substances Occupational Health Risk Assessment Safety Titanium
• Keywords:
  Carbon Nanotubes Catalysts Exposure Assessment Graphene Health Hazards Industrial Engineering Industrial Processes Medical Research Nanomaterials Nanoscale Nanotechnology Oxides Risk Management Safety Research Titanium Dioxide Toxic Materials

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• Publisher:
  National Nanotechnology Coordination Office
• Document Type:
  Text
• Genre:
  Proceedings
• Place as Subject:
  Ohio ; OSHA Region 3 ; OSHA Region 5 ; Virginia
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  EID - Education and Information Division
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  5-7
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20047919
• Citation:
  Quantifying Exposure to Engineered Nanomaterials (QEEN) from Manufactured Products: Addressing Environmental, Health, and Safety Implications, Workshop Proceedings, July 7-8, 2015, Arlington, Virginia. Arlington, VA: National Nanotechnology Coordination Office, 2016 Mar; :5-7
• CAS Registry Number:
  Carbon nanotubes (CAS RN 308068-56-6) ; Ceria (CAS RN 1306-38-3) ; Graphene (CAS RN 1034343-98-0) ; Titania (CAS RN 13463-67-7)
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2016
• NORA Priority Area:
  Manufacturing
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Source Full Name:
  Quantifying Exposure to Engineered Nanomaterials (QEEN) from Manufactured Products Addressing Environmental, Health, and Safety Implications, Workshop Proceedings, July 7-8, 2015, Arlington, Virginia
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/202857/cdc_202857_DS1.pdf
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