Critical research needs to address occupational safety and health of nanomaterial workers

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• Personal Author:
  Geraci, Charles L. ; Hodson LL ; Hoover, Mark D. ; Kuempel, Eileen D. ; Murashov V ; Roth G ; Schulte, Paul A.
• Description:
  Conceptually, the initial phase of nanomaterial occupational safety and health research is now largely completed and the next phase targeting more refined research is starting. The pending question is what is the critical research that should be conducted to move the field forward and advance worker protection. Research is needed to further understand toxic effects of nanomaterials. There is also need for more exposure data, and for data on the prevalence of the use of controls to prevent worker exposures. One growing area that needs attention is determination of ENM exposure in additive manufacturing. Overall, for the nanomaterial workforce enough time has now passed to consider and implement more rigorous longitudinal epidemiological studies of various groups of workers. Additionally, special attention needs to be continued for investigation of hazard risk and control of exposure to high aspect ratio nanomaterials. Most importantly, there is need for continued refinement of strategies to group nanomaterials and develop categorical risk management guidance. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Environmental Exposure Occupational Health Risk Assessment Risk Factors Safety Toxicology Workplace
• Keywords:
  Author Keywords: Carbon Nanotubes Exposure Levels Hazards Health Effects Nanomaterials Nanotechnology Protective Measures Risk Factors Work Environment Worker Health Workers Worker Safety

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• ISSN:
  1592-7830
• Document Type:
  Text
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Ohio ; OSHA Region 5
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  EID - Education and Information Division ; OD - Office of the Director
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  151-154
• Volume:
  38
• Issue:
  3
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20049030
• Citation:
  G Ital Med Lav Ergon 2016 Jul-Sep; 38(3):151-154
• Contact Point Address:
  Paul Schulte, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1150 Tusculum Avenue, MS-C14, Cincinnati, OH 45226
• Email:
  PSchulte@cdc.gov
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2016
• NORA Priority Area:
  Manufacturing
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Source Full Name:
  Giornale Italiano di Medicina del Lavoro ed Ergonomia
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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