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Alternative Title:
J Occup Environ Med
Publisher's site:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0b013e31821b1e45
Personal Author:
Trout, Douglas B.;
Description:
Objective As potential occupational exposure to nanomaterials becomes more prevalent, it is important that the principles of medical surveillance be considered for workers in the nanotechnology industry. Methods The principles of medical surveillance are reviewed to further the discussion of occupational health surveillance for workers exposed to nanomaterials. Results Because of the rapid evolution of nanotechnology, information may not be available to make a well-informed determination of all factors needed to evaluate risk of health effects from occupational exposure to nanomaterials. Conclusion Every workplace dealing with engineered nanomaterials should conduct hazard and exposure assessments as part of an overall surveillance needs assessment for nanotechnology workers. In workplaces where risk is felt to be present, or at least cannot be ruled out, initiation of medical surveillance is prudent to protect workers’ health.
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Humans
Nanostructures
Occupational Diseases
Occupational Exposure
Population Surveillance
Safety Management

Source:
J Occup Environ Med. 53(6 0):S22-S24.;
Pubmed ID:
21606848
Pubmed Central ID:
PMC4576833
Document Type:
Journal Article;
Funding:
DYT1/Intramural CDC HHS/United States;
Collection(s):
CDC Public Access
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urn:sha256:2363b35b217fd7bd180221278782db8f9c850bc6544292caa570c639d88a6703
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