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Engineered nanomaterials: learning from the past, planning for the future.
Timothy Kreider1, William Halperin
1New Jersey Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ, USA.
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
|June 10, 2011
Summary
Protecting worker health from engineered nanomaterials requires coordinated efforts. Progress has been made, but proactive collaboration is key for future success in addressing occupational health risks.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Nanotoxicology
- Risk Assessment
Background:
- The rapid increase in engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) presents challenges for worker safety.
- Uncertainty exists among government, industry, and labor regarding ENM health protection strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the Nanomaterials and Worker Health conference.
- To examine historical occupational health challenges for insights.
- To identify pathways for protecting workers from ENMs.
Main Methods:
- Synopsis of the Nanomaterials and Worker Health conference proceedings.
- Analysis of analogous occupational health issues from the past.
Main Results:
- Advancements have been achieved in identifying and managing the occupational risks posed by ENMs.
- Continued progress is contingent upon a unified and collaborative approach.
Conclusions:
- The Nanomaterials and Worker Health conference established a foundation for collaborative action.
- Proactive and preemptive strategies are essential for managing ENM occupational health effects.
