Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Types of Toxins

Types of Toxins

Humans continually engage with an environment rich in potentially harmful chemicals. These are introduced to our bodies through inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact. These chemicals exist in various forms, such as air and environmental pollutants, agricultural chemicals, organic solvents, and heavy metals.
Air pollutants, primarily gases, pose significant threats to respiratory health, leading to conditions like hypoxia, lung cancer, and in extreme cases, death.
Environmental pollutants like...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

AFM Force Volume for Extracellular Vesicle Detection and Membrane Blebbing Analysis Through Mechanical Signature Mapping.

Journal of molecular recognition : JMR·2026

Same author

High body mass index and night shift work are associated with COVID-19 in health care workers.

Journal of endocrinological investigation·2020

Same author

Lipid composition modulates ATP hydrolysis and calcium phosphate mineral propagation by TNAP-harboring proteoliposomes.

Archives of biochemistry and biophysics·2020

Same author

Monthly fluctuations in 25-hydroxy-vitamin D levels in day and rotating night shift hospital workers.

Journal of endocrinological investigation·2020

Same author

Pulmonary functionality among workers of a Central Italy waste-to-energy plant: a retrospective study.

Journal of occupational medicine and toxicology (London, England)·2019

Same author

Is there a relationship between stature and age of onset of type 2 Diabetes?

Diabetes & metabolic syndrome·2019

Same journal

Incidence of long-term sickness absence in Japan following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Occupational medicine (Oxford, England)·2026

Same journal

The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale.

Occupational medicine (Oxford, England)·2026

Same journal

The Occupational Depression Inventory.

Occupational medicine (Oxford, England)·2026

Same journal

Early support in occupational health care reduced work disability risk.

Occupational medicine (Oxford, England)·2026

Same journal

Correction to: Occupational health literacy and affecting factors on healthcare workers.

Occupational medicine (Oxford, England)·2026

Same journal

Trauma exposure and clinical presentation of UK veterans seeking specialist veteran mental health care.

Occupational medicine (Oxford, England)·2026

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 27, 2026

Whole-Body Nanoparticle Aerosol Inhalation Exposures

Whole-Body Nanoparticle Aerosol Inhalation Exposures

Published on: May 7, 2013

Engineered nanoparticles at the workplace: current knowledge about workers' risk.

A Pietroiusti¹, A Magrini²

¹Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy. pietroiu@uniroma2.it.

Occupational Medicine (Oxford, England)

|July 10, 2014

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) offer industrial benefits but pose risks to workers. A precautionary approach is advised until occupational exposure limits (OELs) are established.

Keywords:

Engineered nanoparticles health effects metrics occupational exposure limit workplace exposure.

More Related Videos

A System to Create Stable Nanoparticle Aerosols from Nanopowders

A System to Create Stable Nanoparticle Aerosols from Nanopowders

Published on: July 26, 2016

Experimental Protocol to Investigate Particle Aerosolization of a Product Under Abrasion and Under Environmental Weathering

Experimental Protocol to Investigate Particle Aerosolization of a Product Under Abrasion and Under Environmental Weathering

Published on: September 16, 2016

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 27, 2026

Whole-Body Nanoparticle Aerosol Inhalation Exposures

Whole-Body Nanoparticle Aerosol Inhalation Exposures

Published on: May 7, 2013

A System to Create Stable Nanoparticle Aerosols from Nanopowders

A System to Create Stable Nanoparticle Aerosols from Nanopowders

Published on: July 26, 2016

Experimental Protocol to Investigate Particle Aerosolization of a Product Under Abrasion and Under Environmental Weathering

Experimental Protocol to Investigate Particle Aerosolization of a Product Under Abrasion and Under Environmental Weathering

Published on: September 16, 2016

Area of Science:

Nanotechnology
Occupational Health
Risk Assessment

Background:

Engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) possess unique properties beneficial for industry and medicine.
Concerns exist regarding potential adverse health effects of ENPs on humans, particularly exposed workers.

Purpose of the Study:

To conduct a comprehensive review of the current state of knowledge regarding nanoparticle exposure in the workplace.
To evaluate the existing evidence on occupational risks associated with engineered nanoparticles.

Main Methods:

Systematic literature search of PubMed and major medical databases up to 2013.
Inclusion of grey literature from regulatory agencies and governmental/non-governmental organizations.

Main Results:

Significant knowledge and technical gaps hinder reliable risk assessment for ENPs in occupational settings.
Substantial evidence suggests potential workplace release of ENPs, with exposure levels possibly exceeding proposed occupational exposure limits (OELs).
Standard engineering controls and personal protective equipment appear effective in mitigating risks.

Conclusions:

A precautionary principle is recommended for managing workplace exposure to ENPs.
Health-based OELs for ENPs are needed from official regulatory bodies to guide safe practices.