Workplace
Nanomaterials possess various new properties and their industrial use creates new opportunities, but they also present new risks and uncertainties. Growing production and use of nanomaterials result in an increasing number of workers and consumers exposed to nanomaterials. This leads to a greater need for information on possible health and environmental effects of nanomaterials.
Author: European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
Publishing Date: 03.06.2009
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090325-FINAL-Working exposure to nanoparticles.pdf
Studies published up to November 2008 have been considered in the report.