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Managing Nanomaterials in the Workplace by Using the Control Banding Approach

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  • Delfina Ramos

    (ISEP—School of Engineering, Polytechnic of Porto, 4249-015 Porto, Portugal
    Associate Laboratory for Energy, Transports and Aerospace (LAETA-INEGI), Rua Dr. Roberto Frias 400, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
    Algoritmi Research Centre/LASI, School of Engineering, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal)

  • Luis Almeida

    (Department of Textile Engineering, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal)

Abstract

Nanomaterials offer new technical and commercial opportunities. However, they may also pose risks to consumers and the environment and raise concerns about occupational health and safety. An overview of the standardization in the area of nanomaterials is presented. Focus is given to the standard ISO/TS 12901-2:2014, which describes the use of a control banding approach for controlling the risks associated with occupational exposures to nano-objects and their aggregates and agglomerates greater than 100 nm. The article also presents a case study on a textile finishing company that implements two chemical finishes containing nanomaterials. A risk analysis was conducted to assess the hazards associated with workers handling nanomaterials. Control banding was applied, and measures such as appropriate ventilation and use of protective equipment are proposed to mitigate risks. In some cases, additional measures, such as a closed booth and smoke extractor, are required. The safety data sheets are a primary source of information on how to handle and care for products containing nanomaterials, but the information provided is still limited in terms of the specific hazards and risks posed by nanomaterials.

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  • Delfina Ramos & Luis Almeida, 2023. "Managing Nanomaterials in the Workplace by Using the Control Banding Approach," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(11), pages 1-10, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:11:p:6011-:d:1160411
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    1. Delfina Ramos & Teresa Cotrim & Pedro Arezes & João Baptista & Matilde Rodrigues & João Leitão, 2022. "Frontiers in Occupational Health and Safety Management," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(17), pages 1-5, August.
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