Occupational Exposure to Nanomaterials: Hazards, Toxicity and Safety Concerns Publisher



Nasirzadeh N¹ ; Shekaftik SO¹ Show Affiliations
Source: Nanomaterials in Industrial Chemistry Published:2024

Abstract

Increasing the production and usage of nanomaterials has increased the probability of exposure to these materials. Among the possible exposure scenarios (environmental, occupational, and domestic), workplaces where nanomaterials are produced, processed, used, and disposed of may pose certain health and safety challenges. Various field surveys have shown that workers who handle nanomaterials experience significant respiratory and dermal exposures. Exposure usually starts from the work environment, and then spreads to the exposed workers or employees. So far, many studies have pointed out the effects of nanomaterials on humans and the environment and have described them as harmful. On the other hand, some studies show that the toxicological behavior of nanomaterials is still less known, and this issue has raised concerns regarding these materials. This chapter discusses the health, safety and environmental hazards of nanomaterials, exposure scenarios, routes of human exposure to nanomaterials, their toxic effects, and current activities related to the reduction and control of exposure to these materials. © 2024 Muhammad Faheem, Allah Ditta and Jiangkun Du.