Abstract
There is a growing body of literature examining potential hazards of engineered nanomaterials. This session will take stock of some of that literature and in particular, consider High Aspect Ratio Nanomaterials (HARNs) and more specifically carbon nanotubes. The first part of the session will address the oxidative/stress effects of various metallic nanoparticles. This will be followed by a discussion of a Horizon 2020 project known as BIORIMA. BIORIMA is a multinational collaboration to assess hazards of nano biomaterials and develop appropriate risk management tools. The remaining presentations will focus on a range of issues related to HARNs. These include assessing the similarities between carbon nanotubes (CNT) and asbestos, the identification of molecular initiating events of CNT in biological systems, the role of fibre rigidity in toxicity, mechanisms of CNT-induced inflammation, dustiness as a risk group strategy, the state of knowledge on occupational exposures, and risk management. Clearly there are many types of CNT in commerce and it is difficult to characterise the hazard with a single description. These sessions will help to identify the many factors that need to be considered.
Highlights
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are the most common work-related health issue among construction workers
The development of social marketing campaign materials are based on effective Manual Materials Handling (MMH) strategies that have been adopted by proactive contractors
The aim of this study is to examine the prevalence of work related musculoskeletal symptoms and disability in manual handling construction workers active in the construction of new buildings for a city hospital in Ankara
Summary
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are the most common work-related health issue among construction workers. The main causes of MSD in construction workers are heavy lifting, repetitive movements and poor ergonomic working postures. There are no studies in Turkey assessing work-related MSD prevalence in the construction sectorand related disability in work and daily life. The aim of this study is to examine the prevalence of work related musculoskeletal symptoms and disability in manual handling construction workers active in the construction of new buildings for a city hospital in Ankara. Methods Three groups of workers were examined and compared with comparable control groups. Methods The presentation will discuss asbestos related carcinogenicity and evaluate the differences and similarities to the current understanding of CNT related carcinogenesis. In addition to discussing published literature some unpublished results will be presented
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