Insights into the potential effects of released engineered nanomaterials from polymer nanocomposites: environmental issues and future activities for risk assessment and management

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Aznar-Mollá ◽  
Carlos Fito-López ◽  
Jose Antonio Heredia Alvaro
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Polymer Nanocomposites ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Engineered Nanomaterials ◽  
Risk Assessment And Management

Current needs in environmental risk management

1997 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-129
Author(s):  
S E Hrudey
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
Environmental Risk ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
High Expectations ◽  
Public Expectations ◽  
Basic Understanding ◽  
Uncertainty Analyses ◽  
Risk Assessment And Management

Risk assessment and management have become central to many health and environmental issues in recent years. Despite high expectations for the applications of science to identify and manage risks, many of these issues remain controversial. Some of the foundations of risk assessment and management are explored and needs for improvement are identified. Inputs from models, data, and uncertainty analyses are reviewed and goals for risk assessment, management, and communication are considered. Ultimately a better understanding of the strengths and limitations of these processes, primarily by the specialists and decision makers, is a prerequisite to more effective involvement of affected stakeholders in risk management. Unless some better basic understanding is achieved, public expectations and demands for risk management are likely to remain unachievable.

scholarly journals An Exploratory Assessment of Applying Risk Management Practices to Engineered Nanomaterials

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (18) ◽  
pp. 3290 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivo Iavicoli ◽  
Veruscka Leso ◽  
Marco Piacci ◽  
Dante Luigi Cioffi ◽  
Irina Guseva Canu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Engineered Nanomaterials ◽  
Direct Access ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Management Measures ◽  
Preventive Actions ◽  
Risk Assessment And Management ◽  
And Training ◽  
Specific Health

The widespread industrial application of nanotechnology has increased the number of workers exposed to engineered nanomaterials (ENMs), but it is not clear to what extent prevention guidance is practiced. Our aim was to explore the extent that companies manufacturing and/or using ENMs apply risk assessment and management measures. Thirty-four companies were surveyed with an international 35-item questionnaire investigating company and workforce features, types of ENM handled, and risk evaluation and preventive measures adopted. Among participating companies, 62% had a maximum of 10 employees. Metal-based nanomaterials were most frequently identified (73%). Environmental monitoring was performed by 41% of the companies, while engineering exposure controls were approximately reported by 50%. Information and training programs were indicated by 85% of the sample, only 9% performed specific health surveillance for ENM workers. Personal protective equipment primarily included gloves (100%) and eye/face protection (94%). This small-scale assessment can contribute to the limited amount of published literature on the topic. Future investigations should include a greater number of companies to better represent ENM workplaces and a direct access to industrial settings to collect information on site. Finally, deeper attention should be paid to define standardized frameworks for ENM risk assessment that may guide nano-specific preventive actions.

Occupational Risk Assessment of Engineered Nanomaterials: Limits, Challenges and Opportunities

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veruscka Leso ◽  
Luca Fontana ◽  
Maria Mauriello ◽  
Ivo Iavicoli
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Occupational Risk ◽  
Engineered Nanomaterials ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities

Psychological, Structural, Social and Economic Determinants of Suicide Attempt: Risk Assessment and Decision Making Strategies

2021 ◽  
pp. 003022282110034
Author(s):  
Azam Farmani ◽  
Mojtaba Rahimianbougar ◽  
Yousef Mohammadi ◽  
Hossein Faramarzi ◽  
Siamak Khodarahimi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Suicide Attempt ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Psychological Services ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Economic Determinants ◽  
History Of ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
High Level ◽  
Risk Assessment And Management

The aim of this research was to conduct a risk assessment and management of psychological, structural, social and economic determinants (PSSED) in a suicide attempt. The sample consisted of 353 individuals who had a recorded history of suicidal attempt; and 20 professional individuals by purposive sampling method within a descriptive cross-sectional design. Worksheets for RAM and AHP were used for data collection in this study. The rate of suicide attempt was 7.21 per 100,000 population in this study. Analysis showed that depression and mental disorders; personality disorders; family problems; socio-cultural and economic problems; lack of awareness; and low level of education have a high level of risk for suicide attempts. Psychiatric and psychological services; awareness and knowledge of life skills; medical services to dysfunctional families; development of community-based planning for PSSED of suicide; and employment and entrepreneurship services may lower suicide attempt risk.

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