The HBM4EU chromates study - Outcomes and impacts on EU policies and occupational health practices
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Resumo: | Within the EU human biomonitoring initiative (HBM4EU), a targeted, multi-national study on occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) was performed. Cr(VI) is currently regulated in EU under REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) and under occupational safety and health (OSH) legislation. It has recently been subject to regulatory actions to improve its risk management in European workplaces. Analysis of the data obtained within the HBM4EU chromates study provides support both for the implementation of these regulatory actions and for national enforcement programs and may also contribute to the updating of occupational limit values (OELs) and biological limit values for Cr(VI). It also provides useful insights on the contribution of different risk management measures (RMMs) to further reduce the exposure to Cr(VI) and may support the evaluation of applications for authorisation under REACH. Findings on chrome platers’ additional per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure highlight the need to also pay attention to this substance group in the metals sector. A survey performed to evaluate the policy relevance of the HBM4EU chromates study findings supports the usefulness of the study results. According to the responses received from the survey, the HBM4EU chromates study was able to demonstrate the added value of the human biomonitoring (HBM) approach in assessment and management of occupational exposure to Cr(VI). For future occupational studies, we emphasise the need for engagement of policy makers and regulators throughout the whole research process to ensure awareness, relevance and uptake of the results in future policies. |
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The HBM4EU chromates study - Outcomes and impacts on EU policies and occupational health practicesHexavalent ChromiumHuman BiomonitoringBiomonitoringCarcinogensOccupational Exposure Limit ValuesMutagens and Reprotoxic Substances DirectiveEnvironmental GenotoxicityEuropeGenotoxicidade AmbientalWithin the EU human biomonitoring initiative (HBM4EU), a targeted, multi-national study on occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) was performed. Cr(VI) is currently regulated in EU under REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) and under occupational safety and health (OSH) legislation. It has recently been subject to regulatory actions to improve its risk management in European workplaces. Analysis of the data obtained within the HBM4EU chromates study provides support both for the implementation of these regulatory actions and for national enforcement programs and may also contribute to the updating of occupational limit values (OELs) and biological limit values for Cr(VI). It also provides useful insights on the contribution of different risk management measures (RMMs) to further reduce the exposure to Cr(VI) and may support the evaluation of applications for authorisation under REACH. Findings on chrome platers’ additional per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure highlight the need to also pay attention to this substance group in the metals sector. A survey performed to evaluate the policy relevance of the HBM4EU chromates study findings supports the usefulness of the study results. According to the responses received from the survey, the HBM4EU chromates study was able to demonstrate the added value of the human biomonitoring (HBM) approach in assessment and management of occupational exposure to Cr(VI). For future occupational studies, we emphasise the need for engagement of policy makers and regulators throughout the whole research process to ensure awareness, relevance and uptake of the results in future policies.Highlights: Potential policy impact of the HBM4EU chromates study is presented and discussed; Surveyed policy makers confirmed policy relevance of biomonitoring results; Study considered to support national enforcement and further lowering of OELs; Added value of HBM in the management of occupational exposure to Cr(VI) was demonstrated; Close co-operation with regulators to support policy uptake is emphasised.Funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement No 733032 and received co-funding from the author's organizations and/or Ministries.ElsevierRepositório Científico do Instituto Nacional de SaúdeSantonen, TiinaLouro, HenriquetaBocca, BeatriceBousoumah, RadiaDuca, Radu CorneliuFucic, AleksandraGalea, Karen S.Godderis, LodeGöen, ThomasIavicoli, IvoJanasik, BeataJones, KateLeese, ElizabethLeso, VerusckaNdaw, SophiePoels, KatrienPorras, Simo P.Ruggieri, FlaviaSilva, Maria JoãoVan Nieuwenhuyse, AnVerdonck, JelleWasowicz, WojciechTavares, AnaSepai, OvnairScheepers, Paul T.J.Viegas, Susana2023-03-03T13:54:06Z2022-12-172022-12-17T00:00:00Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.18/8544engInt J Hyg Environ Health. 2023 Mar;248:114099. doi: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2022.114099. Epub 2022 Dec 171438-463910.1016/j.ijheh.2022.114099info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2023-07-20T15:42:37Zoai:repositorio.insa.pt:10400.18/8544Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-19T18:43:11.063542Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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The HBM4EU chromates study - Outcomes and impacts on EU policies and occupational health practices |
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The HBM4EU chromates study - Outcomes and impacts on EU policies and occupational health practices |
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The HBM4EU chromates study - Outcomes and impacts on EU policies and occupational health practices Santonen, Tiina Hexavalent Chromium Human Biomonitoring Biomonitoring Carcinogens Occupational Exposure Limit Values Mutagens and Reprotoxic Substances Directive Environmental Genotoxicity Europe Genotoxicidade Ambiental |
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The HBM4EU chromates study - Outcomes and impacts on EU policies and occupational health practices |
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The HBM4EU chromates study - Outcomes and impacts on EU policies and occupational health practices |
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The HBM4EU chromates study - Outcomes and impacts on EU policies and occupational health practices |
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The HBM4EU chromates study - Outcomes and impacts on EU policies and occupational health practices |
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The HBM4EU chromates study - Outcomes and impacts on EU policies and occupational health practices |
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Santonen, Tiina |
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Santonen, Tiina Louro, Henriqueta Bocca, Beatrice Bousoumah, Radia Duca, Radu Corneliu Fucic, Aleksandra Galea, Karen S. Godderis, Lode Göen, Thomas Iavicoli, Ivo Janasik, Beata Jones, Kate Leese, Elizabeth Leso, Veruscka Ndaw, Sophie Poels, Katrien Porras, Simo P. Ruggieri, Flavia Silva, Maria João Van Nieuwenhuyse, An Verdonck, Jelle Wasowicz, Wojciech Tavares, Ana Sepai, Ovnair Scheepers, Paul T.J. Viegas, Susana |
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Louro, Henriqueta Bocca, Beatrice Bousoumah, Radia Duca, Radu Corneliu Fucic, Aleksandra Galea, Karen S. Godderis, Lode Göen, Thomas Iavicoli, Ivo Janasik, Beata Jones, Kate Leese, Elizabeth Leso, Veruscka Ndaw, Sophie Poels, Katrien Porras, Simo P. Ruggieri, Flavia Silva, Maria João Van Nieuwenhuyse, An Verdonck, Jelle Wasowicz, Wojciech Tavares, Ana Sepai, Ovnair Scheepers, Paul T.J. Viegas, Susana |
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Repositório Científico do Instituto Nacional de Saúde |
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Santonen, Tiina Louro, Henriqueta Bocca, Beatrice Bousoumah, Radia Duca, Radu Corneliu Fucic, Aleksandra Galea, Karen S. Godderis, Lode Göen, Thomas Iavicoli, Ivo Janasik, Beata Jones, Kate Leese, Elizabeth Leso, Veruscka Ndaw, Sophie Poels, Katrien Porras, Simo P. Ruggieri, Flavia Silva, Maria João Van Nieuwenhuyse, An Verdonck, Jelle Wasowicz, Wojciech Tavares, Ana Sepai, Ovnair Scheepers, Paul T.J. Viegas, Susana |
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Hexavalent Chromium Human Biomonitoring Biomonitoring Carcinogens Occupational Exposure Limit Values Mutagens and Reprotoxic Substances Directive Environmental Genotoxicity Europe Genotoxicidade Ambiental |
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Hexavalent Chromium Human Biomonitoring Biomonitoring Carcinogens Occupational Exposure Limit Values Mutagens and Reprotoxic Substances Directive Environmental Genotoxicity Europe Genotoxicidade Ambiental |
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Within the EU human biomonitoring initiative (HBM4EU), a targeted, multi-national study on occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) was performed. Cr(VI) is currently regulated in EU under REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) and under occupational safety and health (OSH) legislation. It has recently been subject to regulatory actions to improve its risk management in European workplaces. Analysis of the data obtained within the HBM4EU chromates study provides support both for the implementation of these regulatory actions and for national enforcement programs and may also contribute to the updating of occupational limit values (OELs) and biological limit values for Cr(VI). It also provides useful insights on the contribution of different risk management measures (RMMs) to further reduce the exposure to Cr(VI) and may support the evaluation of applications for authorisation under REACH. Findings on chrome platers’ additional per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure highlight the need to also pay attention to this substance group in the metals sector. A survey performed to evaluate the policy relevance of the HBM4EU chromates study findings supports the usefulness of the study results. According to the responses received from the survey, the HBM4EU chromates study was able to demonstrate the added value of the human biomonitoring (HBM) approach in assessment and management of occupational exposure to Cr(VI). For future occupational studies, we emphasise the need for engagement of policy makers and regulators throughout the whole research process to ensure awareness, relevance and uptake of the results in future policies. |
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Int J Hyg Environ Health. 2023 Mar;248:114099. doi: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2022.114099. Epub 2022 Dec 17 1438-4639 10.1016/j.ijheh.2022.114099 |
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