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The HBM4EU chromates study - Outcomes and impacts on EU policies and occupational health practices

2022-12-17Journal article Open access
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dc.contributor.authorSantonen, Tiina
dc.contributor.authorLouro, Henriqueta
dc.contributor.authorBocca, Beatrice
dc.contributor.authorBousoumah, Radia
dc.contributor.authorDuca, Radu Corneliu
dc.contributor.authorFucic, Aleksandra
dc.contributor.authorGalea, Karen S.
dc.contributor.authorGodderis, Lode
dc.contributor.authorGöen, Thomas
dc.contributor.authorIavicoli, Ivo
dc.contributor.authorJanasik, Beata
dc.contributor.authorJones, Kate
dc.contributor.authorLeese, Elizabeth
dc.contributor.authorLeso, Veruscka
dc.contributor.authorNdaw, Sophie
dc.contributor.authorPoels, Katrien
dc.contributor.authorPorras, Simo P.
dc.contributor.authorRuggieri, Flavia
dc.contributor.authorSilva, Maria João
dc.contributor.authorVan Nieuwenhuyse, An
dc.contributor.authorVerdonck, Jelle
dc.contributor.authorWasowicz, Wojciech
dc.contributor.authorTavares, Ana
dc.contributor.authorSepai, Ovnair
dc.contributor.authorScheepers, Paul T.J.
dc.contributor.authorViegas, Susana
dc.date.accessioned2023-03-03T13:54:06Z
dc.date.available2023-03-03T13:54:06Z
dc.date.issued2022-12-17
dc.description.abstractWithin 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.pt_PT
dc.description.abstractHighlights: 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.pt_PT
dc.description.sponsorshipFunding 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.pt_PT
dc.description.versioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionpt_PT
dc.identifier.citationInt J Hyg Environ Health. 2023 Mar;248:114099. doi: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2022.114099. Epub 2022 Dec 17pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.ijheh.2022.114099pt_PT
dc.identifier.issn1438-4639
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.18/8544
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.publisherElsevierpt_PT
dc.relationEuropean Human Biomonitoring Initiative
dc.relation.publisherversionhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1438463922001821?via%3Dihubpt_PT
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/pt_PT
dc.subjectHexavalent Chromiumpt_PT
dc.subjectHuman Biomonitoringpt_PT
dc.subjectBiomonitoringpt_PT
dc.subjectCarcinogenspt_PT
dc.subjectOccupational Exposure Limit Valuespt_PT
dc.subjectMutagens and Reprotoxic Substances Directivept_PT
dc.subjectEnvironmental Genotoxicitypt_PT
dc.subjectEuropept_PT
dc.subjectGenotoxicidade Ambientalpt_PT
dc.titleThe HBM4EU chromates study - Outcomes and impacts on EU policies and occupational health practicespt_PT
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.awardTitleEuropean Human Biomonitoring Initiative
oaire.awardURIinfo:eu-repo/grantAgreement/EC/H2020/733032/EU
oaire.citation.startPage114099pt_PT
oaire.citation.titleInternational Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Healthpt_PT
oaire.citation.volume248pt_PT
oaire.fundingStreamH2020
person.familyNameLouro
person.familyNameSilva
person.givenNameHenriqueta
person.givenNameMaria Joao
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project.funder.identifierhttp://doi.org/10.13039/501100008530
project.funder.nameEuropean Commission
rcaap.embargofctAcesso de acordo com política editorial da revista.pt_PT
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