Martínez RAD, Linares FTM, Ibarra FVEJ

Language: Spanish
References: 14
Page: 62-66
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ABSTRACT

Nanotechnology is increasing more and more applications in everyday life on the planet. Also is present both naturally occurring nanoparticles such as involuntary or voluntarily by man-made, and are known adverse effects of health of fullerenes, nanocrystals, nanowires and other structures of nanometric thickness. We must take into account the toxicity and health effects both for its size and the metal that generally gives rise, as well as income, metabolism, excretion and effectiveness of controls. This article aims to offer a proceeding for specialized medical examinations for workers exposed to nanoparticles, as well as some measures to control the risks of exposure in the production and/or use of these substances. Existing ISO standards reviews were made, as well as the routes of entry of nanoparticles into the human body and the possible effects on the health of workers, and taking into account the experience in health and safety of the authors, a protocol is proposed for medical examinations to workers of nanotechnology, which will be validated with those stated in the centers of research that use these products in Cuba and other countries.

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