Evaluating unintentional occupational exposure to nanometric particles Abstract Recent data show that many workers, such as welders or aluminum smelter workers, are exposed to high concentrations of unintentionally released nanometric particles (NPs). Gaps remain in many sectors in terms of evaluation and control methods and strategies for nanoparticle exposure.This research will provide an initial overview of occupational exposure to unintentionally released NPs in other Quebec workplaces through a precise characterization of these particles. It will also classify the highest-risk work stations. The researchers will compile data collected after 36 days of sampling, thereby providing a significant and unique database that will help identify the health and safety risks of workers exposed to nanoparticles. Produced Under this Project Scientific Reports Characterization of Unintentionally Released Nanometric Particles in Various Workplaces Research Report: R-1075, R-1133 Scientific Publications Diesel engine exhaust exposure in underground mines: Comparison between different surrogates of particulate exposureda Silveira Fleck A., Couture C., Sauvé J.-F., Njanga P.-E., Neesham-Grenon E., Lachapelle G., Coulombe H., Hallé S., Simon Aubin, Lavoué J., Debia M.Source : (2018). Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 15(7), 549-558. doi: 10.1080/15459624.2018.1459044 Characterization and quantification of ultrafine particles and carbonaceous components from occupational exposures to diesel particulate matter in selected workplacesda Silveira Fleck A., Catto C., L'Espérance G., Masse J.-P., Roberge B. , Debia M.Source : (2020). Annals of Work Exposures and Health, 64(5), 490-502. doi: 10.1093/annweh/wxaa027Caractérisation des particules nanométriques non intentionnelles émises dans différents milieux de travailda Silveira Fleck A., Catto C., Masse J.-P., Couture C., Roberge B. , L'Espérance G., Debia M.Source : (2019). Communication présentée à 41e congrès de l’AQHSST, Québec, QC.Assessment of occupational exposures to fine and ultrafine particlesda Silveira Fleck A., Catto C., Couture C., L'Espérance G., Debia M.Source : (2019). Communication présentée à AIHce 2019, Minneapolis, MN.Characterization of occupational exposures to fine and ultrafine particles in different workplaces in QuebecDebia M., da Silveira Fleck A., L'Espérance G., Couture C.Source : (2019). Communication présentée à Environmental and Occupational Health Aspects Related to Nano- and ultrafine particulate matter (EOHNANO) 2019, Loen, Norvège. Other Project(s) You May be Interested in Characterization and control of occupational exposure to nanoparticlesThe Development and Validation of Methods for Sampling and Characterizing Engineered Nanomaterials in Air and on Workplace Surfaces Additional Information Type: Project Number: 2015-0008 Status: Completed Year of completion: 2019 Research Field: Chemical and Biological Hazard Prevention Team: Maximilien Debia (Université de Montréal)Gilles L'Espérance (Polytechnique Montréal)