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  1. Article ; Online: Occupational Exposures in an Equestrian Centre to Respirable Dust and Respirable Crystalline Silica

    Kathleen Bulfin / Hilary Cowie / Karen S. Galea / Alison Connolly / Marie Ann Coggins

    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 16, Iss 17, p

    2019  Volume 3226

    Abstract: Sand-based products are regularly used as footing material on indoor equestrian arenas, creating a potential occupational exposure risk for respirable crystalline silica (RCS) for equestrian workers training and exercising horses in these environments. ... ...

    Abstract Sand-based products are regularly used as footing material on indoor equestrian arenas, creating a potential occupational exposure risk for respirable crystalline silica (RCS) for equestrian workers training and exercising horses in these environments. The objective of this study was to evaluate an equestrian worker’s personal RCS and respirable dust (RD) exposure. Sixteen personal full-shift RD measurements were collected from an equestrian worker and analysed for RD, quartz and cristobalite. Geometric mean exposures of 0.12 mg m −3 and 0.02 mg m −3 were calculated for RD and RCS concentrations, respectively. RCS exposures of between 0.01 to 0.09 mg m −3 were measured on days when the indoor arena surface was not watered, compared to lower exposures (<LOD-0.03 mg m −3 ) on days when the indoor arena was watered ( p < 0.01); however, manual watering is time intensive and less likely to be implemented in practice. This small-scale study provides new data on RCS and RD exposures among equestrian workers. RCS exposures are within the range considered to be associated with increased risk for lung cancer. The use of dust control solutions such as water suppression should be promoted for equestrian work in horse riding arenas. Equestrian workers need to receive occupational health training on the health risks associated with RCS exposure.<br />
    Keywords respirable crystalline silica ; respirable dust ; occupational lung cancer ; occupational exposure ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 333
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-09-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  2. Article ; Online: The European exposure science strategy 2020–2030

    Peter Fantke / Yuri Bruinen de Bruin / Urs Schlüter / Alison Connolly / Jos Bessems / Stylianos Kephalopoulos / Maryam Zare Jeddi / An van Nieuwenhuyse / Tatsiana Dudzina / Paul T.J. Scheepers / Natalie von Goetz

    Environment International, Vol 170, Iss , Pp 107555- (2022)

    2022  

    Abstract: Exposure science is an emerging and rapidly growing field dedicated to all aspects concerning the contact between chemical, biological, physical or psycho-social stressors and human and ecological receptors. With that, exposure science plays a central ... ...

    Abstract Exposure science is an emerging and rapidly growing field dedicated to all aspects concerning the contact between chemical, biological, physical or psycho-social stressors and human and ecological receptors. With that, exposure science plays a central role in protecting human and ecosystem health, and contributes to the global transition towards a green and sustainable society. In Europe, however, exposure science is currently not sufficiently recognised as a scientific field, resulting in inefficient uptake into policies. In response, the wider European exposure science community developed elements and actions under the auspices of the Europe Regional Chapter of the International Society of Exposure Science (ISES Europe), for identified priority areas, namely education, exposure models, exposure data, human biomonitoring, and policy uptake. In the present document, we synthesize these strategic elements into an overarching ‘European Exposure Science Strategy 2020–2030’, following three strategic objectives that focus on acknowledging exposure science as an independent and interconnected field, harmonizing approaches and tools across regulations, and exploring collaboration, education and funding mechanisms. To operationalise this strategy, we present concrete key actions and propose initiatives and funding options for advancing the underlying science, cultivating broader education and cross-sector exposure knowledge transfer, and fostering effective uptake of exposure information into policy. We aim at anchoring European efforts in the global exposure science context, with a special focus on the interface between scientific advancements, application in decision support, and dissemination and training. This will help to develop exposure science as a strong scientific field with the ultimate goal to successfully assess and manage various stressors across sectors and geographic scales.
    Keywords Human exposure ; Ecosystem exposure ; Exposure assessment ; Risk assessment ; Safe and sustainable-by-design (SSbD) ; International Society of Exposure Science ; Environmental sciences ; GE1-350
    Subject code 333
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
    Document type Article ; Online
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  3. Article ; Online: Framework for developing an exposure science curriculum as part of the European Exposure Science Strategy 2020–2030

    Alison Connolly / Paul T.J. Scheepers / Marie A. Coggins / Theo Vermeire / Martie van Tongeren / Gerhard Heinemeyer / James W. Bridges / Susanne Bredendiek-Kämper / Yuri Bruinen de Bruin / Anne Clayson / Johannes Gerding / Josephine McCourt / Jan Urbanus / Susana Viegas / Natalie von Goetz / Maryam Zare-Jeddi / Peter Fantke

    Environment International, Vol 168, Iss , Pp 107477- (2022)

    2022  

    Abstract: Background: Evaluating and managing exposures to chemical, physical and biological stressors, which frequently interplay with psychological stressors as well as social and behavioural aspects, is crucial for protecting human and environmental health and ... ...

    Abstract Background: Evaluating and managing exposures to chemical, physical and biological stressors, which frequently interplay with psychological stressors as well as social and behavioural aspects, is crucial for protecting human and environmental health and transitioning towards a sustainable future. Advances in our understanding of exposure rely on input from well-trained exposure scientists. However, no education programmes in Europe are currently explicitly dedicated to cover the broader range of exposure science approaches, applications, stressors and receptors. Objective: To address this challenge, a curriculum is needed that yields credible, well-defined career pathways in exposure science. Methods: Needs and conditions for advancing exposure science education in Europe were identified. As a starting point for a way forward, harmonised learning outcomes for exposure science were defined at each level of the European Qualifications Framework. The course programme coordinators were recruited for three varying courses, with respect to the course level and the proportion of the curriculum dedicated to exposure science. These courses were assessed via our systematic course review procedure. Finally, strategic objectives and actions are proposed to build exposure science education programmes. Results: The ISES Europe ‘Education, Training and Communication’ expert working group developed a framework for creating a viable exposure science curriculum. Harmonised learning outcomes were structured under eight learning levels, categorised by knowledge, skills and competence. Illustrative case studies demonstrated how education providers integrated these learning outcomes for their educational context and aligned the overall exposure science curriculum. Conclusions: The international recognition and adoption of exposure science education will enable advances in addressing global exposure science challenges for various stressors, from behavioural aspects from individual to population scale, and effective communication ...
    Keywords Exposure assessment ; Education and training ; Learning outcomes ; ISES Europe ; Competence development ; Environmental sciences ; GE1-350
    Subject code 370
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
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  4. Article ; Online: Developing human biomonitoring as a 21st century toolbox within the European exposure science strategy 2020–2030

    Maryam Zare Jeddi / Nancy B. Hopf / Henriqueta Louro / Susana Viegas / Karen S. Galea / Robert Pasanen-Kase / Tiina Santonen / Vicente Mustieles / Mariana F. Fernandez / Hans Verhagen / Stephanie K. Bopp / Jean Philippe Antignac / Arthur David / Hans Mol / Robert Barouki / Karine Audouze / Radu-Corneliu Duca / Peter Fantke / Paul Scheepers /
    Manosij Ghosh / An Van Nieuwenhuyse / Joana Lobo Vicente / Xenia Trier / Loïc Rambaud / Clémence Fillol / Sebastien Denys / André Conrad / Marike Kolossa-Gehring / Alicia Paini / Jon Arnot / Florian Schulze / Kate Jones / Ovnair Sepai / Imran Ali / Lorraine Brennan / Emilio Benfenati / Francesco Cubadda / Alberto Mantovani / Alena Bartonova / Alison Connolly / Jaroslav Slobodnik / Yuri Bruinen de Bruin / Jacob van Klaveren / Nicole Palmen / Hubert Dirven / Trine Husøy / Cathrine Thomsen / Ana Virgolino / Martin Röösli / Tim Gant

    Environment International, Vol 168, Iss , Pp 107476- (2022)

    2022  

    Abstract: Human biomonitoring (HBM) is a crucial approach for exposure assessment, as emphasised in the European Commission’s Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS). HBM can help to improve chemical policies in five major key areas: (1) assessing internal and ...

    Abstract Human biomonitoring (HBM) is a crucial approach for exposure assessment, as emphasised in the European Commission’s Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS). HBM can help to improve chemical policies in five major key areas: (1) assessing internal and aggregate exposure in different target populations; 2) assessing exposure to chemicals across life stages; (3) assessing combined exposure to multiple chemicals (mixtures); (4) bridging regulatory silos on aggregate exposure; and (5) enhancing the effectiveness of risk management measures.In this strategy paper we propose a vision and a strategy for the use of HBM in chemical regulations and public health policy in Europe and beyond. We outline six strategic objectives and a roadmap to further strengthen HBM approaches and increase their implementation in the regulatory risk assessment of chemicals to enhance our understanding of exposure and health impacts, enabling timely and targeted policy interventions and risk management. These strategic objectives are: 1) further development of sampling strategies and sample preparation; 2) further development of chemical-analytical HBM methods; 3) improving harmonisation throughout the HBM research life cycle; 4) further development of quality control / quality assurance throughout the HBM research life cycle; 5) obtain sustained funding and reinforcement by legislation; and 6) extend target-specific communication with scientists, policymakers, citizens and other stakeholders.HBM approaches are essential in risk assessment to address scientific, regulatory and societal challenges. HBM requires full and strong support from the scientific and regulatory domain to reach its full potential in public and occupational health assessment and in regulatory decision-making.
    Keywords Human biomonitoring ; Chemicals mixtures ; Data governance ; Zero Pollution Ambition ; One substance-one assessment ; Circular economy ; Environmental sciences ; GE1-350
    Subject code 306
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
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