AD8.4: Detailed research plan for the occupational diisocyanate and E-waste study
- Santonen, Tiina
- Scheepers, Paul
- Schaddelee-Scholten, Bernice
- Jones, Kate
- Galea, Karen
- Viegas, Susana
- Bousoumah, Radia
- Ndaw, Sophie
- Duca, Radu
- Godderis, Lode
- Verdonck, Jelle
- Pronk, Anjoeka
- Louro, Henriqueta
- Joao Silva, Maria
- Martinsone, Inese
- Martinsone, Zanna
- Martisane, Linda
- Szigeti, Tamas
- Sepai, Ovnair
Description
The report presents the research plan for a second occupational study which is focussed on diisocyanate and the e-waste exposures. The diisocyanate exposure will be undertaken in the following settings: (a) the manufacturing and repair of large vehicles (non-booth spraying of e.g. boats/planes), (b) the use of diisocyanate based hot-melt glues in different sectors, and (c) construction sector which includes different sources of diisocyanates exposure (floorings/screeds, insulation). The aim is to provide new data on exposures in the specified sector. The e-waste study will include an assessment of exposures to metals (lead, inorganic mercury, cadmium and chromium), phthalates and flame retardants. The main aim is to support sustainable processing of e-waste in Europe.