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: Received: 24 January 2023 / Approved: 26 January 2023 / Online: 26 January 2023 (10:41:49 CET)
How to cite:
Etemadi, M.; Mohd Mahdzir, A.; Mohd Noor, N. Occupational Health and Safety Risk Assessment of Nano Workplaces In Malaysia. Preprints2023, 2023010478. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202301.0478.v1
Etemadi, M.; Mohd Mahdzir, A.; Mohd Noor, N. Occupational Health and Safety Risk Assessment of Nano Workplaces In Malaysia. Preprints 2023, 2023010478. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202301.0478.v1
Etemadi, M.; Mohd Mahdzir, A.; Mohd Noor, N. Occupational Health and Safety Risk Assessment of Nano Workplaces In Malaysia. Preprints2023, 2023010478. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202301.0478.v1
APA Style
Etemadi, M., Mohd Mahdzir, A., & Mohd Noor, N. (2023). Occupational Health and Safety Risk Assessment of Nano Workplaces In Malaysia. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202301.0478.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Etemadi, M., Akbariah Mohd Mahdzir and Norhayati Mohd Noor. 2023 "Occupational Health and Safety Risk Assessment of Nano Workplaces In Malaysia" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202301.0478.v1
Abstract
In its 8th Malaysia Plan (MP*), the Malaysian government has given nanotechnology development a high priority and has been made a Strategic Research (SR) programme. Consequently, an exhaustive and long-term approach is essential. Additionally, specific laws are required to provide an optimal health and safety environment for workers. Consequently, the current study intends to assist Malaysian policymakers in promoting improved safety, risk assessment, and management for nanotechnology workplaces, as well as drafting a comprehensive policy for the recently released DOSH guideline in 2018. Utilizing a unique methodology, this study evaluated the assessment and management of nanotechnology health and safety risks in Malaysia using the international risk governance council (IRGC) framework. In addition to document analysis, n = 20 semi-structured interviews were conducted with representatives of several nanotechnology platforms to collect data that was then analyzed thematically. The research evaluated current workplace safety regulations and laws. Consequently, we propose a future dynamic strategy for Malaysian nanotechnology with more favourable upgrades supported by increased concentrations in the following areas: I policy creation, ii) comprehensive management system, iii) knowledge transfer, and iv) infrastructure management. In addition, the findings highlight the need of cross-sectional communication in bridging existing gaps. This study laid the groundwork for a more systematic and comprehensive health and safety strategy.
Keywords
Nanotechnology; Risk assessment and management; safety and health; Nano worker; DOSH guideline; IRGC framework; policy advice; Malaysia
Subject
Social Sciences, Safety Research
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