| Title: |
Subtractive Manufacturing of Hazardous Materials: A Review. |
| Authors: |
Proud, Leon; Whitehead, Daniel; Slatter, Tom; Crawforth, Pete; Curtis, David |
| Source: |
Safety; Dec2025, Vol. 11 Issue 4, p112, 34p |
| Subject Terms: |
HAZARDOUS substances; OCCUPATIONAL hazards; MACHINING; DISEASE complications; FIRE risk assessment; TOXICOLOGY; INDUSTRIAL hygiene |
| Abstract: |
Whilst subtractive manufacturing has been de-risked significantly over recent decades, the emergence of new unfamiliar materials is proving to be a significant challenge for social sustainability. Given this rapidly evolving landscape, this review serves to outline the current available data on the occupational health implications of various existing and emerging material species, ranging from radioactive metals to composite materials. A structured search of sources up to January 2025 was conducted using databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed and Web of Science in addition to various authoritative occupational health reports, prioritising the literature directly pertaining or analogous to machining-related hazards. Evidence highlights the complexity of the machining environment, with occupational hazards ranging from toxicological factors to fire risks (i.e., due to swarf pyrophoricity). Case studies outline both relatively benign pathologies (e.g., dermatitis and sensitisation) and much more severe health complications (e.g., carcinogenicity, systemic organ damage and death), underscoring the need for continuous assessment and updating of exposure controls, even for materials traditionally regarded as safe. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Complementary Index |