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HBM4EU chromates study: reflection and lessons learnt from designing and undertaking a collaborative European biomonitoring study on occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium

dc.contributor.authorGalea, Karen S.
dc.contributor.authorPorras, Simo P.
dc.contributor.authorViegas, Susana
dc.contributor.authorBocca, Beatrice
dc.contributor.authorBousoumah, Radia
dc.contributor.authorDuca, Radu Corneliu
dc.contributor.authorGodderis, Lode
dc.contributor.authorIavicoli, Ivo
dc.contributor.authorJanasik, Beata
dc.contributor.authorJones, Kate
dc.contributor.authorKnudsen, Lisbeth E.
dc.contributor.authorLeese, Elizabeth
dc.contributor.authorLeso, Veruscka
dc.contributor.authorLouro, Henriqueta
dc.contributor.authorNdaw, Sophie
dc.contributor.authorRuggieri, Flavia
dc.contributor.authorSepai, Ovnair
dc.contributor.authorScheepers, Paul T. J.
dc.contributor.authorSilva, Maria J.
dc.contributor.authorWasowicz, Wojciech
dc.contributor.authorSantonen, Tiina
dc.date.accessioned2021-03-19T20:29:36Z
dc.date.available2024-03-19T01:30:19Z
dc.date.issued2021-05
dc.descriptionHorizon 2020_Project no. 733032pt_PT
dc.description.abstractThe EU human biomonitoring initiative, HBM4EU, aims to co-ordinate and advance human biomonitoring (HBM) across Europe. As part of HBM4EU, we presented a protocol for a multicentre study to characterize occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) in nine European countries (HBM4EU chromates study). This study intended to collect data on current occupational exposure and to test new indicators for chromium (Cr) biomonitoring (Cr(VI) in exhaled breath condensate and Cr in red blood cells), in addition to traditional urinary total Cr analyses. Also, data from occupational hygiene samples and biomarkers of early biological effects, including genetic and epigenetic effects, was obtained, complementing the biomonitoring information. Data collection and analysis was completed, with the project findings being made separately available. As HBM4EU prepares to embark on further European wide biomonitoring studies, we considered it important to reflect on the experiences gained through our harmonised approach. Several practical aspects are highlighted for improvement in future studies, e.g., more thorough/earlier training on the implementation of standard operating procedures for field researchers, training on the use of the data entry template, as well as improved company communications. The HBM4EU chromates study team considered that the study had successfully demonstrated the feasibility of conducting a harmonised multicentre investigation able to achieve the research aims and objectives. This was largely attributable to the engaged multidisciplinary network, committed to deliver clearly understood goals. Such networks take time and investment to develop, but are priceless in terms of their ability to deliver and facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration.pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationGalea KS, Porras SP, Viegas S, Bocca B, Bousoumah R, Duca RC, et al. HBM4EU chromates study - Reflection and lessons learnt from designing and undertaking a collaborative European biomonitoring study on occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Int J Hyg Environ Health. 2021;234:113725.pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.ijheh.2021.113725pt_PT
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.21/13126
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.publisherElsevierpt_PT
dc.relationHorizon 2020_Project no. 733032pt_PT
dc.relation.publisherversionhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1438463921000407pt_PT
dc.subjectOccupational healthpt_PT
dc.subjectOccupational exposurept_PT
dc.subjectMulticentrept_PT
dc.subjectBiological monitoringpt_PT
dc.subjectMethodologypt_PT
dc.subjectHarmonisationpt_PT
dc.subjectStandard operating procedurept_PT
dc.subjectHBM4EU chromates studypt_PT
dc.subjectHorizon 2020_Project no. 733032pt_PT
dc.titleHBM4EU chromates study: reflection and lessons learnt from designing and undertaking a collaborative European biomonitoring study on occupational exposure to hexavalent chromiumpt_PT
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.citation.startPage113725pt_PT
oaire.citation.titleInternational Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Healthpt_PT
oaire.citation.volume234pt_PT
person.familyNameViegas
person.givenNameSusana
person.identifier248817
person.identifier.ciencia-idA919-7318-63DC
person.identifier.orcid0000-0003-1015-8760
person.identifier.ridI-4053-2012
person.identifier.scopus-author-id35270591500
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