Study Touted As Showing First-Ever Nanoparticle Harm To Worker; Push For More OSHA Scrutiny Likely

OSHA will likely face new pressure to raise the profile of worker health concerns related to nanomaterials as researchers come out with a high-profile new study in a medical journal they say shows the first-ever case of direct harm to a worker from exposure to nanoparticles -- with worker health experts saying the issue needs greater attention even if a future regulatory effort proves elusive.