Emerging risks and new patterns of prevention in a changing world of work

The document discusses new and emerging occupational risks, such as nanotechnology and manufactured nanomaterials, biological risks and biotechnology, chemical risks (the use of allergenic, sensitising, carcinogenic and mutagenic substances, as well as of substances toxic to the reproductive system), changing patterns of employment, etc. In its second part, the document discusses how to assess and establish preventive measures for emerging risks and how to promote a national preventive safety and health culture.