Occupational Safety and Health Issues Related to the Take-Up of Additive Manufacturing
Copyright (c) 2025 Daruka Norbert, Dénes Kálmán, Kovács Zoltán Tibor, Vég Róbert, Ember Istán
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Abstract
With the development of digital technology, printers with different types and functions of additive manufacturing technology are now ubiquitous. As 3D printing is becoming more and more popular and accessible to almost everyone, parts and accessories of different shapes, sizes and functions are appearing in large quantities. At present, the majority of users are concerned only with the positive results and priorities for use, but very few are concerned with the fact that the use of the technology itself carries health risks. In this article, we look at the potential health risks, not only for the workers employed in the organisation, but for the whole user sector.
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