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To Nano or not to nano

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BANGALORE, INDIA: In a report by the International Labour Organization (ILO), 20 percent of goods will be based on nanotechnology by 2020, despite the fact that the impact of exposure to nanomaterials being not well understood.

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"In the wake of the crisis, let us act together to prevent a downward spiral in labour conditions and build recovery founded on safe work," Juan Somavia, ILO director general, said in a statement.

The psychological effects of workplace restructuring makes it difficult "to achieve a healthy work-life balance," the ILO director was quoted as saying by news agancies.

According to the ILO, an estimated 6,300 people die every day as a result of work-related injuries or diseases, which adds up to more than 2.3 million deaths every year. In addition, 337 million workplace accidents occur annually, resulting in extended absences.

The report was released ahead of the ILO's 8th annual day for workplace health and safety observed worldwide.

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