Stampa 3D: un nuovo rischio da ignoto tecnologico?

Abstract

This paper deals with the use of additive manifacturing and rapid prototyping techniques at the workplace, with a specific focus on three-dimensional printers.After a brief discussion of the opportunities and advantages of this types of technologies, the article considers the risks associated with new technologies and the answers that the law provides for the protection of the health and safety of workers.Through the analysis of case law and theoretical reflection on the point, the Author tries to apply the precautionary principle - as set out in international sources, in the art. 174 of TFEU and in a large number of measures taken at the national level - in order to envisage future scenarios for digital fabrication contexts.In particular, the A. tries to identify benchmarks and rules of conduct to be adopted by companies and school labs (especially after the entry into force of Laws. 128/2013 and 107/2015), waiting for scientific studies on the subject confirm or refute the hazards of substances and procedures used to print in three dimensions.

Keywords

• technological innovation
• 3D printing
• health and safety at workplace
• risk prevention and management
• precautionary principle.