Focus on Nanotechnology:
Occupational Safety and Health Applications and Implications Research at NIOSH
NIOSH Research
12-27-05
NIOSH to Form Field Research Team for Partnerships in Studying, Assessing Nanotechnology Processes
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will form an interdisciplinary field team of NIOSH researchers in the area of nanotechnology. The team will partner with employers and others in conducting field studies to observe and assess occupational health and safety practices in facilities where nanotechnology processes and applications are used. More...
11-08-05
Key themes Emerge from 2nd International Nanotechnology Symposium
As 350 researchers, industry leaders, and government officials from 20 countries gathered for the 2nd International Symposium on Nanotechnology and Occupational Health , they were encouraged to expand their knowledge in complementary areas of expertise, forge new friendships and partnerships, and engage in a collective dialogue to advance the understanding of this rapidly growing technology. More...
11-08-05
Researchers Discuss Nanotechnology Health Questions in JAMA
Questions about potential occupational health implications of nanotechnology are addressed by a NIOSH scientist and other researchers in a news article in the October, 19, 2005 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (2005;294:1881-1883). More...
10-07-05
Five Questions with Dr. John Howard, Director of NIOSH
The Director of NIOSH addresses the goals, design, and products of
NIOSH's research on the occupational safety and health applications and
implications of nanotechnology. More...
10-01-05
Strategic Plan for NIOSH Nanotechnology Research Released
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is
pleased to present the Strategic Plan for NIOSH Nanotechnology Research:
Filling the Knowledge Gaps, September 2005. The strategic plan provides
a guide for building a research effort capable of responding to the challenges
of this emerging technology. More...
10-01-05
Approaches to Safe Nanotechnology: An Information Exchange
with NIOSH
This document reviews what is currently known about nanoparticle toxicity
and control, but it is only a starting point. The document serves as
a request from NIOSH to occupational safety and health practitioners,
researchers, product innovators and manufacturers, employers, workers,
interest group members, and the general public to exchange information
that will ensure that no worker suffers material impairment of safety
or health as nanotechnology develops. Opportunities to provide feedback
and information are available throughout this document. More...
07-26-05
NIOSH Funds Study to Examine Filter Efficiency for
Nanoscale Particles
Occupational health professionals have confidence that a NIOSH-certified
device with the correct filter, and properly fit-tested, will provide
appropriate protection against traditional airborne contaminants. But
what about particles in the nanoscale range? More...
07-26-05
Just the FAQs: Answering Your Questions About NIOSH
Research on Nanotechnology
NIOSH has developed a new web topic page addressing Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQs) regarding nanotechnology. More...
NIOSH Partnerships
12-28-05
NIOSH Nanotechnology Expertise Highlighted in ISO Technical Committee Meeting
NIOSH's international leadership in research on the occupational health and safety implications of nanotechnology was highlighted on Nov. 9-11, 2005, at the inaugural meeting of the International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) Technical Committee on Nanotechnologies. More...
11-08-05
RAND holds nanotechnology policy and planning workshop
On October 17, 2005 the RAND Corporation, pursuant to a contract with NIOSH, held a policy and planning meeting to focus on nanotechnology and occupational safety and health. Leading experts in both fields along with leadership from key government agencies met to discuss near-term and long-term needs as nanotechnology and nanomaterials become more prevalent in the workplace. More...
10-07-05
Nano Coalition Unveils New
Database
The world's first online scientific database of nanotechnology
research was unveiled on August 19, 2005 , as a result of initial
encouragement by an industry, government, and university partnership
of which NIOSH is a member.
More...
07-26-05
“SnIRC” With a Nano-sized “n” – A
New NIOSH Partnership
NIOSH is a founding partner of the Safety of Nanomaterials Interdisciplinary
Collaboration (SnIRC), a new initiative based in the United Kingdom. More...
Upcoming Events
01-18-06
From Our Partners: AIHA Schedules Nanotechnology Symposium for May Conference
The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) will hold a day-long seminar on May 13, 2006, on issues relating to the control of potential workplace exposures in processes where nanomaterials are produced or used. More...
07-26-05
International Symposium: Biomedical
Aspects of Nano-Toxicology
NIOSH will sponsor an international symposium, “Nano-Toxicology:
Biomedical Aspects,” on Jan. 29-Feb. 1, 2006, in Miami, Fla. The
deadline for registration at the advance rate is Oct. 1, 2005. More...
07-26-05
Second International Symposium to be Held in
October
NIOSH is sponsoring the second International Symposium on Nanotechnology
and Occupational Health, to be held in Minneapolis October 3-6, 2005. More...
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