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NIOSH Safety and Health Topic:Nanotechnology |
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Nanotechnology at NIOSHNIOSH is the leading federal agency conducting research and providing guidance on the occupational safety and health implications and applications of nanotechnology. This research focuses NIOSH’s scientific expertise, and its efforts, on answering the questions that are essential to understanding these implications and applications:
As part of this effort, NIOSH is conducting strategic planning and research, partnering with public and private-sector colleagues from the United States and abroad, and making the information and interim recommendations widely available. As observers generally agree, research to answer these questions is critical for maintaining U.S. competitiveness in the growing and dynamic nanotechnology market. Nanotechnology Spotlights:
Mark Your Calendar: Exposure Assessment Workshop John Howard to Participate in February Conference on Nanotech Law, Regulation, and Policy NIOSH Guidance Document Serves as a Model For and Is Heavily Cited in New ISO Technical Report EPA Stewardship Report Acknowledges 'Approaches' as a Primary Resource Critical Questions for Occupational Health Noted in Journal Article Dr. Vincent Castranova: Lifetime Scientific Achievement Critical Topic AreasNIOSH has identified 10 critical topic areas to guide in addressing knowledge gaps, developing strategies, and providing recommendations. Each topic provides a brief description of the research that NIOSH is conducting in the area of nanotechnology and the applications and implications of nanomaterials in the workplace.
Interim RecommendationsIn “Approaches to Safe Nanotechnology,” NIOSH invites information and comment from stakeholders. This information exchange will advance our shared understanding of the current scientific knowledge related to occupational safety and health issues. This living document also makes recommendations for interim steps in employing the range of control technologies, work practices, and personal protective equipment demonstrated to be effective with other fine and ultrafine particles. These recommendations will be refined as more data become available. Contributions
Page last updated:
January 15, 2009
Page last reviewed: May 22, 2008 Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Information Division |
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