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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has requested public comment on its draft Current Intelligence Bulletin, Occupational Exposure to Carbon Nano tubes and Nano fibers, by February 18, 2011. In addition, the Agency has scheduled a public meeting for February 3, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to discuss and obtain comments on the draft document.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the focal point for nanotechnology workplace safety issues in the US.
This table offers a selection of peer-reviewed Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) tools and reference materials that may be useful to practitioners involved in deployment of nanotechnology.
The nine columns represent nine broad areas applicable to HS&E. Within each area we have identified a number of specific materials (tools, useful references etc.) which are linked into the document. If you click on blue underlined text you will access a table. Column One contains a link to the reference material or tool. Column Two contains a peer review of the tool.
The European Commission has formally adopted a non-binding code of conduct for nanotechnology and nanosciences (N&N) that includes the precautionary principle, calling on European Union member states to use the guidelines as the basis for nanotechnology research oversight.
The EU code of conduct, adopted February 8, 2008 is based on seven principles covering issues such as precaution, sustainability, and accountability, and is designed to apply to universities, research institutes and companies, the Commission said in a statement.
Employee Communication Package
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Presentation on Risk Assessment Tools
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COSHH Essentials
This is an internet tool available from the UK Health & Safety Executive. It was originally designed to help compliance with UK legislation but it represents very good guidance for assessing and managing risk from chemicals. It was not written for nano materials but may offer relevant guidance.
General Considerations for Engineering Controls
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Safe Practices for Handling Nano Particles in Laboratories
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Draft Health and Safety Guidelines for Nanotechnology Research at the National Laboratories operated by the University of California
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State-of the-Art Monitoring Techniques
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Assessment Strategy for Nanoparticle Aerosols
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