Document ID (ISN) | 108719 |
CIS number |
08-1118 |
Year |
2007 |
Convention or series no. |
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No.2007-123
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Title |
Progress toward safe nanotechnology in the workplace |
Bibliographic information |
Publications Dissemination, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226-2001, USA, June 2007. xvii, 177p. Illus. Bibl.ref. |
Internet access |
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2007-123/pdfs/2007-123.pdf [in English]
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Abstract |
This document is a report of the progress of the NIOSH Nanotechnology Research Center (NTRC) since its inception in 2004 through 2006. Specific chapters address NTRC research contributions in the following areas: toxicology; hazard evaluation; epidemiology and surveillance; engineering controls and personal protective equipment; fire and explosion safety; safe working methods; information and training; applications. |
Descriptors (primary) |
USA; nanotechnology; nanoparticles; new technologies; exposure evaluation; health hazards; hazard evaluation |
Descriptors (secondary) |
toxic effects; safety guides; fire hazards; epidemiology; explosion hazards; report of activities; limitation of exposure; personal protective equipment; safe working methods; research; medical supervision; exposure tests; safety and health training; information of personnel; public OSH institutions |
Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
Country / State or Province | USA |
Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances Fire and explosions
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Broad subject area(s) |
New technologies Fires, explosions and major hazards Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Exposure evaluation Nanotechnology and nanoparticles Risk evaluation
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