| Document ID (ISN) | 106965 |
| CIS number |
07-850 |
| Year |
2004 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Davies P., Tsavalos A., Fullam B., Wilson M.
Health and Safety Commission |
| Title |
Managing the risks from nanotechnology |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O.Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, Mar. 2004. 4p. |
| Internet access |
http://www.hse.gov.uk/aboutus/HSC/meetings/2004/060404/c42.pdf [in English]
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| Abstract |
This working paper of the Health and Safety Commission on nanotechnology highlights the uncertainty surrounding knowledge of the health hazards of nanoparticles and stresses the need for adopting a precautionary approach. It outlines a proposed plan for priority research areas and for providing guidance on minimizing exposure. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
national organization; risk factors; nanoparticles; nanotechnology |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
United Kingdom; new technologies; internet document; research |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Dust, aerosols and related diseases
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| Broad subject area(s) |
New technologies
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| Browse category(ies) |
Nanotechnology and nanoparticles
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