| Document ID (ISN) | 111410 |
| CIS number |
11-0089 |
| Year |
2007 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Verband der Chemischen Industrie (VCI), Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin (BAuA) |
| Title |
Guidance for handling and use of nanomaterials at the workplace |
| Bibliographic information |
Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin, Friedrich-Henkel-Weg 1-25, 44149 Dortmund, Germany, 2007. 12p. Illus. |
| Internet access |
Guidance_for_handling.pdf [in English]
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| Abstract |
This guidance on the handling and use of nanomaterials at the workplace is based on the responses received to the survey on exposures to nanomaterials in Germany (see ISN 111408). Contents: production processes; general occupational safety and health rules; recommendations for workers' protection in the handling and use of nanomaterials; current situation and development of measuring methods for nanoparticles. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
nanoparticles; plant safety and health organization; nanotechnology |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
sampling and analysis; determination in air; safe working methods; comment on standard |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
New technologies
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| Browse category(ies) |
Nanotechnology and nanoparticles
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