| Document ID (ISN) | 112372 |
| CIS number |
12-0232 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0019-8366 - Industrial Health |
| Year |
2011 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Murashov V., Schulte P., Geraci C., Howard J. |
| Title |
Regulatory approaches to worker protection in nanotechnology industry in the USA and European Union |
| Bibliographic information |
May 2011, Vol.49, No.3, p.280-296. 110 ref. |
| Internet access |
Regulatory_approaches_to_worker_protection_[INTERNET_FREE_ACCESS] [in English]
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| Abstract |
A number of reports have been published regarding the applicability of existing regulatory frameworks to protect consumers and the environment from potentially adverse effects related to introduction of nanomaterials into commerce in the United States and the European Union. However, a detailed comparison of the regulatory approaches to worker safety and health in the USA and in the EU is lacking. This report aims to fill this gap by reviewing regulatory frameworks designed to protect workers and their possible application to nanotechnology. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
USA; European Union; nanoparticles; limitation of exposure; safe working methods; legal aspects; nanotechnology |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
comparative study; public OSH institutions; role of government; comment on directive |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Administration, legislation
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
New technologies
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| Browse category(ies) |
Framework legislation
Nanotechnology and nanoparticles
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