Download or read book Strategic Plan for Niosh Nanotechnology Research and Guidance written by Department of Health and Human Services and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is pleased to present the Strategic Plan for NIOSH Nanotechnology Research and Guidance: Filling the Knowledge Gaps. This plan updates the September 2005 strategic plan using knowledge gained from results of ongoing research as described in the 2007 report Progress Toward Safe Nanotechnology in the Workplace: A Report from the NIOSH Nanotechnology Research Center and the 2009 report Progress Toward Safe Nanotechnology in the Workplace: A Report from the NIOSH Nanotechnology Research Center, Project Updates for 2007 and 2008. The NIOSH nanotechnology research program is a cross-sector program that supports the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA). Nanotechnology provides many opportunities and challenges for all of us in occupational safety and health. The Strategic Plan for the nanotechnology program is the roadmap we are using to advance knowledge about the implications and applications of nanomaterials. With the input of a broad range of stakeholders in government, academia, and the private sector, NIOSH developed a strategic plan for nanotechnology research and guidance. The strategic plan also highlights how NIOSH's critical research and guidance efforts align with and support the National Nanotechnology Initiative's Environmental Health and Safety priorities. For the period 2009–2012, NIOSH will continue to fill information and knowledge gaps in priority areas. Specifically, NIOSH will: 1. Conduct toxicological research on nanoparticles likely to be commercially available. 2. Conduct research to identify long-term health effects of carbon nanotubes (CNT). 3. Develop recommendations for controlling occupational exposure to fine and ultrafine titanium dioxide (TiO2) including development of recommended exposure limits (RELs). Conduct research on improving sampling and analytical methods, determining the extent of workplace exposures, and controlling airborne exposures below the REL. Identify what medical surveillance is appropriate. Consider to what extent the observed relationship between TiO2 particle size and toxicity can be generalized to other metal oxides. 4. Develop recommendations for controlling occupational exposures to purified and unpurified single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MW¬CNT) including development of RELs. Conduct research to address gaps in information on sampling, analysis, exposure assessment, instrumentation and controls. Identify what medical surveillance or epidemiological studies are appropriate. 5. Conduct research on how to identify categories of nanoparticles that can be distinguished on the basis of similar physico-chemical properties. Conduct research to develop RELs and ultimately recommended exposure standards for these categories. 6. Conduct research on explosion potential of various nanoparticles.

Download or read book Strategic Plan for NIOSH Nanotechnology Research and Guidance written by Martin W. Lang and published by Nova Science Publishers. This book was released on 2010-03-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nanotechnology is the manipulation of matter on a near-atomic scale to produce new structures, materials, and devices. This technology has the ability to transform many industries and will have numerous applications to areas ranging from medicine to manufacturing. Research in nanoscale technologies is growing rapidly world-wide. By 2015, the National Science Foundation estimates that nanotechnology will have a $1 trillion impact on the global economy and employ 2 million workers, 1 million of which may be in the United States. Nanomaterials may present new challenges to understanding, predicting, and managing potential health risks to workers.

Download or read book Protecting the Nanotechnology Workforce written by Department of Health and Human Services and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-02-19 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is pleased to present Protecting the Nanotechnology Workforce: NIOSH Nanotechnology Research and Guidance Strategic Plan, 2013–2016. This plan updates the November 2009 strategic plan with knowledge gained from results of ongoing research, as described in the 2012 report Filling the Knowledge Gaps for Safe Nanotechnology in the Workplace: A Progress Report from the NIOSH Nanotechnology Research Center, 2004–2011. The NIOSH Nanotechnology Research Program follows a comprehensive plan that is managed as a matrix structure across NIOSH and supports multiple sectors in the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA). Nanotechnology provides many opportunities for advancing the economic value and impact of new U.S. technologies and products as it expands into every industrial sector. Today, nanomaterials are found in hundreds of products, ranging from cosmetics, to clothing, to industrial and biomedical applications. The potential benefits of nanotechnology are huge, and these benefits should be realized by society. However, there is ongoing concern that the full potential of the societal benefits may not be realized if research efforts are not undertaken to determine how to best manage and control the potential occupational safety and health hazards associated with the handling of these nanomaterials. The research conducted over the past 8 years has proven that NIOSH is a global leader in promot¬ing the responsible development of nanotechnology. NIOSH has built business partnerships, estab¬lished itself as a key player in nanotoxicology, published precautionary guidance (Approaches to Safe Nanotechnology: Managing the Safety and Health Concerns Associated with Engineered Nanomaterials), and issued recommended exposure limits for nanoscale titanium dioxide and for carbon nanotubes and nanofibers. This NIOSH Nanotechnology Research and Guidance Strategic Plan is the roadmap being used to advance basic understanding of the toxicology and workplace exposures involved so that appropriate risk management practices can be implemented during discovery, development, and commercialization of engineered nanomaterials. NIOSH will strive to remain at the forefront of developing guidance that supports and promotes the safe and responsible development of such a promising technology.

Download or read book Strategic Plan for NIOSH Nanotechnology Research Filling the Knowledge Gaps written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Protecting the Nanotechnology Workforce written by Laura Hodson and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nanotechnology, the manipulation of matter on a near-atomic scale to produce new materials and devices, has the ability to transform many industries, from medicine to manufacturing, and the products they produce. By 2020, the National Science Foundation estimates, nanotechnology will have a $3 trillion impact on the global economy and employ 6 million workers in the manufacture of nanomaterial-based products, of which 2 million may be manufactured in the United States [NSF 2011]. Nanomaterials may present new challenges to understanding, predicting, and managing potential health risks to workers."--NIOSHTIC-2.

Download or read book Strategic Plan for Niosh Nanotechnology Research and Guidance Scholar s Choice Edition written by U. S. Department of Health and Human Services and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-16 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Download or read book Filling the Knowledge Gaps for Safe Nanotechnology in the Workplace written by Department of Health and Human Services and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With any new or emerging technology, the greatest period of uncertainty about hazards and associated risks generally occurs in the early stages of development. This is true for engineered nanomaterials, where exposures to the pure and most concentrated form are most likely to occur in the workplace during the research, manufacture, or use of these materials. In 2004, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) established the Nanotechnology Research Center (NTRC) to address the occupational safety and health concerns that might be associated with this new technology. Through the NTRC, NIOSH forged partnerships with other government agencies, countries, academia, industry, labor, and nongovernmental organizations to conduct research on the potential workplace implications and the beneficial applications of nanotechnology. A critical element of the research program is to conduct research on the potential health effects of worker exposure to engineered nanomaterials and to develop guidance in preventing exposure. In 2007 and 2009, NIOSH published progress reports detailing the accomplishments of the NTRC, including the results of ongoing laboratory and field research and the publication of technical and other guidance documents on the safe handling of engineered nanomaterials. This 2012 update presents the program accomplishments of the NTRC from its inception in 2004 through 2011. It includes an analysis of the progress made toward accomplishing the goals and objectives of the NIOSH Strategic Plan for Nanotechnology Research and toward addressing the goals and research needs identified in the U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) research strategy. The NTRC continues to support and promote the responsible development of nanotechnology through its ongoing research program and its contributions to the development of guidelines for hazard identification, exposure assessment, and risk characterization that can be used to develop and implement effective risk management practices.

Download or read book Nanotechnology Safety and Health written by Elizabeth F. Jenkins and published by Nova Science Pub Incorporated. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rapid spread of nanotechnology threatens to outpace knowledge about its attendant safety and health risks. As nanotechnology moves forward into all avenues of commerce, stakeholders from industry, academia, labour, occupational safety and health professions, and government must make a concerted effort to identify and characterise the human health hazards associated with Nanomaterials. The NIOSH continues to play an active role in this process. This book provides an overview of the NIOSH's continuing oversight and strategic planning of nanotechnology research and guidance with regard to their safety and health effects.

Download or read book Filling the Knowledge Gaps for Safe Nanotechnology in the Workplace written by Nanotechnology Research Center (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The NIOSH Nanotechnology Research Center (NTRC) was established in 2004 to develop, coordinate, and deliver an organized program of research to identify, investigate, and develop science-based solutions to workplace health and safety knowledge gaps in nanotechnology. The NTRC provides overall strategic direction and coordination of the NIOSH nanotechnology cross-sector research program (http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/nanotech/). The responsibilities of the NTRC are in accordance with the legislative mandate issued to NIOSH in Section 20(a) (4) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, which states: "...conduct special research, experiments, and demonstrations relating to occupational safety and health as are necessary to explore new problems, including those created by new technology in occupational safety and health, which may require ameliorative action beyond that which is otherwise provided for in the operating provisions of this Act." Nanotechnology is a rapidly emerging material science technology that has been identified as a critical U.S. scientific and commercial enterprise with global economic benefits. Concern over the lack of knowledge about the potential health risks associated with the handling of pure, unbound engineered nanomaterials has been expressed by investors, entrepreneurs, government agencies, and public health advocacy groups. Such concerns create potential barriers to the growth of nanotechnology and the commercialization of products and devices that could help address serious global problems concerning energy, transportation, pollution, health, and food. Issues that have been raised about worker health and safety must be add ressed to ensure responsible development, societal benefit, and associated economic growth. Vision Statement: The NTRC facilitates responsible development of nanotechnology by identifying and addressing gaps in occupational safety and health knowledge. This vision is accomplished by creating a strategic plan of research, coordinating and facilitating the delivery of results, developing and disseminating science-based risk management recommendations, and providing national and world leadership.

Download or read book Progress Toward Safe Nanotechnology in the Workplace written by U. S. Department Of Health And Human Services and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the Federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations to prevent work-related injury, illness, and death. As such, NIOSH is active in (1) identifying critical issues related to possible health hazards of nanomaterials, (2) protecting the safety and health of workers involved in this emerging technology, and (3) implementing a strategic plan to develop and disseminate methods for safely advancing the technology through workplace controls and safe handling procedures, and (4) investigating the possible applications of nanotechnology to solve workplace safety and health issues.

Download or read book Nanotechnology Workforce Protection written by Suzanne G. Rice and published by Nova Science Publishers. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nanotechnology -- the manipulation of matter on a near-atomic scale to produce new materials and devices -- has the ability to transform many industries, from medicine to manufacturing, and the products they produce. Nanomaterials may present new challenges to understanding, predicting, and managing potential health risks to workers. Many knowledge gaps still remain on how to work safely with all of these materials. Through strategic planning, research, partnering with stakeholders, and making information widely available, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is working to continue to provide national and world leadership in providing solutions that will prevent work-related illness and injury. NIOSH hopes to raise awareness of the occupational safety and health practices that should be followed during the synthesis, characterisation, and experimentation with engineered nanomaterials in a laboratory setting. This book contains recommendations on engineering controls and safe practices for handling engineered nanomaterials in laboratories and some pilot scale operations. The book was designed to be used in tandem with well-established practices and the laboratory's chemical hygiene plan. As our knowledge of nanotechnology increases, so too will our efforts to provide additional guidance materials for working safely with engineered nanomaterials.

Download or read book Safe Nanotechnology in the Workplace written by Nathan I. Bialor and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the Federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations to prevent work-related injury, illness, and death. As such, NIOSH is active in (1) identifying critical issues related to possible health hazards of nanomaterials, (2) protecting the safety and health of workers involved in this emerging technology, and (3) implementing a strategic plan to develop and disseminate methods for safely advancing the technology through workplace controls and safe handling procedures, and (4) investigating the possible applications of nanotechnology to solve workplace safety and health issues. Because of their small size and large surface area, engineered nanoparticles may have chemical, physical, and biological properties distinctly different from larger particles of similar chemical composition. Those properties may include the ability to reach the gas exchange regions of the lung, travel from the lung throughout the body, penetrate dermal barriers, cross cell membranes, and interact at the molecular level. NIOSH is investigating all of these properties, as it would with any new technology or material in the workplace, to provide the necessary guidance to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.

Download or read book A Research Strategy for Environmental Health and Safety Aspects of Engineered Nanomaterials written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2012-06-09 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The nanotechnology sector, which generated about $225 billion in product sales in 2009, is predicted to expand rapidly over the next decade with the development of new technologies that have new capabilities. The increasing production and use of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) may lead to greater exposures of workers, consumers, and the environment, and the unique scale-specific and novel properties of the materials raise questions about their potential effects on human health and the environment. Over the last decade, government agencies, academic institutions, industry, and others have conducted many assessments of the environmental, health, and safety (EHS) aspects of nanotechnology. The results of those efforts have helped to direct research on the EHS aspects of ENMs. However, despite the progress in assessing research needs and despite the research that has been funded and conducted, developers, regulators, and consumers of nanotechnology-enabled products remain uncertain about the types and quantities of nanomaterials in commerce or in development, their possible applications, and their associated risks. A Research Strategy for Environmental, Health, and Safety Aspects of Engineered Nanomaterials presents a strategic approach for developing the science and research infrastructure needed to address uncertainties regarding the potential EHS risks of ENMs. The report summarizes the current state of the science and high-priority data gaps on the potential EHS risks posed by ENMs and describes the fundamental tools and approaches needed to pursue an EHS risk research strategy. The report also presents a proposed research agenda, short-term and long-term research priorities, and estimates of needed resources and concludes by focusing on implementation of the research strategy and evaluation of its progress, elements that the committee considered integral to its charge.

Download or read book Nanomaterials in the Workplace written by James T. Bartis and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2006 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are the challenges the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and related federal agencies face when allocating limited resources so that worker health and safety go hand in hand with innovation and technical progress? This was the central issue addressed at a workshop on nanotechnology and occupational safety and health hosted by the RAND Corporation on October 17, 2005. The workshop focused on policy and planning issues (as opposed to scientific issues) that are key to understanding the options available to NIOSH in formulating and implementing its strategic objectives to protect the safety and health of workers exposed to nanoscale materials. This document of the conference proceedings draws on discussions during the workshop and places the discussions within a policy framework for further consideration by NIOSH.

Download or read book NIOSH Fact Sheet written by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Background: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is the leading federal agency conducting research and providing guidance on the occupational safety and health implications of exposure to engineered nanomaterials. As part of its nanotechnology research agenda, NIOSH created a field research team to assess workplace processes, materials, and control technologies associated with nanotechnology and conduct on-site assessments of potential occupational exposure to a variety of nanomaterials. Purpose: The purpose and goals of the field research team are to: 1) characterize processes and identify potential nanomaterial emissions that could result in worker exposures, 2) evaluate potential workplace exposures using a variety of measurement techniques, 3) recommend safe work practices, and 4) evaluate exposure control measures. Through this effort, NIOSH will gather baseline data to assist in determining potential occupational safety and health implications of exposure to engineered nanomaterials and developing guidance to ensure safe working conditions. Who can participate: Research laboratories, producers, and manufacturers working with engineered nanomaterials (1 to 100nm) are invited and encouraged to collaborate with NIOSH. Those who are interested, or unsure of whether they qualify, should contact NIOSH. Contact information is listed at the end of this document. Benefits: Participants will be able to utilize and have access to the expertise of the field research team. Participants will also receive an unbiased, scientific baseline assessment of the potential sources of workplace exposure to nanomaterials using advanced instrumentation. Participants with a strong occupational safety and health (OSH) program could be used as role models for others in the nanotechnology field. For participants who are not sure about the strength of their OSH program, NIOSH can assist in prioritizing areas of improvement, such as engineering controls, and strengthening the overall program. What is required of participants: The investment of the participants' time, availability, and access to participating worksites is required. Someone from the field research team will contact those who express interest in participating to determine if they meet the necessary qualifications. For those who qualify, a site visit will be scheduled. If new work practices or engineering control suggestions are implemented, or if modifications of existing practices or controls are made, then a return visit by NIOSH may occur to examine the effectiveness of those changes. Use of the data: The data collected by the field research team will be communicated back to the participant. It may then be used in a general manner by NIOSH to update its guidance on occupational safety and health implications of exposure to nanomaterials, and made available in technical documents, scientific presentations, or on the NIOSH Web site. Participants will not be identified in any NIOSH documents that are disseminated publicly without their permission. For more information: To learn more about the NIOSH field research effort, or to express interest in participating, contact Charles Geraci, Ph.D., at (513) 533-8339, [email protected], or by mail at 4676 Columbia Parkway, Mail Stop C-32, Cincinnati, OH 45226. For information about other nanotechnology research efforts underway at NIOSH (such as the study of fine [0.1-microm to 2.51-microm diameter] and ultrafine [

Download or read book Review of the Federal Strategy for Nanotechnology Related Environmental Health and Safety Research written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2009-02-17 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new book from the National Research Council finds serious weaknesses in the government's plan for research on the potential health and environmental risks posed by nanomaterials, which are increasingly being used in consumer goods and industry. An effective national plan for identifying and managing potential risks is essential to the successful development and public acceptance of nanotechnology-enabled products. The book recommends a robust national strategic plan for addressing nanotechnology-related EHS risks, which will need to focus on promoting research that can assist all stakeholders, including federal agencies, in planning, controlling, and optimizing the use of engineered nanomaterials while minimizing EHS effects of concern to society. Such a plan will ensure the timely development of engineered nanoscale materials that will bring about great improvements in the nation's health, its environmental quality, its economy, and its security.