NANOTECHNOLOGY
Guidance & Publications
Guidance
Workplace Design Solutions: Protecting Workers during Nanomaterial Reactor Operations
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2018-120
The controls described in this document include enclosures for large and small reactors during harvesting as well as an approach for controlling exposures during reactor cleaning.
Workplace Design Solutions: Protecting Workers during the Handling of Nanomaterials
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2018-121
The controls described in this document include chemical fume hoods, nanomaterial handling enclosures, biological safety cabinets, and glove boxes.
Workplace Design Solutions: Protecting Workers during Intermediate and Downstream Processing of Nanomaterials
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2018-122
The controls described in this document include local exhaust ventilation (LEV) such as annular exhaust hoods, enclosures around the emission points, and down flow booths for larger scale processes.
Controlling Health Hazards When Working with Nanomaterials: Questions to Ask Before You Start
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2018-103
A poster designed to guide workers on how to prevent exposures to nanomaterials
Approaches to Safe Nanotechnology, Managing the Health and Safety Concerns Associated with Engineered NanomaterialsCdc-pdf
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication 2009-125
Managing the Health and Safety Concerns Associated with Engineered Nanomaterials
Building a Safety Program to Protect the Nanotechnology Workforce: A Guide for Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication 2016-102
Building a Safety Program to Protect the Nanotechnology Workforce
Current Intelligence Bulletin 65Cdc-pdf
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication 2013-145
Occupational Exposure to Carbon Nanotubes and Nanofibers
Current Strategies for Engineering Controls in Nanomaterial Production and Downstream Handling ProcessesCdc-pdf
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication 2014-102
The focus of this document is to identify and describe strategies for the engineering control of worker exposure during the production or use of engineered nanomaterials.
Current Intelligence Bulletin 63:Occupational Exposure to Titanium DioxideCdc-pdf
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication 2011-160
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication 2009-116
General Safe Practices for Working with Engineered Nanomaterials in Research LaboratoriesCdc-pdf
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication 2012-147
Français (French)Cdc-pdf
Safe Nanotechnology in the WorkplaceCdc-pdf
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication 2008-112
NIOSH Publications
The following NIOSH publications provide useful information about the NIOSH nanotechnology program.
Continuing to Protect the Nanotechnology Workforce: NIOSH Nanotechnology Research Plan for 2018 – 2025Cdc-pdf
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication 2019-116
NIOSH Nanotechnology Research and Guidance Strategic Plan, 2018-2025
Protecting the Nanotechnology WorkforceCdc-pdf
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication 2014-106
NIOSH Nanotechnology Research and Guidance Strategic Plan, 2013-2016
Filling the Knowledge Gaps for Safe Nanotechnology in the WorkplaceCdc-pdf
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication 2013-101
A Progress Report from the NIOSH Nanotechnology Research Center, 2004–2011
Strategic Plan for NIOSH Nanotechnology Research and GuidanceCdc-pdf
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication 2010-105
Filling the Knowledge Gaps
Progress Toward Safe Nanotechnology in the WorkplaceCdc-pdf
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication 2010-104
A Report from the NIOSH Nanotechnology Research Center
Progress Toward Safe Nanotechnology in WorkplaceCdc-pdf
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication 2007-123
A report from the NIOSH Nanotechnology Research Center
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