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| Reviews of Nano Health & Safety Protocols and Good Practices |
| American Industrial Hygiene Association. Website. |
| ACS, Committee on Chemical Safety. (August 2006). Lab safety guidelines for handling nanomaterials. Website. |
| Ellenbecker, M. (December 2006). Controls and Practices Overview. International Conference on Nanotechnology Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety: Research to Practice. Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Presentation. |
| IRSST. (Ongoing). Development of a best practices guide for the safe handling of nanoparticles. More information. |
| IRSST. (September 2006). Nanoparticles - Actual Knowledge about Occupational Health and Safety Risks and Prevention Measures. Report. |
| MIT. Potential Risks of Nanomaterials and How to Safely Handle Materials of Uncertain Toxicity. Website. |
| - NEW - NanoSafe. (January 2008). Safe Production and Use of Nanomaterials. Are conventional protective devices such as fibrous filter media, respirator cartridges, protective clothing and gloves also efficient for nanoaerosols? Report |
| NanoSafe. (March 2007). Safe production and use of nanomaterials. Newsletter. |
| - NEW - Sarahan, P.C. (July 2008). Nanotechnology Safety: A Framework for Identifying and Complying with Workplace Safety Requirements. Nanotechnology Law & Business, 5(2). Abstract. |
| - NEW - Schulte,P., Geraci, C., Zumwalde, R., Hoover, M., Kuempel, E. (April 2008). Occupational Risk Management of Engineered Nanoparticles. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 5(4): 239-249. Abstract. |
University of Wisconsin - Madison, CSHEMA, Iowa State University, The University of Toledo, The University of Akron. (May 2007).  . Website - Videos from the conference |
| Universities & research center protocols |
| - NEW - Center for High-Rate Nanomanufacturing. (November 2007). Interim Best Practices for Working with Nanoparticles. Draft Document. |
| Center for High-Rate Nanomanufacturing. Dermal and Respiratory Protection in Handling Nanomaterials (2006). Slides. |
| Clemson University. (October 2006). Research involving hazardous agents - Instructions, Checklists and Forms for completion. Protocol. |
| Florida State University. Nanosafety Program. Website. |
| Hong-Kong University of Science & Technology. (November 2006). Safety & Environmental Protection Office. Safety & Environmental Protection Manual. Chapter 21 Nanomaterial and Nanotechnology. Precautionary Measures & HKUST Nanosafety Program. |
| Institute of Physics of the Complex Matter. (Switzerland). Rules for Working Safely with Complex Matter. Rules. |
| MIT. Potential Risks of Nanomaterials and How to Safely Handle Materials of Uncertain Toxicity. Website. |
| Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. (December 2005). Environmental Health and Safety Issues, Precautions Taken at the Molecular Foundry to Limit Risk. Precautions. |
| Nanoscale Science Research Centers (Department of Energy). (June 2007). Approach to Nanomaterial ES&H. Document. |
| National Cancer Institute at Frederick. (June 2006). Working with nanomaterials. Procedures. |
| Stanford University. (2004). Nanotechnology: Safety and Risk Management Overview. Presentation. |
| Texas A&M. (2005). Interim Guideline for Working Safely with Nanotechnology. Guideline. |
| University of California. (2004). Draft Health and Safety Guidelines for Nanotechnology Research at the National Laboratories operated by the University of California. Draft Guidelines. |
| University of Dayton, Nonmetallic Materials Division. Nanotechnology Health and Safety Guidelines. Website. |
| University of Delaware. (November 2006). Standard operating procedure for the use and synthesis of engineered nanomaterials. Procedure. |
| University of Minnesota Nanofabrication Center. (2004). Laboratory Safety Plan. Plan. |
| University of Minnesota Nanofabrication Center. (2004). Safety manual and emergency response procedures. Manual. |
| University of Wisconsin - Madison, CSHEMA, Iowa State University, The University of Toledo, The University of Akron. (May 2007). . Website - Videos from the conference |
| Virginia Commonwealth University. Nanotechnology and Nanoparticles – Safe Working Practices Information Page. (Revised October 2006). Information Page. |
| Companies protocols & practices |
| Altairnano. (December 2006). The Value of HS&E in Building a Nanotechnology Business. International Conference on Nanotechnology Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety: Research to Practice. Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Presentation. |
| Altairnano. (December 2006). Developing an HS&E Program during Scale-Up and Production. International Conference on Nanotechnology Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety: Research to Practice. Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Presentation. |
| BASF. Guide to safe manufacture and for activities involving nanoparticles at workplaces in BASF AG. Guide. |
| Degussa. (December 2006). Practice in a Chemical Trust: DEGUSSA (Germany). Nanostructured Materials: Occupational Safety. Workshop on Nanomaterials and Environment: Handling and Management in Research Facilities, Brussels. Presentation. |
| DuPont. (December 2006). Industry Nanoparticle Occupational Safety & Health Consortium Update. International Conference on Nanotechnology Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety: Research to Practice. Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Presentation. |
| DuPont - Environmental Defense Nano Partnership. (February 2007). NanoRisk Framework. Draft. |
| IP Nanoker. Nanomaterials and health & safety. Webpage. |
| Johnson & Johnson. (December 2006). Managing the Incorporation of NanoMaterials into Products. International Conference on Nanotechnology Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety: Research to Practice. Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Presentation. |
| Luna Innovations - Nano Safe. (December 2006). Luna Innovations NanoSafe Framework for Managing EHS Risks. International Conference on Nanotechnology Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety: Research to Practice. Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Presentation. |
| ORC Worldwide. Nanotechnology Consensus Workplace Safety Guidelines. Website. |
| The Innovation Society Ltd (Switzerland) and TÜV SÜD (Germany). (2007). CENARIOS®. Certifiable Risk Management and Monitoring System for Nanotechnologies. Fact Sheet. |
| TÜV SÜD. (2007). CENARIOS®. Website. |
| - NEW - VCI (German Chemical Industry Association). (March 2008). Responsible Production and Use of Nanomaterials. Report. |
| - NEW - VCI (German Chemical Industry Association). (February 2008). Guidance for the Passing on of Information along the Supply Chain in the Handling of Nanomaterials via Safety Data Sheets. Report. |
| - NEW - VCI (German Chemical Industry Association). (February 2008). Guidance for a Tiered Gathering of Hazard Information for the Risk Assessment of Nanomaterials. Report. |
| - NEW - VCI (German Chemical Industry Association). (February 2008). Implementing Responsible Care® for a Responsible Production and Use of Nanomaterials. Report. |
| VCI (German Chemical Industry Association). (August 2007). Guidance for Handling and Use of Nanomaterials at the Workplace. Report. |
| Governmental Perspectives |
| BAuA (German Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) and the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI). (2007). Guidance for handling and use of nanomaterials at the workplace. Report. |
| BAuA (German Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health). (2007). Working Programme 2007-2010 for safe, healthy and competitive workplaces. Report. |
| BAuA (German Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health). (December 2007). Nanotechnology: Health and Environmental Risks of Nanoparticles – Research Strategy. Presentation. |
| - NEW - British Standards Institute, UK. (December 2007). Guide to safe handling and disposal of manufactured nanomaterials. Guide. |
| City of Berkeley. (April 2007). Introduction to Manufactured Nanoscale Material Health & Safety Disclosure For the reporting period of June 1, 2007-June 2, 2008. Manufactured Nanoscale material Disclosure Guidelines. |
| Department of Energy. Nanoscale Science Research Centers. (June 2007). Approach to Nanomaterial ES&H. Document. |
| European Commission - DG Enterprise. (December 2006). Nanomaterials in EU Chemicals Legislation: Aspects for Worker Protection. Workshop on Nanomaterials and Environment: Handling and Management in Research Facilities, Brussels. Presentation. |
| Health and Safety Executive. (2004). Nanotechnology - Information Note. UK. Note. |
| NICNAS (Australian National Industrial Notification and Assessment Scheme). (January 2007). Summary of call for information on the use of Nanomaterials. Information Sheet. |
| NIOSH. (2008). Safe Nanotechnology in the Workplace. An Introduction for Employers, Managers, and Safety and Health Professionals. Report. |
| NIOSH. (2007). Progress Toward Safe Nanotechnology in the Workplace. Report. |
| NIOSH. (December 2006). Medical Evaluations and Worker Surveillance. International Conference on Nanotechnology Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety: Research to Practice. Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Presentation. |
| NIOSH. (December 2006). Hazard Evaluation; Exposure Measurements. International Conference on Nanotechnology Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety: Research to Practice. Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Presentation. |
| NIOSH and RAND. (2006). Nanomaterials in the Workplace Policy and Planning Workshop on Occupational Safety and Health. Report. |
| NIOSH and University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI). (2005). Health hazard evaluation report. Report. |
| OECD. (December 2005). The Safety of Manufactured Nanomaterials: Building Co-operation, Co-ordination and Communication. Report. |
| Washington State Dept. of Labor and Industries. (2005). Nanotechnology Safety. Online Safety Course. |
| WISHA. Nanotechnology Safety. Safety Notes on an Emerging Technology. Notes. |
| Union perspectives |
| AFL CIO. (December 2006). Worker Training. What must workers learn when our knowledge is incomplete? International Conference on Nanotechnology Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety: Research to Practice. Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Presentation. |
| European Trade Union Institute. Nanotechnologies and workers' health. Website. |
| Hazards. Hazards Magazine. |
| Trades union Congress, UK. (May 2006). Toxic warnings for nano industry. Briefing document. |
| News Articles |
| QuantumSphere Completes Baseline Facility Review and Nanomaterial Workplace Testing with NIOSH. (March 2007). Article. |
| Nanotech Raises Worker-Safety Questions. Washington Post (April 2006). Article. |
