Introduction to Safe Handling of Nanomaterials in the Workplace

Course Code: NANO

Course Information

This course will cover aspects of occupational health and safety as they relate to handling nanomaterials. The emphasis is on controlling human exposure. The course begins with an introduction to nanomaterials and the physicochemical properties of the major classes. Major developments in the toxicology and environmental impacts literature will be summarized along with their implications for occupational practice. The next topic is strengths and weaknesses of existing tools for assessing and controlling exposure. Principles of risk management for nanomaterials will be introduced, including emerging topics such as control banding. Major activity in the regulatory and standards arenas will be summarized. The course will conclude with an introduction to essential resources that attendees can consult after the course is over.

When/Where/Fees

Anaheim, CA

Key Topics

• Introduction to nanomaterials.
• Toxicology of nanomaterials: research review
• Environmental impact of nanomaterials: research review
• Assessing and controlling exposure to nanomaterials: strengths/weaknesses of existing technologies
• Risk managements approaches: key elements, control banding.
• Regulations and Standards: key regulatory agencies' activities and standards on nanomaterials.
• Information management in the nanotech workplace: essential resources for further education

Course Instructor(s)

Kristen Kulinowski is a PhD Chemist and director of International Council on Nanotechnology as well as executive director of NSF Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology.

Bruce Lippy Bruce Lippy is a certified industrial hygienist, a certified safety professional and holds a Ph.D. in policy from the University of Maryland.