[ICONNews-l] Register Now! ACS Short Course - Intro to Safe Handling of Nanomaterials in the Workplace - Anaheim - March 28, 2011 - NanoThailand - The International NanoScience Community

We wanted to bring to your attention that Kristen Kulinowski, ICON Director, will be teaching a short course at the ACS National Meeting in Anaheim, California on March 28, 2011. The topic is “Introduction to Safe Handling of Nanomaterials in the Workplace” and will be co-taught by Bruce Lippy.

We encourage you to register now for this short course, which is being offered at a bargain price – use the following link to get more information about the course and to register: http://www.proed.acs.org/courses/course_overview.cfm?course_code=NANO or see information below.

As always, we thank you for your interest in ICON.

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

	Dates/Times/Locations

	March 28, 2011
	Check-in opens at 7:30 a.m. on the day of the course. Course runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

	Event Location:
	Hilton Anaheim
	777 Convention Way
	Anaheim, CA 92802

	Hotel Reservations: Discount room reservations can be made through the ACS Housing Connection.

	Fees

	Standard Registration:	$695

	The course fee includes a course binder and a continental breakfast each day. Five for Four! Register five people for one course, one person for five courses, or any combination in between and your fifth registration is free. Note: This discount is only available if you register by fax or mail and mention this discount. May not be combined with any other offer.

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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.

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