Filling the knowledge gaps for safe nanotechnology in the workplace
a progress report from the NIOSH Nanotechnology Research Center, 2004-2011
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Contributions
- Nanotechnology Research Center (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) - Contributor
Publication
2012 - Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH, Ohio
Language
English
Word Count
103,250 words, Guess
Page Count
413 pages
Identifiers
- Library of Congress Control Number2013433200
- OCLC Control Number816500168
- Open LibraryOL30962013M
Classifications
- LCCT174.7 .F55 2012
Description
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.
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Series Statement
- DHHS (NIOSH) publication -- no. 2013-101
- DHHS publication -- no. (NIOSH) 2013-101.
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