Автор не указан. — NIOSH, 2013. — 96 p.This document discusses approaches and strategies to protect workers from potentially harmful exposures during nanomaterial manufacturing, use, and handling processes. Its purpose is to provide the best available current knowledge of how workers may be exposed and provide guidance on exposure control and evaluation. It is intended to be used as a reference by plant managers and owners who are responsible for making decisions regarding capital allocations, as well as health and safety professionals, engineers, and industrial hygienists who are specifically charged with protecting worker health in this new and growing field. Because little has been published on exposure controls in the production and use of nanomaterials, this document focuses on applications that have relevance to the field of nanotechnology and on engineering control technologies currently used, and known to be effective, in other industries. This document also addresses other approaches to worker protection, such as the use of administrative controls and personal protective equipment.Contents
Foreword
Executive Summary
List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Abbreviations
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Exposure Control Strategies and the Hierarchy of Controls
Nanotechnology Processes and Engineering Controls
Control Evaluations
Conclusions and Recommendations
References
Appendix: Sources for Risk Management Guidance
Appendix: Sources of Guidance for Control Design
