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Corporate Authors:
Nanotechnology Research Center (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health;
Nanotechnology Research Center (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; Less -
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.
Content Notes:
"November 2012." Also available via the World Wide Web. as an Acrobat .pdf file (16.7 MB, 435 p.).
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Adverse Effects
Environmental Aspects
Health Aspects
Industrial Hygiene
Industrial Safety
Nanoparticles
Nanostructures
Nanotechnology
Occupational Exposure
Prevention & Control
Safety Measures
Standards
Toxicity
Nanoparticles/Adverse Effects
Nanoparticles/Environmental Aspects/United States
Nanoparticles/Toxicity
Nanostructures/Adverse Effects
Nanostructures/Toxicity
Nanotechnology/Environmental Aspects/United States
Nanotechnology/Health Aspects/United States
Nanotechnology/Safety Measures
Nanotechnology/Standards/United States
Occupational Exposure/Prevention & Control/United States

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DHHS publication ; no. (NIOSH) 2013-101;
Document Type:
Report;
Name as Subject:
Nanotechnology Research Center (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health);
Place as Subject:
United States;
Collection(s):
Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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urn:sha256:a3770012fb0fd453abc08a8eaeb75bc67c9cd614e821fba787cb2a55a117f644
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