National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

Name: Current Strategies for Engineering Controls in Nanomaterial Production and Downstream Handling Processes — Conclusions and Recommendations
Author: National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

Current Strategies for Engineering Controls in Nanomaterial Production and Downstream Handling Processes… (2011)

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“Current Strategies for Engineering Controls in Nanomaterial Production and Downstream Handling Processes — Conclusions and Recommendations”, published in 2011, is a work by National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. It explores elements such as nanomaterials, engineering and hazards.

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National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Current Strategies for Engineering Controls in Nanomaterial Production and Downstream Handling Processes… (2011)

“ Administrative controls and PPE are frequently used with existing processes where hazards cannot be effectively controlled solely with engineering controls. This could occur when control measures are not feasible or do not reduce exposures to an acceptable level. Administrative controls and PPE programs may be less expensive to establish but, over the long term, can be very costly to sustain. These methods for protecting workers have proven to be less effective than other measures and require significant efforts by the affected workers. ”

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National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Current Strategies for Engineering Controls in Nanomaterial Production and Downstream Handling Processes… (2011)

“ Nanomaterials have properties different from those of the bulk material, making them unique and desirable for specific processes. These same properties may also cause adverse health effects in workers. Currently, the toxicity of many nanomaterials is unknown, but initial research indicates that there may be health concerns related to occupational exposures. Due to the potential for health effects, it is important to control worker exposures to the extent possible. ”

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National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Current Strategies for Engineering Controls in Nanomaterial Production and Downstream Handling Processes… (2011)

“ Respiratory protection should be used to reduce worker exposures to acceptable levels in the absence of effective engineering controls, during the installation or maintenance of engineering controls, for short-duration tasks that make engineering controls impractical, and during emergencies. ”

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National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Current Strategies for Engineering Controls in Nanomaterial Production and Downstream Handling Processes… (2011)

“ Engineering controls are likely the most effective control strategy for nanomaterials. Common controls used in the nanotechnology industry include fume hoods, biological safety cabinets, glove box isolators, glove bags, bag dump stations, and directional laminar flow booths. Each of these controls should be carefully designed and operated properly to be effective. Preventative maintenance schedules should be developed to ensure that engineering controls are operating at design conditions. ”

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National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Current Strategies for Engineering Controls in Nanomaterial Production and Downstream Handling Processes… (2011)

“ While engineering controls serve as primary controls, the administrative and PPE controls provide backup.
Employers should implement the following work practices to control worker exposure to nanomaterials:
Educate workers on the safe handling of engineered nanomaterials to minimize the likelihood of inhalation exposure and skin contact. Provide information to workers on the hazardous properties of the nanomaterials being produced or handled with instruction on how to prevent exposure. ”

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National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Current Strategies for Engineering Controls in Nanomaterial Production and Downstream Handling Processes… (2011)

“ Because nanoparticles have been found to penetrate the skin, items such as gloves, gauntlets, and laboratory clothing or coats should be worn when working with nanoparticles. Good hygiene practices for wearing the protective equipment should be followed. ”

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National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Current Strategies for Engineering Controls in Nanomaterial Production and Downstream Handling Processes… (2011)

“ Respirators in the workplace should be used as part of a comprehensive respiratory protection program. The program should include written standard operating procedures; workplace monitoring; hazard-based selection ”

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