Aug 7, 2024 · Nanotechnology Research Center Anniversary. To celebrate our 20th anniversary, NIOSH has developed a series of blogs and videos highlighting the accomplishments and future directions of the NTRC. We also hosted a Health and Safety Summit at the University of Cincinnati on October 9-10, 2024 (Nanotechnology day).

Aug 9, 2024 · NIOSH conducts nanotechnology research and develops methods to control or eliminate exposures to nanoparticles. Nanoparticles are extremely small particles (between 1 and 100 nanometers) designed to have certain new or unique characteristics, like strength, elasticity, or …

Feb 15, 2024 · Nanotechnology guidance and publication resources. NIOSH. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 established NIOSH as a research agency focused on the study of worker safety and health, and empowering employers and …

Research on the potential applications of nanotechnology continues to expand rapidly worldwide. New nanotechnology consumer products emerge at a rate of three to four per week. Over the course of the next decade, nanotechnology could have a $1 trillion impact on the global economy and em - ploy two million workers—half of them residing in the ...

Nanotechnology Research Plan for 2018–2025 as a roadmap to advance (1) understanding of nanotechnology-related toxicology and workplace exposures and (2) imple-mentation of appropriate risk management practices during the discovery, development, and com-mercialization of engineered nanomaterials along their product lifecycle.

Jan 23, 2019 · Continuing to protect the nanotechnology workforce: NIOSH nanotechnology research plan for 2018–2025. By Hodson L, Geraci C, Schulte P. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication 2019-116, https://doi ...

Jun 6, 2014 · The document serves a dual purpose: it is a summary of NIOSH’s current thinking and interim recommendations; and it is a request from NIOSH to occupational safety and health practitioners, researchers, product innovators and manufacturers, employers, workers, interest group members, and the general public to exchange information that will ...

May 15, 2024 · What is the Health Topics A-Z Index? The Health Topics A-Z Index is a navigational and informational tool that makes the CDC.gov website easier to use.

Apr 7, 2024 · A second pillar is comprehensive exposure assessments performed by the NIOSH Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Field Studies Team at ten different additive manufacturing sites. Fieldwork allows NIOSH to fill knowledge gaps on real-world technologies, uses, and exposures.

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