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Nanotechnology: The Next Big Thing, or Much Ado about Nothing?
, 2006
"... Nanotechnology encompasses an increasingly sophisticated ability to manipulate matter at the nanoscale, resulting in new materials, products and devices that demonstrate new and unusual behaviour. While emerging nanotechnologies have great potential for good, there are increasing concerns that the s ..."
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and management. People involved in making and using these materials need to know what the risks are and how to manage them, if safe nanotechnology-based businesses are to emerge. Yet the challenges faced by the occupational hygiene community in ensuring safe nano-workplaces are substantial. We currently know
PERSPECTIVES Occupational safety and health criteria for responsible development of nanotechnology
"... Abstract Organizations around the world have called for the responsible development of nanotech-nology. The goals of this approach are to emphasize the importance of considering and controlling the potential adverse impacts of nanotechnology in order to develop its capabilities and benefits. A prima ..."
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primary area of concern is the potential adverse impact on workers, since they are the first people in society who are exposed to the potential hazards of nanotechnology. Occupational safety and health criteria for defining what constitutes responsible development of nano-technology are needed
Regulation at Work V5 No3 2006.pub
"... News from the Centre This is the seventeenth edition of the Centre's Newsletter which is produced as part of its mission to monitor and report on developments in OHS regulation. This edition includes the regular updates on OHS regulatory developments, important new research and reports, and si ..."
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at: http:// www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/ Northern Territory -The National Standard for Construction Work [NOHSC: 1016 (2005] has been adopted into regulation in the Northern Territory. The standard is online at http://www.ascc.gov.au Also in the NT -WorkSafe will also regulate electrical and mining
