A5002229416- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications
- Chemical Safety and Risk Management
- Air Quality Monitoring and Forecasting
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols
- Odor and Emission Control Technologies
- Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management
- Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
- Nanotechnology research and applications
- Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
- Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications
- Vehicle emissions and performance
- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Risk and Safety Analysis
- Quality and Safety in Healthcare
- Climate Change and Geoengineering
- Electrochemical Analysis and Applications
- Water Treatment and Disinfection
- Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology
- Occupational Health and Performance
- Medical Imaging and Analysis
- Nuclear and radioactivity studies
- Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact
- Analytical chemistry methods development
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2010-2023
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
2010-2023
Health Effects Institute
2013
Purdue University West Lafayette
2013
University of Minnesota System
2013
Harvard University Press
2013
RTI International
1989-1999
Research Triangle Park Foundation
1990-1994
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducted field studies at 12 sites using the Nanoparticle Emission Assessment Technique (NEAT) to characterize emissions during processes where engineered nanomaterials were produced or used. A description of NEAT appears in Part this issue. Field research development laboratories, pilot plants, manufacturing facilities handling carbon nanotubes (single-walled multi-walled), nanofibers, fullerenes, nanopearls, metal oxides,...
There are currently no exposure limits specific to engineered nanomaterial nor any national or international consensus standards on measurement techniques for nanomaterials in the workplace. However, facilities engaged production and use of have expressed an interest learning whether potential worker exists. To assist with answering this question, National Institute Occupational Safety Health established a nanotechnology field research team whose primary goal was visit evaluate release...
Organizations around the world have called for responsible development of nanotechnology. The goals this approach are to emphasize importance considering and controlling potential adverse impacts nanotechnology in order develop its capabilities benefits. A primary area concern is impact on workers, since they first people society who exposed hazards Occupational safety health criteria defining what constitutes needed. This article presents five criterion actions that should be practiced by...
Engineered nanomaterial emission and exposure characterization studies have been completed at more than 60 different facilities by the National Institute for Occupational Safety Health (NIOSH). These experiences provided NIOSH opportunity to refine an earlier published technique, Nanoparticle Emission Assessment Technique (NEAT 1.0), into a comprehensive technique assessing worker workplace exposures engineered nanomaterials. This change is reflected in new name Nanomaterial Exposure 2.0)...
Workers, particularly outdoor workers, are among the populations most disproportionately affected by climate-related hazards. However, scientific research and control actions to comprehensively address these hazards notably absent. To assess this absence, a seven-category framework was developed in 2009 characterize literature published from 1988 through 2008. Using framework, second assessment examined 2014, current one examines 2014 2021. The objectives were present that updates related...
Material safety data sheets (MSDSs) provide employers, employees, emergency responders, and the general public with basic information about hazards associated chemicals that are used in workplace a part of every-day commerce. They primary resource by health, safety, environmental professionals communicating making risk management decisions. Engineered nanomaterials represent growing class materials being manufactured introduced into multiple business sectors. MSDSs were obtained from total...
Abstract In early 2006, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health created a field research team whose mission is to visit variety of facilities engaged in production, handling, or use engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) conduct initial emission exposure assessments identify candidate sites further study. To assessments, developed Nanoparticle Emission Assessment Technique (NEAT), which has been used at numerous sample multiple nanomaterials. Data collected four facilities,...
Conceptually, the initial phase of nanomaterial occupational safety and health research is now largely completed next targeting more refined starting. The pending question what critical that should be conducted to move field forward advance worker protection. Research needed further understand toxic effects nanomaterials. There also need for exposure data, data on prevalence use controls prevent exposures. One growing area needs attention determination ENM in additive manufacturing. Overall,...
Occupational exposure to engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) is considered a new and challenging occurrence. Preliminary information from laboratory studies indicates that workers exposed some kinds of ENMs could be at risk adverse health effects. To protect the nanomaterial workforce, precautionary management approach warranted given newness emergence nanotechnology, naturalistic view useful. Employers have primary responsibility for providing safe healthy workplace. This achieved by...
In 2012, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued revised Hazard Communication Standard to bring US in closer alignment with Globally Harmonized System of Classification Labeling Chemicals, make exchange health safety information more effective. To evaluate impact this change on reliability accuracy data sheets, a sample sheets specific engineered nanomaterials was obtained by using an internet search engine subsequently evaluated. These were evaluated modified Kimlisch et...
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTDevelopment of a method for the sampling and analysis sulfur dioxide nitrogen from ambient airJoseph E. Sickles, Peter M. Grohse, Laura L. Hodson, Cynthia A. Salmons, Kelly W. Cox, Ann R. Turner, Eva D. EstesCite this: Anal. Chem. 1990, 62, 4, 338–346Publication Date (Print):February 15, 1990Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 15 February...
AbstractExposure to engineered nanomaterials (substances with at least one dimension of 1–100 nm) has been increased interest, the recent growth in production and use worldwide. Various organizations have recommended methods minimize exposure nanomaterials. The purpose this study was evaluate available data examine extent which studied U.S. companies (which represent a small fraction all using certain forms nanomaterials) follow guidelines for reducing occupational exposures that issued by...
In collaboration with RTI International, the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) administered a survey to North American companies working nanomaterials assess health safety practices. The results would contribute understanding impact of efforts made by NIOSH Nanotechnology Research Center (NTRC) in communicating occupational (OHS) considerations workers when handling these materials. survey, developed RAND Corporation, was conducted online from September...
An intensive field study was conducted in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina the fall of 1986. Ambient concentrations following constituents were obtained: nitric acid, nitrous nitrogen dioxide, sulfur ammonia, hydrogen ion, and particulate nitrate, sulfate, ammonium. Results collected using annular denuder system (ADS) transition flow reactor (TFR) are presented compared. Both types samplers had operational detection limits on daily (22-hour) samples that generally below 1 μg m-3...
Schulte, Paul A. PhD; Trout, Douglas B. MD, MHS; Hodson, Laura L. MSPH, CIH Author Information