Health & Safety Newsletter
April 23, 2009

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Managing exposure to nanoparticles in the workplace
It is estimated that approximately 2 million workers will be employed in nanotechnology industries worldwide in the next fifteen years. A new study reviews an existing framework of occupational risk management and describes possible methods for controlling exposure to nanomaterials in workplaces. The manufacture and use of nanomaterials is increasing. Although this is creating more jobs, those working in these industries are likely to experience the earliest and greatest exposures. Little is known about the consequences of exposure to nanomaterials in the workplace, but it is vital that risk management ...
Are carbon nanotubes the `new asbestos`?
The demand for carbon nanotubes is increasing because they have unusual properties, such as unique electrical properties. However, their needle-like shape is similar to asbestos, raising questions about their safety. A recent study conducted on mice indicates that a specific type of carbon nanotube does have asbestos-like effects, but further research is needed to assess whether this is also the case for humans. Carbon nanotubes (CNT) are cylindrical carbon molecules, typically a few nanometres in diameter (1 nanometre = 1 millionth of a millimetre). They are very strong, conduct heat efficiently ...
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