Guidance on Nanomaterial Hazards and Risks

Abstract

This report provides guidance from NIOSH to the Army on a research and data analysis strategy to provide the information needed to systematically evaluate the hazards, exposures, and potential health risks of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) used in Army materiels. This information will provide support for risk management decision-making. NIOSH and the U.S. Army Public Health Command (PHC) have responsibilities for occupational safety and health related to nanomaterials. NIOSH focuses on workers and PHC focuses on occupational (i.e. soldiers and workers) and environmental risks (civilians and their families). At the present time, there are many uncertainties about hazards, exposures, and risks from nanomaterials. The rapid use of a relatively large number of nanomaterials by the U.S. Army requires a concerted effort to identify the processes and job tasks in which potential hazards may be present and exposures may occur so that appropriate risk management decisions can be made.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 21, 2015
Accession Number
ADA623487

Entities

Organizations

  • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Health Services
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Medical Personnel
  • Metallic Nanoparticles
  • Nanocomposites
  • Nanoparticles
  • Nanotechnology
  • Occupational Safety And Health
  • Test Methods

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science