Dear Shavesha,

Depending on nature of your question, there is a  lot of information
available from a number of sources:
NIOSH: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/nanotech/
ICON: http://icon.rice.edu/
Woodrow Wilson Center: http://www.nanotechproject.org/
UK HSE: http://www.hse.gov.uk/horizons/nanotech.htm

What really matters is what you mean by 'nanotechnology' because there
are many things being done under that name. What is surfacing as
important in the workplace health and safety arena is the proper
management of nanomaterials (engineered nanoparticles and nanofibers)
and evaluating the potential risks that may be present based on what is
known about these materials, how they are handled or processed, and how
they are managed. Addressing nanomaterials as part of your overall risk
management plan, whether you are manufacturing the materials or bringing
them onto your site, is a key starting point.  I suspect your HS&E
resources at NASA can help with your question.

Regards,

Chuck Geraci

Charles L. Geraci, Ph.D., CIH
Nanotechnology Research Center &
Chief, Document Development Branch
NIOSH
4676 Columbia Parkway
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
E-mail: CGeraci**At_Symbol_Here**cdc.gov
Phone: 513-533-8339
FAX: 513-533-8230 

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Looney, Bill
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Shavesha,

I'm working on ENSR's "nanotech initiative" and we have tons of info as
well as practical experience.  Please contact either Drs. Brenda Barry
or Betsy Ruffle in our Risk Division at our Westford, MA headquarters
and they can fix you up.

They can both can be reached through the main number - 978.589.3000

Bill

William C. Looney
Senior Program Manager
262-523-2040 ext 222
 
ENSR
W239 N2890 Pewaukee Road, Unit D
Pewaukee, WI  53072
262-523-2040
262-523-2059 (fax)
262-893-0658 (mobile)
http://www.ensr.aecom.com/

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Shavesha Rutledge
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 8:22 AM
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Subject: [DCHAS-L] Nanotechnology safety

Doe anyone have any information about the safety of Nanotechnology in
the workplace? 

Shavesha L. Rutledge, Ph.D.  
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Parts, Packaging & Assembly Technologies Office Aerospace Engineer, AST,
Reliability Code 562 Bld. 22 Rm 040 Greenbelt, Maryland 20771
Phone:  301-286-4280
Fax:  301-286-9778
Email:  Shavesha.L.Rutledge**At_Symbol_Here**nasa.gov

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