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Intelligence Bulletin Outlines NIOSH’s Approach to Risk Assessment; Addresses Nanomaterials

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently published Current Intelligence Bulletin (CIB) 69: NIOSH Practices in Occupational Risk Assessment.

Nanomaterials, Risk Analysis, NanoEHS News, GuidanceJames EdeApril 7, 2020NIOSH, nanomaterials, nanotoxicology, nanomaterial risk assessment, in vitro, in vivoComment

NIOSH Study Demonstrates Negative Effects of PFOA on Immune System of Mice

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has found significant health effects from dermal exposures to perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in mice.

Environment, Risk AnalysisJames EdeFebruary 28, 2020NIOSH, Negative Effects of PFOA on Immune System of Mice, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), chemical polymerization, dermal exposure to PFOAComment

NIOSH and Harvard Promote Access to Occupational Health and Safety Information

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has worked since 2012 to expand and update entries on Occupational Safety and Health to promote public accessibility to this information.

LeadershipJames EdeJanuary 14, 2019Wikipedia, Vireo Advisors, NIOSH, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Pubic Health, Introduction to the Workplace Environment, Occupational Safety and Health, heavy metal exposure in electronic waste processing facilities, exposure of U.S. Air Force pilots to hydrazine, rocket fuelComment

NIOSH Seeks Public Comment on Draft Nanotechnology Research Plan for FYs 2018-2025

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is seeking public comment on the draft Nanotechnology Research Plan, “Continuing to Protect the Nanotechnology Workforce: NIOSH Nanotechnology Research Plan for 2018-2025” by June 25, 2018.

James EdeMay 16, 2018NIOSH, Draft Nanotechnology Research Plan for FYs 2018-2025, public comment, Federal Register, Vireo Advisors, new hazards and related health risks to nanomaterial workers, engineered nanomaterials, risks, epidemiologic studies for nanomaterial workers, June 25, 2018Comment

NIOSH Appoints Dr. Chuck Geraci to serve as Associate Director for Emerging Technologies

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has appointed Dr. Chuck Geraci to serve as Associate Director for Emerging Technologies.

Nanomaterials, Nanotechnology, LeadershipJames EdeMay 14, 2018NIOSH, Dr. Chuck Geraci, Associate Director of Emerging Technologies, nanomaterial manufacturing, advanced biotechnology, robotics, digital manufacturing, and new work organizational models, Emerging Technologies Branch in the Education and Information Division (EID)Comment

“Controlling Health Hazards When Working with Nanomaterials: Questions to Ask Before You Start”: NIOSH Resource Poster

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has published a resource for those who work with nanomaterials on how to prevent exposures.

Guidance, Nanomaterials, Risk AnalysisJames EdeMarch 27, 2018NIOSH, nanomaterials, occupational health and safety practices with nanomaterials, prevent exposures, engineering and administrative controls, personal protective equipment, Vireo Advisors, safely work with nanomaterialsComment

NIOSH Engineering Controls Program: Working to Place Barriers between Workers and Hazards

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has released a one-pager entitled “NIOSH Engineering Controls Program” which summarizes the recent activities of the program and reviews the program priorities regarding silica exposure in U.S. highway production.

GuidanceJames EdeNovember 3, 2017NIOSH, NIOSH Engineering Controls Program, U.S. highway production, hazardous occupational conditions, occupational safety, occupational exposureComment

Inhalation of Cellulose Nanomaterials: Vireo Advisors Safety Spotlight 

In this post, we update our knowledge on inhalation of cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) and cellulose nano/micro fibril (CNF/CMF) dusts and discuss best practices for working safely with them.

Commercialization, Environment, Guidance, Nanomaterials, Nanotechnology, Risk AnalysisJames EdeJune 2, 20172016 TAPPI Conferebce on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials, Inhalation of Cellulose Nanomaterials: Vireo Advisors Safety Spotlight, Vireo, P3 Nano, nanocrystal (CNC) and cellulose nano/micro fibril (CNF/CMF) dusts, CN hazards, worker safety, occupational exposure, Commercialization, roadmap, roadmap of the health and environmental safety of CNs, poorly soluble low toxicity (PSLT) dusts, respiratory protection, occupational exposure limit, Experimental setup, Particle and Fibre Toxicology, NIOSH, Nanotechnology, Efforts by P3Nano on the Safe and Responsible Commercialization of CNs, Günter Oberdörster, Professor Emeritus of the University of Rochester, USDA, US Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Memorandum of Understanding, Safety Data Sheets for CNC/CNF, Kimberly Ong, Jo Anne Shatkin, James EdeComment