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Nanomaterials Safety

Program Contacts

Nate Siladke (626) 395-2430

EH&S Office (626) 395-6727

Online Resources

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) - Nanotechnology

National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health - Approaches to Safe Nanotechnology, Managing the Health and Safety Concerns Associated with Engineered Nanomaterials (March 2009)

California Department of Toxic Substances Control - DTSC and Nanotechnology

United Stated Department of Labor

American Chemical Society Nanotechnology Safety Resources

Environmental Protection Agency - Nanotechnology

National Nanotechnology Initiative

The Nanomaterials Safety Program is designed to minimize the health risk to employees, students, and the public from potential exposure to nanomaterials that are used in research laboratories. This web site is designed to inform researchers on proper handling, safety precautions, and waste disposal.