Pop-Up 1L: Nanomaterial Sampling Strategies, Resources, and Exposure Limits

Jacob Huy Ngo, MPH Pop-up Presenter
BSI America Professional Services Inc. (BSI)
San Jose, CA 
United States of America
 
Mon, 5/20: 3:30 PM - 3:55 PM EDT
Pop-Up Education  
Greater Columbus Convention Center 
Room: Pop-Up Education, Exhibit Hall AB, Aisle 1300 

Description

Nanotechnology has been on the rise in our modern global world and with its increased usage comes a need for understanding what resources are out there to help OEHS professionals informed on how to keep our workforce safe. This session will unpack existing resources, guidelines, and advice for building out an industrial hygiene and safety protocol for workplaces that use or will use nanomaterials, whether it will be monitoring, controls, occupational exposure limits, or best management practices. Tools and resources touched upon will include and come from OSHA, NIOSH, academic research papers, and industry studies.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, the participant will be able to:
1. Summarize key resources and guidelines for an effective nanomaterial safety program 

Content Level

Introductory

Topics

Also part of the Virtual Program
Available as part of AIHA CONNECT OnDemand
Hazard Recognition/Exposure Assessment
Nanotechnology
Standards, Regulations and Legal Issues