Book description
This book tackles the debate over nanotechnology's environmental, health and safety (EHS) by thoroughly explaining EHS issues, financial implications, foreseeable risks (i.e. exposure, dose, hazards of nanomaterials), and the implications of occupational hygiene precautions and consumer protections.
Real-world case studies are included, e.g. the discussion of a leading chemical company's unusual pairing with the USA's largest environmental NGO, and an innovative program designed for small- to mid-sized businesses, which became a model approach for proactive nanotechnology EHS risk management.
- Considers the potential of nanotechnology from multiple perspectives (NGO, insurance industry, small business, etc)
- Provides guidance and advice for appropriate, proactive risk management strategies
- Reviews toxicological studies and industrial initiatives, documented with actual case studies
- Of significant interest to CEOs/CTOs of technology companies (SMEs), Health and Safety officers of technology companies (SMEs), Government officials (HSE), Toxicology experts, and venture capitalists
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Table of Contents
- Published Titles
- Micro- and Nanotechnologies
- Foreword
- Series Editor's Preface
- Preface
- List of Contributors
- Section 1: Risks
- Section 2: Regulation
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Section 3: Management
- Chapter 5: Nanotechnology Risk Management: An Insurance Industry Perspective
- Chapter 6: Industry-Led Initiative for Occupational Health and Safety
- Chapter 7: Nanotechnology Risk Management and Small Business: A Case Study on the NanoSafe Framework
- Chapter 8: A Case Study of a Nanoscale- Research Facility Safety through Design and Operation
- Index
Product information
- Title: Nanotechnology Environmental Health and Safety
- Author(s):
- Release date: November 2009
- Publisher(s): William Andrew
- ISBN: 9780815519829
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