For more information about how to work safely with nanomaterials, please use the resources listed below. If you have questions or concerns related to nanotechnology safety, contact the RTNN at rtnanonetwork@ncsu.edu.
On Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 2:00-3:15pm (EDT), the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office is hosting a free webinar entitled “Working Safely with Nanomaterials in the Laboratory.” NC State’s Ken Kretchman will join other experts to discuss this topic and answer your questions. For more information and to register, please visit the event website.
NC State
- Working Safely with Engineered Nanostructures
- Environmental Health & Safety Website
- Contact: Ken Kretchman (kwkretch@ncsu.edu)
Duke
- Safe Use of Nanomaterials
- Occupational & Environmental Safety Office Website
- Contact: Occupational Hygiene and Safety Division (919-684-5996)
UNC-Chapel Hill
- Nanotechnology Safety
- Environmental Health & Safety Website
- Contact: Chemical Safety (chemsafety@unc.edu)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have also published a pamphlet on Safe Nanotechnology in the Workplace.