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Staying safe with nanotechnology


Knowledge of the potential hazards and exposures presented by nanomaterials is developing rapidly, but the full picture of risks and how to manage them is often incomplete and the decision on what to do is down to you.

SAFENANO can provide you with comprehensive and responsive expertise to support your needs to staying safe with nanotechnology.

The key issues to consider…

Risks:
  • Whether your nanomaterials are safe
  • Whether you have adequately identified and controlled any potential hazard and exposure

Regulation: 
  • What existing legislation you have to comply with

Responsibility:
  • Whether you have carried out the appropriate workplace exposure assessments?
  • Whether you have suitable procedures in place for handling and disposing of nanomaterials


Find out more information about these key issues and others by downloading our Nanosafety Test.


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