Knowledge
SAFENANO Knowledge Base
Providing an independent and impartial resource on nanotechnology environment, health and safety issues.
Focussed on interpreting and disseminating emerging scientific evidence about the potential risks to health and the environment arising from the development and use of nanotechnology, the SAFENANO Knowledge Base provides a wide range of current and emerging information through a number of key offerings:
Introduction and key principles, commentary and links to guidance for safe handling, exposure, hazard and risks.
Latest developments in substance and product, workplace and environmental regulations on nanoparticles and nanomaterials.
Principles of governance for nanotechnologies and information on published governance frameworks and resources.
An introduction to this emerging area, with commentary on areas of focus for standardisation bodies and links to standards.
Reading list of key papers and reports links to other major websites, multimedia sources, FAQs and a nano-EHS Glossary.