Recommendations for work place risk assessments for the use of nanomaterials at workplaces
German
Description
The guide provides recommendations for the assessment of workplace risks from handling nanomaterials. It takes into account the latest findings on measurement methods and strategies, and provides a risk assessment procedure. The recommendations are based on the basic principles of occupational health and safety in the sense of the Responsible Care Initiative of the chemical industry. The aim of the recommendations is to support companies.
Other data
Provider
Provider name (English)
Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health — BAuA
Provider name (Original)
Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin BAuA
Type of provider
Provider name (English)
German chemical industry organisation
Provider name (Original)
Verband der Chemischen Industrie VCI
Type of provider
Other type provider
Industrial association
Tasks covered
Not applicable
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Nanoparticles (airborne liquids/solids including smoke or mist)
Hazard - health effects
Not applicable
Exposure route
Inhalation
Substance Description
Nanomaterials
Prevention measures
Level 1. Elimination of hazards
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Level 2. Reducing / minimising the risk by organisational measures, e.g. reducing the number of workers exposed
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Training / guidance
Purpose of the material
Guidance
Target group
Employers
Managers
Safety officers
Supervisor