Guidance on working safely with manufactured nanomaterials (MNMs) has been issued by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion.
This Guidance document offers an overview of the issues surrounding the safe use of MNMs in the workplace, sets out the broad outlines of preventive action and provides a practical tool for complying with specific aspects of ensuring workers" safety, such as risk assessment and risk management. This may be of particular value to those who may not have an in-depth technical understanding of the issues involved, and may assist in ensuring compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) legislation when dealing with MNMs. In particular, this Guidance should assist in addressing any specific risks or concerns about nanomaterials and thus help ensure that they are adequately controlled at the workplace.
The non-binding guide for employers and health and safety practitioners outlines the steps involved in the risk assessment and management processes, provides practical advice on ensuring worker safety and includes examples of applications of MNMs. It is available to download here: https://bit.ly/2QzFGqt
