The Vireo Advisors blog brings you the latest news and developments in safe, sustainable and bio-based materials and products including novel foods and sustainable nanomaterials.
CDC suggests some child-care centers can reopen safely
A report by the CDC suggests that some child-care centers could reopen safely in areas where COVID-19 infection is contained.
Are you wearing a face mask?
Wearing a cloth face mask protects the people around you, in case you’re one of the perhaps 50% of people who are infected with coronavirus but have no symptoms.
To mask or not to mask, is that the question? Maybe ask “when, and how”
Here is my view on this, as an Environmental Health Scientist and expert in nanoparticle safety (Yes, viruses are nanoparticles!).
Occupational Exposure Limits and Nanomaterials
In the workplace, occupational exposure limits (OEL) are put in place in order to prevent the worker from handling the material in such a way that may cause harm to them.