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US NIOSH reports on explosivity of carbonaceous nanomaterials
A recent post by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) details work over the last decade by scientists at the NIOSH Nanotechnology Research Center (NTRC) studying the explosion hazard of nanocarbons, nanocellulose, and nanometals to fill data gaps on the explosivity of nanomaterials.
Intelligence Bulletin Outlines NIOSH’s Approach to Risk Assessment; Addresses Nanomaterials
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently published Current Intelligence Bulletin (CIB) 69: NIOSH Practices in Occupational Risk Assessment.
NIOSH Study Demonstrates Negative Effects of PFOA on Immune System of Mice
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has found significant health effects from dermal exposures to perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in mice.
NIOSH and Harvard Promote Access to Occupational Health and Safety Information
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has worked since 2012 to expand and update entries on Occupational Safety and Health to promote public accessibility to this information.
NIOSH Seeks Public Comment on Draft Nanotechnology Research Plan for FYs 2018-2025
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is seeking public comment on the draft Nanotechnology Research Plan, “Continuing to Protect the Nanotechnology Workforce: NIOSH Nanotechnology Research Plan for 2018-2025” by June 25, 2018.