Explosion risks from nanomaterials

exLOPA for explosion risks assessment.

The European Union regulations require safety and health protection of workers who are potentially at risk from explosive atmosphere areas. According to the requirements, the operators of installations where potentially explosive atmosphere can occur are obliged to produce an explosion protection document. The key objective of this document is the assessment of explosion risks. This paper is co...

Risks and control of nanomaterials.

In this issue we bring together 12 articles on nanomaterials and approaches to risk control. The issue opens with a review by Eileen Kuempel and colleagues of the research needs for effective management of these materials. This is followed by two items on tools for control: a review of control banding and a report of discussions on reference values. Then an article describes the development of ...

Inhalation of Silver Nanomaterials—Seeing the Risks

Demand for silver engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) is increasing rapidly in optoelectronic and in health and medical applications due to their antibacterial, thermal, electrical conductive, and other properties. The continued commercial up-scaling of ENM production and application needs to be accompanied by an understanding of the occupational health, public safety and environmental implications...

Nanotechnology: Health and environmental risks of nanomaterials - Research Strategy

Chances and Risks of Nanomaterials for Health and Environment

Nanomaterials have properties that are often very different from normal materials made of the same substance, which can be used to create novel products with exciting properties. However, the health and environmental impact of these nanomaterials is also changed and their potential risk needs to be studied. There is evidence that some nanomaterials can pass through tissue barriers (including th...