Project – Work environment catalogue regarding the handling of nano particles

Nanotool – Guides and inspiration for SME (small & mediumsized enterprises)

Project start October 2008. Expected completion February 2010.

The project’s objective is to develop an online catalogue; to inspire, offer guidance and work as an analytic tool (NANOTOOL) helping to identify and improve work risk and safety aspects of nano handling in production and laboratory environments.

Regndråber

Project Objectives
Success Criteria involves:

  • Gather the most recent National & International information
  • Qualified and use-orientated recommendations on safety and health issues.
  • Precise monitoring of work environmental challenges with regards to nano particle handling
  • Recommendation & guidance based upon scientific knowledge and practical experience

Participants

  • Industriens Branchearbejdsmiljøråd
  • Branchearbejdsmiljørådet for Uddannelse og Forskning
  • Ministeriet for Videnskab, Teknologi og Udvikling (Universitets- og bygningsstyrelsen)
  • Nationale Forskningscenter for Arbejdsmiljø (NFA) www.arbejdsmiljoforskning.dk
  • The Danish Technological Institute, Human Resources Management, project management and coordination

Activities
The work environment catalogue and NANOTOOL addresses safety representatives in a diverse array of manufacturing branches e.g. concrete, paint / polish, plastics / composites, foodstuffs, research & development. Published in an ´easy to understand` language, using interactive and educational tools creating a collection of existing knowledge, tips and advice.

  • Practical identification and valuation of exposure and toxicological dangers
  • Organisation of workplace and work routines
  • Protective devices
  • Safety information from suppliers etc.
  • Introduction to Nano particles and relevant work environment problems