Silver nanoparticles: no more than 0.9 μg/m3 over 8 hours to protect workers’ health

18/05/2021

Brief

nanosilver occupational health prevention risks vigilance

Because of the adverse lung and liver effects of nano silver, the U.S. National Institute of Occupational Health (NIOSH) has established an occupational exposure limit value (OELV) recommendation for silver nanoparticles of 0.9 ^μg/m3 over an 8-hour weighted average concentration.

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Upcoming Nano Agenda

Juin

2024

Managing the risks associated with nanomaterials (CEA, Grenoble)

Grenoble

Training

Awareness-raising aimed at personnel in contact with nanomaterials during research, formulation, production, maintenance, cleaning, upkeep, etc., as well as safety coordinators or engineers, facility managers, heads of laboratories where nanoparticles are handled.
Organizers: INSTN Grenoble (CEA)
On the agenda: potential impact on health; metrology and protection; control of potential risks associated with nanomaterials; consideration of societal aspects.
Website: https://instn.cea.fr/formation/maitrise-des-risques-lies-aux-nanomateriaux-sensibilisation