The GoodNanoGuide An Introduction to a Novel Concept
Jul 07, 2015
The GoodNanoGuide
An Introduction to a Novel Concept
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International Council on Nanotechnology
All stakeholders communicate and
cooperate in nanotechnology EHS
A global perspective on the
potential risks of nanotechnology
Stewardship for sustainable
nanotechnology
High quality technical information
and knowledge for all levels
Developing and communicating information regarding potential environmental and
health risks of nanotechnology to foster risk reduction and maximize societal benefit.
INCLUSIVE GLOBAL
TECHNICAL PROACTIVE
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Quality Information about Risks & Benefits
Survey of current workplace
practices
International nanoEHS research needs assessment
Database on nanoEHS research
Knowledge Base WG Best Practices WG
International Council on Nanotechnology Working Groups
Wiki on good practices
[out of five]
“This paper makes a major contribution to the literature …”
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What is a Wiki?
A Wiki is central, shared repository of online information
• Anyone can edit the pages
• Editing is easy and requires no special tools
• Formatting is simple
• Changes are easily tracked
Wikis for Dummies
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Why a Wiki for Nano Handling Practices?
FeaturesGuidance
DocumentResearch Paper Wiki Entry
Describes a specific practice No Maybe YES
Written by practitioners Maybe Maybe YES
Written for practitioners Maybe No YES
Short lead time to publication No No YES
Engages global community No Maybe YES
Provides a forum for dialog No No YES
Easily accessed YES No YES
Guidance doc = Guidance document usually produced by a government agency, intended to convey principles of safe handling. Publicly available on the Internet.
Research paper = Peer-reviewed publication on e.g., effectiveness of personal protective equipment, aerosolizability, etc.
Wiki entry = Page in the Good Practices Wiki that communicates practices that are followed when working with a specific material or process.
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Wiki Generates Global Interest
Australia
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Denmark
France
Germany
India
New Zealand
South Africa
Switzerland
USA
UK
Admin Co-chairs Planners Testers
Global locations of current participants
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GoodNanoGuide Timeline
Jun-Aug
2008
May 2009
Planning and Implementation team formalized
Survey of target end-users conducted
Public GoodNanoGuide launch
Version 1 prototype ready for beta testing
Prototype FinalizedMar 2009
Jan 2009
Dec 2008
Nov 2008 Facilitator engaged to organize content; liaise with IT
Mar 2008
First training webinar held
Training Session at NanoImpactNet (Lausanne, Switzerland)
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Features of the GoodNanoGuide Wiki
• Protected Internet site on occupational practices for the safe handling of nanomaterials
• Multiple stakeholders contribute, share and discuss information
• Modern, interactive, up-to-date
http://icon.rice.edu/projects.cfm?doc_id=12207
Implementation Committee
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Dr. Michael Riediker
Institute for Work and Health
Mr. Bruce Stockmeier
Argonne National Lab
Dr. Kristen Kulinowski
Rice University
Mr. Matthew Jaffe
Crowell & Moring
Dr. Mark Hoover
NIOSH
Dr. Steve Hankin
SafeNano
Ms. Ilise Feitshans
International Labour Organization
Mr. Victor Jones
NanoTechBC
Dr. Paul-Émile Boileau
IRSST
Interacting with the GoodNanoGuide
No Registration Required
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Register as a User
Register as a Provider
VIEW
COMMENT
CONTRIBUTE
Screenshot for Providers
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A Sample Protocol
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Contribute & Edit using Familiar Tools
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Format text
Hyperlink
Symbols
Insert picture or flash
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Wiki Sponsors
Our product is coming soon to http://goodnanoguide.org
Contact Information
Kristen M. Kulinowski, PhD
+1-713-348-8211
Twitter: @Kulinowski
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