The GoodNanoGuideA new tool for collaboration on workplace safety
http://goodnanoguide.org
The Issue
“Surveyed organizations reported that they believe there are special risks related to the nanomaterials they work with…and that they are actively seeking additional information on how to best handle nanomaterials.”
http://tinyurl.com/iconsurvey
What Information is Available?
Lots of studies on nanomaterial risk…
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…but few address occupational issues directly
All papers
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Other Guidance is Available
US Canada Europe
IRSSTDOE NSRC NIOSH NanoSafe2 METI
From governments…
E2535-07 ISO/TR 12885 PD 6699-2:2007
…and standards bodies
Japan
But is it getting to the practitioners??
If not, WHY not??
LanguageMaterial Diversity
Legal Concerns
Time and Attention
Barriers to Information
Sharing
The GoodNanoGuide
• Protected Internet site on occupational practices for the safe handling of nanomaterials
• Multiple stakeholders contribute, share and discuss information
• Modern, interactive, up-to-date
• Launched 1 June 2009
http://GoodNanoGuide.org
What is a Wiki?
They all share some common features:Anyone can edit the pages
Editing is easy and requires no special toolsFormatting is simple
Changes are easily tracked Wikis for Dummies
A Wiki is central, shared repository of online information
Some wikis are familiar … others serve a specialized audience
Why a Wiki for Nano Handling Practices?
Features Guidance Document Research Paper Wiki Entry
Describes a specific practice No Maybe YES
Written by practitioners Maybe Maybe YES
Written for practitioners Maybe No YES
Engages global community No Maybe YES
Provides a forum for dialog No No YES
Easily accessed YES No YES
How Content is Organized
Basic
• Introduction to Nanotechnology
• Nomenclature and Glossary
Intermediate
• OHS Reference Manual
Expert
• Expert Matrix
• Specific Protocols
OHS Reference Manual
Intermediate
OHS Expert Matrix
Assessment should • Look at the form of the
nanoparticle• Consider the entire process
Expert
Interacting with the GoodNanoGuide
No Registration Required
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Implementation Committee Oversees Quality
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
Mr. Steve Brown
Intel
Dr. Charles Geraci
NIOSH
Gary Albach
nanoAlberta
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