Safe Work Australia has released two research papers concerning safety sisues raised by nanotechnology.
An Evaluation of MSDS and Labels associated with the Use of Engineered Nanomaterials
Safe Work Australia advises that
“This report details findings from an evaluation of 50 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and 15 labels for products containing engineered nanomaterials. Key findings in the report include:
- Most of the 50 MSDSs evaluated did not provide sufficient information to inform a work health and safety risk assessment for nanomaterials contained in the product. Continue reading “New nanotechnology safety papers”