Nanotechnology

UW Safety Office

Nanotechnology is the manipulation of matter on a near-atomic scale to produce new structures, materials and devices. Though somewhat loosely defined, in general terms it covers engineered structures, devices, and systems that have a length scale between 1 and 100 nanometers.

Nanotechnology documents

• General Safe Practices for Working with Engineered Nanomaterials in Research Laboratories (CDC/NIOSH)

• Approaches to Safe Nanotechnology - Managing the Health and Safety Concerns Associated with Engineered Nanomaterials (CDC/NIOSH)

Nanotechnology links

• Nanotechnology (CDC Workplace Safety & Health Topic)