Nanotechnologies - Exposure control program for engineered nanomaterials in occupational settings

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
Z12885-12
Standard Type:
Consensus SDO Standard
Standard Development Activity:
Reaffirmation
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

1.1 This Standard specifies requirements for establishing and maintaining an exposure control program for engineered nanomaterials in the workplace in accordance with occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS) principles (see CAN/CSA-Z1000 and Clause 4). 1.2 This Standard provides guidance on health and safety practices in occupational settings relevant to nanotechnologies (see Annexes A to E). 

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