Nanotechnologies — Exposure control program for engineered nanomaterials in occupational settings

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). This Standard provides guidance on health and safety practices in occupational settings relevant to

nanotechnologies. The information in this Standard reflects current information about nanotechnologies, including characterization, health effects, exposure assessments, and control practices.

This Standard focuses on the manufacture and use of engineered nanomaterials in workplaces. It does not

address health and safety issues or practices associated with nanomaterials generated by natural processes,

hot processes, and other standard operations that unintentionally generate nanomaterials or with

potential consumer exposures or uses, although some of the information in this Standard could be

relevant to those areas. The information in this Standard can help companies, researchers, workers, and

others to prevent adverse health and safety consequences during the production, handling, use, and

disposal of engineered nanomaterials.