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Nanotechnologies — Occupational risk management applied to engineered nanomaterials — Part 1: Principles and approaches

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ISO/TS 12901-1:2012

Nanotechnologies — Occupational risk management applied to engineered nanomaterials — Part 1: Principles and approaches

Document status:: Withdrawn
Format:: Electronic (PDF)
Number of pages:: 37
Publication date:: November 13, 2012
Edition:: ISO TS 12901 edition 1 version 1
ICS:: 07.030

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ISO/TS 12901:2012 provides guidance on occupational health and safety measures relating to engineered nanomaterials, including the use of engineering controls and appropriate personal protective equipment, guidance on dealing with spills and accidental releases, and guidance on appropriate handling of these materials during disposal. ISO/TS 12901:2012 is intended for use by competent personnel, such as health and safety managers, production managers, environmental managers, industrial/occupational hygienists and others with responsibility for the safe operation of facilities engaged in production, handling, processing and disposal of engineered nanomaterials. ISO/TS 12901:2012 is applicable to engineered materials that consist of nano-objects such as nanoparticles, nanofibres, nanotubes and nanowires, as well as aggregates and agglomerates of these materials (NOAA).

Technical details

Technical committee: ISO/TC 229 - Nanotechnologies
SKU: ISO/TS 12901-1:2012

Abstract

Overview

ISO/TS 12901-1:2012 - Nanotechnologies - Occupational risk management applied to engineered nanomaterials, Part 1: Principles and approaches provides guidance for identifying, assessing and managing occupational health and safety risks associated with engineered nanomaterials (nano-objects, nanofibres, nanotubes, nanoparticles, aggregates and agglomerates - NOAA). The technical specification explains a risk management framework based on current scientific evidence and practical measures, including engineering controls, personal protective equipment (PPE), spill response and waste disposal.

Key topics and requirements

This part of ISO/TS 12901:2012 covers fundamental elements of occupational risk management for nanotechnologies and engineered nanomaterials:

Terms and definitions for NOAA, nanoparticle, nanofibre, aggregate/agglomerate and related vocabulary to support consistent risk communication.
Nanomaterial types and characteristics (fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, quantum dots, metals/oxides, nanoclays, etc.).
Hazard, exposure and risk considerations, including inhalation, dermal exposure, ingestion, fire/explosion potential and NOAA as hazardous materials.
General risk-management approach and the role/competence of personnel conducting risk assessments.
Information collection and health risk evaluation: assessing hazard and exposure, prioritizing risks, documentation and review.
Control of risk: hierarchy of controls, selection and evaluation of engineering controls, PPE, administrative controls, and training.
Measurement and monitoring methods for evaluating control effectiveness and sampling strategies.
Health surveillance, spillages/accidental releases, storage and disposal procedures, and fire/explosion prevention.
Annex on control approaches (informative) to aid implementation.

Practical applications

ISO/TS 12901-1 is intended to be applied in workplaces and organizations that produce, handle, process or dispose of engineered nanomaterials. Typical uses include:

Developing or updating workplace safety programs for nanomaterials and nanotechnology labs.
Performing occupational risk assessments and control selection using a consistent framework.
Specifying engineering controls (local exhaust, containment), appropriate PPE, and monitoring strategies.
Designing spill response, storage and disposal procedures for NOAA-containing waste.
Informing training, health surveillance and emergency preparedness for potential inhalation, dermal or ingestion exposure.

Who should use this standard

Health and safety managers
Production and operations managers in nanomaterial manufacturing
Environmental managers and waste handlers
Industrial and occupational hygienists
Laboratory managers and safety officers implementing nanotechnology safety programs

Related standards

ISO/TS 12901-2 (control banding approach - under development at time of publication)
ISO/TS 27687 and ISO/TS 80004 series (nanotechnology terminology and definitions)

Using ISO/TS 12901-1:2012 helps organizations apply proven occupational risk management practices for engineered nanomaterials, improving workplace safety, regulatory compliance and consistency across nanotechnology operations.

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Standards mentioned in the description

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and requirements

This part of ISO/TS 12901:2012 covers fundamental elements of occupational risk management for nanotechnologies and engineered nanomaterials:

Terms and definitions for NOAA, nanoparticle, nanofibre, aggregate/agglomerate and related vocabulary to support consistent risk communication.
Nanomaterial types and characteristics (fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, quantum dots, metals/oxides, nanoclays, etc.).
Hazard, exposure and risk considerations, including inhalation, dermal exposure, ingestion, fire/explosion potential and NOAA as hazardous materials.
General risk-management approach and the role/competence of personnel conducting risk assessments.
Information collection and health risk evaluation: assessing hazard and exposure, prioritizing risks, documentation and review.
Control of risk: hierarchy of controls, selection and evaluation of engineering controls, PPE, administrative controls, and training.
Measurement and monitoring methods for evaluating control effectiveness and sampling strategies.
Health surveillance, spillages/accidental releases, storage and disposal procedures, and fire/explosion prevention.
Annex on control approaches (informative) to aid implementation.

Practical applications

ISO/TS 12901-1 is intended to be applied in workplaces and organizations that produce, handle, process or dispose of engineered nanomaterials. Typical uses include:

Developing or updating workplace safety programs for nanomaterials and nanotechnology labs.
Performing occupational risk assessments and control selection using a consistent framework.
Specifying engineering controls (local exhaust, containment), appropriate PPE, and monitoring strategies.
Designing spill response, storage and disposal procedures for NOAA-containing waste.
Informing training, health surveillance and emergency preparedness for potential inhalation, dermal or ingestion exposure.

Who should use this standard

Health and safety managers
Production and operations managers in nanomaterial manufacturing
Environmental managers and waste handlers
Industrial and occupational hygienists
Laboratory managers and safety officers implementing nanotechnology safety programs

Related standards

ISO/TS 12901-2 (control banding approach - under development at time of publication)
ISO/TS 27687 and ISO/TS 80004 series (nanotechnology terminology and definitions)

ISO/TS 12901-1:2012 PDF

Technical details

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and requirements

Practical applications

Who should use this standard

Related standards

Related standards

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and requirements

Practical applications

Who should use this standard

Related standards

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