Nanotechnology is the precision-engineering of materials at the scale of 10-9 metres at which point unique properties occur. These properties have led to the development of new products, procedures and processes, and many valuable uses of enabling nanotechnologies have already been identified.
It has also been acknowledged that the unique properties associated with engineered nanomaterials may give rise to health and safety concerns in some circumstances. Accordingly, under the Nanotechnology Work Health and Safety Program, Safe Work Australia is providing policy direction, conducting research and providing guidance on the potential work safety and health implications from applications of nanotechnology. The Nanotechnology Work Health & Safety Program supports the National Enabling Technologies Strategy.
About the Nanotechnology Work Health & Safety Program
Safe Work Australia’s nanotechnology publications
About the Nanotechnology Work Health & Safety Advisory Group
The Nanotechnology Work Health & Safety Measurement Reference Group
Current commissioned research projects
Current guidance and policy development projects
Nanotechnology Work Health & Safety Symposium
Carbon nanotubes and work health and safety
Links to additional nanotechnology work health and safety information
Nanotechnology resource library
For further information or for enquiries relating to nanotechnology please contact us.