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COURSE TITLE
EH&S Challenges of the Nanotechnology Revolution
2009 Summer Institute
Special Location: The Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA
July 29, 2009, Oakland, CA
Co-sponsor:
Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
DESCRIPTION
Join COEH and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory for a one-day update on the status of research, policy and regulations pertaining to the safe handling of nanoscale particulate matter. This intensive class will provide the background for understanding emerging health information on nanoparticles, including toxicology, air sampling methods and exposure control strategies. Leading investigators from NIOSH will provide updates on efforts on the national level to understand the consequences of exposure to engineered nanoparticles and how best to prevent exposure in a variety of occupational settings. Other speakers will discuss developments in in-vitro models for predicting nanoparticle toxicity, control banding approaches to protecting employees from nanoparticle exposure and emerging consensus standards and regulations.
The class includes a tour of the Molecular Foundry at Lawrence Berkeley Lab, one of the five Department of Energy-funded National Nanoscale Science Research Centers.
Agenda:
| 8:30-9:00 |
Foundry Scientist |
Welcome/Introduction to Nanotechnology |
| 9:00-9:50 |
Rick Kelly |
Overview of EH&S Issues |
| 9:50-10:00 |
break |
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| 10:00-11:00 |
Rick Kelly |
Introduction to Nanotoxicology |
| 11:00-11:30 |
Frank Chen |
Development of Models for Toxicity Testing of Nanoparticles |
| 11:30-1:00 |
Rick and Others |
Lunch and tour of the Molecular Foundry |
| 1:00-1:50 |
Chuck Geraci |
Recent Developments in Nanosafety at NIOSH (remote interactive presentation) |
| 1:50-2:00 |
break |
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| 2:00-2:30 |
Rick Kelly |
Air Sampling |
| 2:30-3:15 |
Ron Shaffer |
Personal Protective Equipment and Filtration (remote interactive presentation)
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| 3:15-3:50 |
Sam Paik (invited) |
Control Banding Approach to Safe Handling of Nanoparticles |
| 3:50-4:00 |
Break |
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| 4:00-4:30 |
Rick Kelly |
Medical Surveillance |
| 4:30-5:00 |
TBD |
Regulatory Update (DTSC, EPA, Europeans) |
FACULTY
Richard J. Kelly, MS, CIH, EH&S Facility Manager, Materials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Other Speakers:
Fanquing Frank Chen, PhD, Scientist, Life Sciences, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Charles L. Geraci, PhD, CIH, Coordinator, Nanotechnology Research Center: Chief, Document Development Branch, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Sam Paik, PhD, CIH, Industrial Hygienist & Nanotechnology Safety SME, Hazards Control Department, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (Invited)
Ron Shaffer, PhD, Branch Chief, Centers for Disease control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), National Personal Protective Technology Lab
OBJECTIVES
- Introduce participants to the field of nanotechnology
- Review the development of models for toxicity testing of nanoparticles
- Discuss recent developments in nanosafety at NIOSH
- Participate in a tour of a working nanotechnology research center
- Describe air sampling when working with nanoparticles
- Discuss personal protective equipment and filtration to protect against nanoparticle exposure
- Describe the control banding approach to safe handling of nanoparticles
- Discuss medical surveillance for workers using nanoparticles
- Report on regulatory updates (DTSC, EPA, Europeans)
AUDIENCE
Occupational health and safety professionals, including industrial hygienists, safety professionals, occupational health nurses, EH&S professionals, scientists, labor representatives and others
CREDIT
- 1.0 IH CM Points, ABIH Approval # 09-2167
- Meets criteria for 0.5 BCSP COC points
- COEH Continuing Education Program is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # 12983. 8.4 Contact Hours.
Course Schedule
Date |
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Location |
Price |
July 29, 2009
Wednesday |
8:30AM - 5:00PM
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**Molecular Foundry
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
1 Cyclotron Road
Berkeley, CA 94720
Directions
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$195($295 after July 9th)
Price includes course materials, continental breakfast, and coffee breaks
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