Working Safely with Nanomaterials

Start: 09:00
Finish: 16:45

BOHS & UK Nanosafety Partnership Group are hosting an International conference on Working Safely with Nanomaterials at the Royal college of Physicians, Edinburgh. This one-day session will feature the newly launched generic guidance and discussions on issues relating to working safely with nanomaterials. This is your opportunity to ask questions on Nanosafety to the Regulatory Authorities and experts in the field.

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Promotional flyers in delegate packs from £100 and exhibition stands from just £250. For more information please contact Conferences@bohs.org or telephone BOHS Conference team on 01332 250713

Programme

09:15	Welcome	Distinguished speaker
09:30	Official seminar opening and context for the Guide	Judith Hackitt, Chair of HSE
10:00	Introduction to the Nanosafety Partnership & the scope of the Guide	June Freeland, UK Nanosafety Partnership, University of Strathclyde
10:15	Legal Duty	James Wheeler, HSE
10:30	Definitions, properties & the importance of characterisation	Dr Steve Hankin, IOM
10:45	Tea / Coffee
11:15	Characterising the risk: 1. Hazards of nanomaterials and their assessment 2. Exposure to nanomaterials and its assessment	Dr Craig Poland, IOM Dr Delphine Bard, HSL
12:15	Assessing the risk: 3. Application of COSHH & risk assesment including current control banding approaches	Dr Arthur Mitchell, MRC
12:30	Managing the risk: 4. Exposure prevention 5. Waste disposal	John Hulme, University of Cambridge Dr David Kinnison, University of Southampton
13:15	Lunch
14:15	Implementing good practice in Nanosafety through training and auditing	Speaker from the HSE
14:30	Health Surveillance	Dr Michael Riediker, Institut Universitaire Romand de Sante au Travail
14:45	Examples of practicing responsible Nanosafety in... 1. Physical sciences 2. Life sciences 3. Engineering	Bristol Centre for Nanoscience and Quantum Information Professor Vicki Stone, Heriot-Watt University Professor Douglas J. Paul, Director of the James Watt Nanofabrication Centre, University of Glasgow
15:45	Tea / Coffee
16:00	Emerging issues & future developments influencing Nanosafety practices	Dr Rob Aitken, IOM
16:15	Panel Discussion	Regulatory Agencies
16:45	Closing Remarks

Cost: Places are £100 + VAT
How to book: To book your place at this one day session click on the 'Book Now' button below 

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