Working Safely with Nanomaterials
Friday, July 6, 2012
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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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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