Nanotechnology Open Technical Seminar
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
*POSTPONED* Please note that this meeting has been postponed and will take place week commencing 11 October 2010. Date to be confirmed shortly.
Chaired by Rosemary Gibson of HSL, BOHS’s Nanotechnology Topic Group Leader, this one day seminar - open to non-members as well as members - will explore the latest occupational health issues around nanomaterials, including current understanding of their toxicology, and how we can measure and control exposure to engineered nanomaterials in the workplace.
The afternoon session will look at the regulation of nanomaterials, and then lead on to presentations from representatives from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the Health Protection Agency and the University of Cambridge covering their workplace experiences. The seminar will end with an open panel discussion, and provide ample opportunity for networking.
Who should attend?: As well as occupational hygienists, this should be of interest to all occupational health professionals working in paint manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology particularly, as well as those in research or working as independent consultants.
Programme
Chair: Rosemary Gibson, HSL
| 10.30 | Coffee & Registration |
| 11.00 | Overview of our current understanding of the toxicology of nanomaterials - Craig Poland, Edinburgh |
| 11.30 | How can we measure engineered nanomaterials in the workplace? - Gary Burdett, HSL |
| 12.00 | Exposure control for engineered nanomaterials in the workplace - John Saunders, HSL |
| 12.30 | Lunch |
| 13.30 | Regulation of nanomaterials - current thoughts - Steve Hankin, IOM |
| | Workplace Experiences: |
| 2.00 | From the viewpoint of an HSE Inspector - James Wheeler, HSE |
| 2.30 | National Nanotoxicology Research Centre - Rachel Smith, HPA |
| 3.00 | University of Cambridge - John Hulme, University of Cambridge |
| 3.30 | Panel Discussion |
| 4.00 | Meeting Close |
More information on this seminar to follow.
Cost: BOHS Members - £95 +VAT. Non-members - £135 +VAT
CPD: Attendance can count towards CPD.
Address:
SCI
14/15 Belgrave Square
London
SW1X 8PS