Engineered Nanomaterials and Public Health

The California Department of Public Health wants to inform the general public about "engineered nanomaterials" (ENM or nano particles made by people) which are found increasingly in consumer products, construction materials and in the workplace.

CDPH is working towards:

• safely and responsibly realize the tremendous potential of nanotechnology for the benefit of society,
• raise awareness about the uncertainties associated with these materials,
• find ways to reduce these uncertainties,
• protect public health from the unintended consequences of their use.

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October 04, 2018 Workshop:

Engineered Nanomaterials - No Small Issue

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Introduction to Engineered Nanomaterials and Public Health

• Introduction: Engineered Nanomaterials and Public Health (PDF)

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Nanomaterial Resources:

• National Nanotechnology Initiative (Nano.gov)
• ​"Working Safetly with Nanomaterials" 2013 factsheet from the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• Guidance materials on safe work practices for nanomaterials from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Workplace safety and health topics on nanotechnology from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and NIOSH