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Webcast: Nanotechnology presentation to WSLH Board MADISON – The term nanoparticles has become a high-tech buzzword. Materials science is now developing extremely small particles that have new and different properties. Industrial Hygiene Consultant-Engineer George Gruetzmacher, PhD, CIH, PE, reviews the basics of nanotechnology, outlines issues regarding human health hazards, lists current uses of nanomaterials, identifies potential occupational controls and lists current research issues regarding health exposure. Gruetzmacher works in the WisCon on-site occupational safety and health consultation program at the WSLH. This presentation was given to the WSLH Board on November 18, 2008. Watch the web cast here: Webcast (Windows Media, 225 kbps)
Posted By: Jan Klawitter, WSLH Public Affairs and Training Manager |
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