Geraci C.L. – TechConnect Briefs

Scoping Advanced Manufacturing: Implications for Occupational Safety and Health

Pomeroy-Carter C.A., Geraci C.L., Tinkle S.S., IDA, US

The term advanced manufacturing has been used to capture recent technology-enabled changes in manufacturing, incorporating elements such as “the use and coordination of information, automation, computation, software, sensing, and networking” and the “use of cutting [...]

Key Elements of a Responsible Development Plan for Nanomanufacturing

Hodson L.L., Geraci C.L., National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, US

Responsible development of nanotechnologies includes considering and managing the potential, unintended consequences to human health and the environment that might accompany development and use of the technology. Key to ensuring the safety of your business, [...]

Comparison of carbon nanotube data collected using two microscopy methods: dark-field hyperspectral imaging and electron microscopy

Eastlake A.C., Geraci C.L., NIOSH, US

Currently, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Nanotechnology Research Center uses a modified version of the NIOSH Manual of Analytical Method 7303 (Elements by ICP) and electron microscopy (either scanning or transmission) [...]

Prevention through Design Concepts for Sustainable Development of Nanomaterials

Hodson L.L., Geraci C.L., NIOSH, US

Nanotechnology has the potential to provide great benefit to society, but it must be developed responsibly. This responsibility involves addressing any adverse human and environmental impacts of the technology associated with engineered nanomaterials. Workers are [...]

Prevention through Design Concepts for Sustainable Development of Nanomaterials

Hodson L.L., Geraci C.L., NIOSH, US

Nanotechnology has the potential to provide great benefit to society, but it must be developed responsibly. This responsibility involves addressing any adverse human and environmental impacts of the technology associated with engineered nanomaterials. Workers are [...]

Nanocellulose – Evaluation of the full spectrum of workplace health and safety

Eastlake A.C., Geraci C.L., CDC/NIOSH, US

Cellulose nano-crystals and fibrils (CNC/CNF) are gaining prominence as nano structured material with production volumes forecasted to reach 780 tons per annum by 2017. Knowledge of the toxicologic properties, actual worker exposure and resulting risk [...]

Applying Basic Risk Management Principles to Nanomaterial Processes

Geraci C.L., National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, US

Health, safety, and environmental issues continue to be a high priority area to be addressed during the commercialization of nanomaterials or nanomaterial-enabled products. Facilities engaged in the production or use of engineered nanomaterials, specifically nanoparticles, [...]

Evaluating nanomaterial exposures in the workplace: A description of the approach used by NIOSH and a summary of findings from 12 site visits

Hodson L.L., Methner M.M., Geraci C.L., NIOSH, US

Health, safety, and environmental issues continue to be a high priority area to be addressed during the commercialization of nanomaterials or nanomaterial-enabled products (Lux 2008). Facilities engaged in the production or use of engineered nanomaterials, [...]