Risk Governance of Nanotechnology: Environmental, Health and Safety Concerns Aboutà - Couverture rigide

Hull, Matthew; Bowman, Diana

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0815515863 ISBN 13 : 9780815515869

Editeur : William Andrew Publishing, 2009

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

This book tackles the debate over nanotechnology's environmental health and safety (EHS) by thoroughly explaining EHS issues, financial implications, foreseeable risks (i.e. exposure, dose, hazards of nanomaterials), and the implications of occupational hygiene precautions and consumer protections.

Real-world case studies are included, e.g. the discussion of a leading chemical company's unusual pairing with the USA's largest environmental NGO, and an innovative program designed for small- to mid-sized businesses, which became a model approach for proactive nanotechnology EHS risk management.

• Considers the potential of nanotechnology from multiple perspectives (NGO, insurance industry, small business, etc)
• Provides guidance and advice for appropriate, proactive risk management strategies
• Reviews toxicological studies and industrial initiatives, documented with actual case studies
• Of significant interest to CEOs/CTOs of technology companies (SMEs), Health and Safety officers of technology companies (SMEs), Government officials (HSE), Toxicology experts, and venture capitalists

Biographie de l'auteur :

Matthew Hull is Associate Director for Innovation and Entrepreneurship with Virginia Tech’s National Center for Earth and Environmental Nanotechnology Infrastructure (NanoEarth). Hull is also president and owner of NanoSafe, Inc., a provider of nanotechnology human and environmental health and safety services he founded in 2007. He received his PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering and an MS in Biology from Virginia Tech. He received his BSc In Environmental Science from Ferrum College.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: William Andrew Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0815515863
• ISBN 13: 9780815515869
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 352