more direct regulation complicated Reported handling 26 types of nanomaterials Small proportion of workforce 02 reported to actually handle ENMs Reported implementing all elements of a hierarchical approach to risk management but only to the extent that practices were general chemical ID: 234182
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Key findings more direct regulation complicatedReported handling 26 types of nanomaterialsSmall proportion of workforce (0.2%) reported to actually handle ENMsReported implementing all elements of a hierarchical approach to risk management but only to the extent that practices were general chemical hygiene practicesResults suggest diminishing responsibility for safe handling toward product end-of-lifeImplementing and enforcing nano-specific practices complicated by wide variety of ENMs handled and elusive character of the industry
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32%
29%
40%
27%
22%
IRG 3 International Survey of Private ENM Companies
Engeman
, Baumgartner, Carr, Fish,
Meyerhofer, Satterfield, Holden, & Harthorn. (2012). Governance implications of nanomaterials companies’ inconsistent risk perceptions and safety practices. J Nanopart Res 14(3):749-760.
Engeman, Baumgartner, Holden, & Harthorn. (2012). Hierarchies of practice and the US Nanotechnology Workplace. In Prep.
Micro
(<10)
Small(10 to <50)
Middle(50 to <250)
Big(250 /more)
Distribution of companies by size
Proportion of workforce handling NMs
DBI 0830117
SES 0531184
Key findings
more direct regulation needed
Majority (61%) cited “lack of information,” but their reported practices indicate inconsistent uptake of government recommended practices
Participants reported high levels of uncertainty about ENM risks
Despite reported lack of information and uncertainty about ENM risk, a majority of participants expressed preference for autonomy from regulatory agencies