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AIHA to Host Nanotechnology Webinar
December 11, 2007
The American Industrial Hygiene Association will host an
intermediate TeleWeb Virtual Seminar,
titled "Nanotechnology Update for IHs: Toxicology and
Exposure Assessment Issues," on Jan. 31, 2008, from 2–4:30
p.m. EST.

Featured speakers include Mark D. Hoover, Ph.D., CHP, CIH,
senior scientist, NIOSH; Bruce J. Kelman, Ph.D., DABT,
president and principal, Veritox Inc.; Vince Castranova,
Ph.D., branch chief, NIOSH; and Charles L. Geraci, Ph.D.,
CIH, document development branch chief, NIOSH.

Presentations will discuss the following topics:

Nanotoxicology issues for assessing and managing
occupational exposure risks for nanoparticles in the
workplace
Toxicology of nanoparticles for industrial hygienists
Nanotoxicology insights from the NIOSH Research Program
Managing exposure risks for nanomaterials using the current
state of knowledge
AIHA said attendees will be taught how to describe how
nanotoxicology issues fit into an overall risk assessment
and risk management framework for nanotechnology,
understand the toxicological properties of nanoparticles of
concern for the health and safety of workers and consumers,
and understand and apply approaches for evaluating and
managing risks for handling nanomaterials in the presence
of uncertainty.

Participants need Internet access and a telephone, or just
a phone, to be part of these live educational events. To
register for the event, please call toll free at 1-800-651-
7916, or register online at
www.aiha.org/Content/CE/DL/NanotechUpdateTeleWeb.htm.

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