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Join us for a symposium addressing the use of nanomaterials, risks, and regulatory responses. Learn about precautionary principles and practical strategies for safe handling and exposure mitigation. Discover key insights from experts in the field.
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Voorzorg bij gebruik van nanomaterialen Symposium NanoreguleringReuze-oplossingen voor Dwergproblemen? Vrijdag 13 november 2009Universiteit van Tilburg Pieter van Broekhuizen IVAM UvA – Dept. Nanotechnology & risks
IVAM UvA • Research and Consultancy on Sustainability • Cleaner Production and Consumption • Sustainable Urban Environment • Corporate Social Responsibility • Energy Transition • Nanotechnology • Chemical Risks – Occupational hygiene • Chemical Risks – Environmental research
IVAM and Nano • NanoCap - Capacity Building NGOs and Trade Unions • Nano in the European Construction Industry - EU/Social Dialogue and Exposure measurements • Nano and data-mining for environmental and occupational health data – NHECD • Nano and the precautionary approach • Nano in NL – Broad societal discussion on nanotechnologies • SER – Advies “Veilig omgaan met nanodeeltjes op de werkplek”
SER advies“Veilig omgaan met nanodeeltjes op de werkplek” • Sept 2008: vraag van minister SZW aan SER Hoe moet volgens de SER voorzorg m.b.t. het werken met nanodeeltjes worden ingevuld?
Overwegingen bij voorzorg? • Precautionary Principle – Rio / EC • Gezondheidsraad (2008) “Voorzorg met Rede” en • WRR (2008) “Onzekere Veiligheid” • Procesdefinitie: processtappen met voorwaarden en spelregels met als elementen: • onzekerheid • schade • kosten-batenanalyse • transparantie besluitvormingsproces en betrokkenheid belanghebbenden • actieve opstelling
Arboregelgeving / REACH • Aanknopingspunten voor voorzorg in arbowet/arbobesluit • Werkgever heeft de verplichting zorg te dragen voor een veilige werkplek • Risico-inventarisatie & evaluatie • Good practices • Arbeidshygiënische strategie • Operationalisering van voorzorg • handvatten voor werkgevers en werknemers
Some statements for further consideration • Not taking precautionary measures is accepting the state-of-the-art • = accepting the fact that making a reliable risk assessment is not possible • = accepting actual exposure without knowledge on adverse effects • Waiting for enough evidence is equal to a ban on development • Acceptance of level of risk is a political decision • A risk-free society is an illusion • Nano-components are only part of the composition • Risk research should be an integral part of the R&D process • Working conditions policies should operationalise uncertainty for daily practice
Building blocks for a precautionary nano approach • No data no exposure • Notification nano product composition for manufacturers and suppliers** • Declaration of type and amount of NP in the product to an independent body • Declaration of nano-content of product through the production chain • Exposure registration for the workplace • Analogue to carcinogenics registration for nano-fibres and CMRS–nanomaterials • Analogue to reprotox registration for other non-soluble nanomaterials • Transparent risk communication • Information on MSDS on known nano-risks, management and knowledge gaps • Demand a Chemical Safety Report (REACH) for substances >1 ton/year/company • Derivation of nano-OELs, nano reference values** • fullerenes, SMCNT, MWCNT, Carbon Black, nano- polystyrene and dendrimers • Ag, Fe, TiO2, CeO2, ZnO, (amorphous)SiO2, alumina, nanoclay • Development of an early warning system • Measures to avoid marketing of “non-sense”products ** 2e Kamer moties PvdA/SP aangenomen (juli09)
Dank voor uw aandacht Pieter van Broekhuizen IVAM UvA Plantage Muidergracht 14 1018 TV Amsterdam pvbroekhuizen@ivam.uva.nl 020 5256324