Posted: January 7th, 2016
Using the Centers for Disease Control document in the Unit VIII Required Reading section as your authoritative source, prepare a three-to five-page “white paper” that provides an overview of engineered materials and includes a discussion of the following:
You are an industrial hygienist for a
major pharmaceutical company. The CEO has contacted you regarding a
new product line that will be produced in your facility. The
new product involves the handling and use of an engineered nanomaterial. To date, your company’s health and safety program has not had to address any safety concerns associated with handling and use of these materials. Using the Centers for
Disease Control document in the Unit VIII Required Reading section as your authoritative source, prepare a three-to five-page “white paper” that provides an overview of engineered materials and includes a discussion of the
following:
background and industry overview of engineered nanomaterials,
exposure control strategies,nanotechnology processes and engineering controls,hazard control evaluations,health hazards associated with exposures, and conclusions and recommendations
As you prepare your paper, keep in mind that this should be a high level overview that is understandable to all employees in the organization: from upper management to production workers. All sources used, including your textbook, should be cited and referenced properly using APA format.
Use Textbook
Haight, J. M. (Ed.).(2012).Recognition,evaluation, and control of workplace health hazards.Des Plaines, IL: American Society of Safety Engineers