Today, new consumer products manufactured using nanotechnology are coming on the market at a fast rate. Nanoparticles are already used in paints, car parts, eyeglasses, cosmetics, tennis racquets and clothing, and their use is expected to increase in the near future.
While nanotechnology is an exciting new field, it may also pose potentially serious hazards for workers who handle nanoparticles. Keep safety and prevention in mind to protect your workers and your company.
Here are some ways your business can protect workers from harm:
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Nanotechnology could be a huge opportunity for growth in your industry. The American Society of Safety Engineers predicts that by 2019, 50 per cent of all products produced will be influenced by nanotechnology, which will provide jobs for millions of workers.
However, the future could also hold health problems for workers exposed to nanotechnology, and lawsuits for companies that did not do enough to protect employees. Because the health hazards are so uncertain, you should create your safety and protective policies with extra caution to protect both your employees and your company.
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