For effective risk management, WorkCover Queensland provides a Nanomaterial Control Banding Tool Worksheet, which is built on a nanomaterial control banding approach.
Recognizing the varying hazards of nanomaterials based on their types, such as fibrous, insoluble, and bio-persistent materials potentially posing greater health risks, the Nanomaterial Control Banding Tool Worksheet (PDF, 0.71 MB) has been developed by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ). This worksheet aligns with the nanomaterial control banding approach outlined by Paik et al in 2008[¹] and integrates modifications proposed by Zalk et al in 2009 [²]. Additionally, the worksheet includes information on identifying the flammability of nanomaterials.
While especially pertinent to research facilities using small quantities of nanomaterials, this nanotool is broadly applicable across all nanotechnology workplaces. It is anticipated that updates to the Nanomaterial Control Banding Worksheet will occur as more information becomes available regarding the hazards and risks associated with nanotechnology.