This page provides links to governmental or organizational policy/guidance documents on safe handling of nanomaterials. In most cases these documents are not specific to a particular process or nanoparticle but represent generally accepted practices. See Regulation for updates on government regulations that have been adopted or are being considered for nanotechnology, nanomaterials and/or nanoparticles.

Australia

• Nanomaterial Control Banding Tool Worksheet – Workplace Health and Safety Queensland
• Work health and safety assessment tool for handling engineered nanomaterials – Safe Work Australia

Canada

• Best Practices Guide to Synthetic Nanoparticle Risk Management – Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST)
• Nanoparticles – Actual Knowledge about Occupational Health and Safety Risks and Prevention Measures – Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST)

Germany

• Guidance for Handling and Use of Nanomaterials at the Workplace – Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA)

Switzerland

• Precautionary Matrix for Synthetic Nanomaterials – Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH)

United Kingdom

• Nanoparticles: An occupational hygiene review HSE report RR274 – Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
• Using nanomaterials at work – Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
• Guide to safe handling and disposal of manufactured nanomaterials – British Standards Institution

United States

• Building a Safety Program to Protect the Nanotechnology Workforce: A Guide for Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises – National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Approaches to Safe Nanotechnology – National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Approach to Nanomaterial ES&H – Department of Energy