Engineered nanomaterials: Investigating substitution and modification options to reduce potential hazards

In a review of the evidence on the effectiveness of workplace controls to prevent exposure to engineered nanomaterials it was found that little focus has to date been placed on use of substitution or modification for nanotechnology work health and safety purposes. Therefore, Safe Work Australia commissioned RMIT to undertake a survey of the current substitution/modification practices used in Australian nanotechnology-related activities and a literature review in order to determine the potential substitution/modification options that may reduce the toxicity of engineered nanomaterials used in Australia.