What nanomaterials could I be exposed to at work?
Due to commercial pressures many existing materials and technologies have been ‘rebranded’ as nanotechnology, such as the use of nanometre sized titanium dioxide in sunscreen. However, there are some novel nanomaterials at the research and piloting stage, such as carbon nanotubes. What ever the circumstance, your employer should take steps to ensure that risks are managed. That may mean that your exposure should be reduced to as low as is reasonably practicable.
