Table 4. (Continued) Checklist of controls for nanomaterial manufacturing and handling
Item
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Category
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Data
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Control type
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□NONE
□Local exhaust
□General exhaust/dilution
□Ventilated enclosure
□Fume hood
□Dust collector
□Laminar room
□Glove box
□Booth
□ Other:_________________________
|
Dimensions
Location
Operation
□ Hood type
□ Face velocity: ___________________
□ Flow rate: _______________________
□ Temp: __________________________
□ Enclosure integrity
□ Airflow patterns
□ Recirculation
Fan/filtration information
□Filter type: _________________________
□Manufacturer: ______________________
□Resistance (pressure drop): __________
□Nominal design flow rate: ___________
□Fan type: __________________________
□Flow rate: __________________________
□Stack position/design:
□Visual observation
|
Visual Observation
|
Workspace
Surface contamination
Housekeeping
Layout
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Current Strategies for Engineering Controls in Nanomaterial Production and Downstream Handling Processes