Scope AssuredNano® is the nanomaterials SHE accreditation scheme for all organisations producing nanomaterials, nano-enabled products, plus users of nanotechnology in general. It promotes the responsible and proactive application of nanomaterial SHE good current practice throughout the entire nanomaterials and nanotechnology community. AssuredNano® is an accreditation scheme which is both comprehensive in its scope, but also in application. It has just as much relevance to the research group in a corporate or university laboratory as to a manufacturer of nanomaterials or nano-enabled products. It is equally applicable to the SME as to the global multinational company. The benefits Accreditation to AssuredNano® demonstrates to all stakeholders that your organisation takes nanomaterial SHE seriously and is committed to the adoption and maintenance of good current practice. The fact that it is designed by industrially experienced SHE experts means that it promotes a commonsense approach to SHE. The AssuredNano® Accreditation Scheme is the only accreditation scheme which is all-embracing, covering all facets of a nanomaterial or nanoenabled product’s life including: n n n n n
Management of manufacturing/research risk and exposure Loss of containment Packaging and transportation Life cycle analysis Disposal or recycle
The AssuredNano® Accreditation Scheme is the only accreditation scheme which is annually audited on-site for compliance. A written report is presented to the organisation following an audit detailing pass or fail, plus areas for improvement and corrective actions to be undertaken. Annual compliance audits demonstrate not only adherence to SHE good current practice, but also a commitment to continuous SHE improvement, reflecting progressively evolving nanomaterial SHE knowledge. The AssuredNano® Accreditation Scheme is the only accreditation scheme underpinned by the technical expertise of the world renowned Institute of Occupational Medicine. Building the Nano SHE Knowledge base Pivotal to AssuredNano® is its access to the key researchers and knowledge leaders in nanomaterial SHE. Its close links with the Institute of Occupational Medicine, the pre-eminent authority world-wide in nanomaterial SHE, ensures the credibility of AssuredNano®’s technical methodology. As part of its offer AssuredNano® organises conferences, workshops and events to promote debate and thought leadership within the world of nanomaterial SHE. By stimulating nanomaterial SHE awareness and advocating the adoption of evolving examples of good practice, AssuredNano® ensures that nanomaterials and nanotechnology have a positive future. For further information call Keith Robson on: dd: +44 1740 625 755 m: +44 7823 553 675 e: keith.robson@AssuredNano.com Location: AssuredNano Limited at The centre for Process Innovation, PETEC, Thomas Wright Way, NETPark, Sedgefield, County Durham TS21 3FG. Intertek MSG, Wilton
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