Too enthusiastic to care for safety: Present status and recent developments of nanosafety in ASEAN countries

Karim, Mohammad Ershadul; Munir, Ahmad; Reza, Ahmed Wasif; Muhammad‐Sukki, Firdaus; Yasin, Siti Hajar Mohd; Abu-Bakar, Siti Hawa; Rahim, Ruzairi Abdul

doi:10.1016/j.techfore.2014.07.003

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“…3 To establish collaboration among all stakeholders, including industry and research institutions, to ensure the provision of appropriate PPE for nanotechnology workplaces. 4 To establish safety rules and standard operating procedures (SOP) to promote the safe handling and disposal of nanomaterials (NMs), as such a regulation presently does not exist in nanotechnology workplaces. Defining such policies can also serve as an effective leverage for enhancing the safety culture of NMs 5 Stakeholder involvement provides feedback and confirmation on practicality: To establish the nano dialogue and meaningful interaction with stakeholders, which entails direct communication between nano workers in nanotechnology workplaces and responsible managers with the assistance of a specialized officer.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Despite this, far too little is known about the toxicity and safety of NMs and their accompanying risk evaluations (Boccuni et al, 2017). In Malaysia's eighth government plan , nanotechnology was identified as a subject of study, and the national organization's innovation council identified it in 2009 as a critical factor for the country to achieve advanced status by 2020 (Karim and Munir, 2015). In Malaysia, nanotechnology is a constantly increasing industry, striving for greater presence in the world market and a bright economic future inside the country, with 1,858 positions in the frontier levels, workers, and 8,855 administrative and indirect jobs anticipated to be created by 2025 (Ming, 2020).…”

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Occupational Health and Safety Risk Assessment of Nano Workplaces In Malaysia

Etemadi¹,

Mahdzir²,

Noor³

2023

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In its 8th Malaysia Plan (MP*), the Malaysian government has given nanotechnology development a high priority and has been made a Strategic Research (SR) programme. Consequently, an exhaustive and long-term approach is essential. Additionally, specific laws are required to provide an optimal health and safety environment for workers. Consequently, the current study intends to assist Malaysian policymakers in promoting improved safety, risk assessment, and management for nanotechnology workplaces, as well as drafting a comprehensive policy for the recently released DOSH guideline in 2018. Utilizing a unique methodology, this study evaluated the assessment and management of nanotechnology health and safety risks in Malaysia using the international risk governance council (IRGC) framework. In addition to document analysis, n = 20 semi-structured interviews were conducted with representatives of several nanotechnology platforms to collect data that was then analyzed thematically. The research evaluated current workplace safety regulations and laws. Consequently, we propose a future dynamic strategy for Malaysian nanotechnology with more favourable upgrades supported by increased concentrations in the following areas: I policy creation, ii) comprehensive management system, iii) knowledge transfer, and iv) infrastructure management. In addition, the findings highlight the need of cross-sectional communication in bridging existing gaps. This study laid the groundwork for a more systematic and comprehensive health and safety strategy.

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Occupational Health and Safety Risk Assessment of Nano Workplaces In Malaysia

Etemadi¹,

Mahdzir²,

Noor³

2023

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“…Additionally, the evaluation of the toxicity of a sample with biosensor-based techniques does not require the use of a toxin standard of every compound of a toxin group; just a representative member would be sufficient (Vilariño et al 2009). Thus, because of its projected prospects, scholars have identified more than 84,000 reports on biosensor indexed in the "Web of Science" database between and 2015(Bhalla et al 2016.…”

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“…For example, guidelines, when strictly interpreted, are seen as a soft law instrument. However, some Guidelines have binding force and can be enforced through the court of law (Karim et al 2015).…”

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Biosensors: Ethical, Regulatory, and Legal Issues

Karim¹

2020

Handbook of Cell Biosensors

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The highest attainable standard of health is a fundamental human right as envisaged in important international human rights instruments. Biosensors have the prospect to introduce revolutionary changes in the promotion, preservation, and protection of human health, which are fundamental to enjoy other human rights. The biosensors are also promising in the monitoring of various components of the environment and biodiversity, and thus, can be used to attain some of the 2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. With all the promises, there remain some legal, regulatory, and ethical challenges and concerns as well. This is because, in the different stages of the cradle-to-grave life cycle of scientific research and product development, many stakeholders are involved, and various legal and ethical issues evolve. While the ongoing R&D activities should be continued for the betterment of mankind, consideration of relevant ethical and legal issues should not be ignored. Various international and national bodies, having the authority to guide effective regulation and development of scientific

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Biosensors: Ethical, Regulatory, and Legal Issues

Karim

2021

Handbook of Cell Biosensors

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Too enthusiastic to care for safety: Present status and recent developments of nanosafety in ASEAN countries

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Occupational Health and Safety Risk Assessment of Nano Workplaces In Malaysia

Occupational Health and Safety Risk Assessment of Nano Workplaces In Malaysia

Biosensors: Ethical, Regulatory, and Legal Issues

Biosensors: Ethical, Regulatory, and Legal Issues

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