Mission

The GoodNanoGuide is an Internet-based collaboration platform specially designed to enhance the ability of experts to exchange ideas on how best to handle nanomaterials in an occupational setting. It is meant to be an interactive forum that fills the need for up-to-date information about current good practices for managing nanomaterials in a work-related environment, highlighting new practices as they develop. However, while the GNG recognizes the dialogue now being held worldwide regarding the overall effect nanotechnologies may have on human health, the environment, and society in general, the GNG is not meant, at least initially, to address or resolve those issues. Instead, it assumes that someone, somewhere in the world is probably working with nanomaterials as this debate continues, and thus it endeavors to provide information to that person about current good practices so they can assess and manage risks in working with nanomaterials in an occupational setting.

The GoodNanoGuide is open for everyone to peruse. Nonetheless, to ensure the dependability of the good practices reported, the GNG is a protected site in which contributions are limited to experts in the area, or "providers." To find out how to become an Expert Provider, please use the information that appears on the GNG Community page and submit a registration. Individuals who would like to help the GNG develop without becoming an Expert Provider can become a Community Member by submitting their registration, or can simply contribute to the GNG Forum.