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This German-language document from Suva, a Swiss employee insurance company, is intended to inform the public about the current state of knowledge regarding nanomaterials and protective measures that are available. It defines nanomaterials, explains potential dangers such as combustibility, explains the precautionary principle, and describes precautionary measures that can be taken now even though exact hazards are still unknown. Materials can be substituted, collective protection can be implemented (e.g. dust-removing measures), individual protection can be worn, and hygiene can be used to prevent the spread of nanoparticles. |