The Nano-Portal "Safe Handling of Nanomaterials" is the result of a project supported by the DGUV. It extends the knowledge about occupational safety and health in the fields of nanomaterials / nanotechnologies and serves as a basis for qualification and information. With the development of the portal "Safe Handling of Nanomaterials" a key commitment of the DGUV position paper (Positionspapier) Responsible Use of Nanomaterials (DGUV, Positionspapier 2010) is implemented. The following areas are at the forefront:

• Awareness of prevention and safety experts in the safe handling of nanomaterials
• Qualification of employees in laboratories and companies
• Presentation of practical protective measures and requirements for safe workplaces
• Description of nanomaterials and products and possible effects on health
• Provision of basic information on risk assessment
• Support and advice to employers and executives

The Nano-Portal "Safe Handling of Nanomaterials" is aimed at prevention and safety experts. However, it should also address employees without specific technical knowledge and convey simple instructions with several industry-specific E-Learning Tools ("Nanorama"). The nano-portal "Safe Handling of Nanomaterials" consists of an informative website and several so-called "Nanorama” (two of them available in English).