Abschnitt 3 - Summary and Outlook
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Overall, no radically new protective measures are really necessary from today's perspective. The key here is rather to ensure consistent application of existing measures that allow dangerous substances to be monitored and controlled in the lab. The Guidelines for Laboratories (DGUV Information 213-851 "Working Safely in Laboratories") offer the necessary information on this. The risk assessment is used to determine whether additional measures might be necessary. However, future generations of further developed nanomaterials with new properties may well lead to stricter protective measures becoming necessary.
As more knowledge is gained, it is important to keep a close eye on findings to allow swift amendments to the level of protection as and when necessary.