This document provides guidance on occupational health and safety measures relating to materials that contain and release engineered or manufactured NOAA during their life cycle, including the use of engineering controls and appropriate personal protective equipment, guidance on dealing with spills and accidental releases and guidance on appropriate handling of these materials during disposal.

This document is intended to be used by competent personnel, such as health and safety managers, production managers, environmental managers, industrial/occupational hygienists and others with responsibility for the safe operation of facilities engaged in production, handling, processing and disposal of these materials.