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Nanotechnology: primarily an order of magnitude -- Small particles with a large surface area -- Natural and artificial nanoparticles -- Through the human body: do all routs lead into the blood? -- Inhalation of nanoparticles -- Particle absorption through the skin -- Particle absorption via the alimentary canal -- Nanoparticles in the body -- Interaction with biological processes -- Nanoparticles in the environment -- Occupational hazards -- Regulatory context -- Implications for insurance -- Asbestos: a viable comparison? -- Risk management -- A challenge for risk communication -- A lesson learnt -- THe precautionary principle -- Fostering partnership.