Health and Safety Back to 'Facility for Environmental Nanoscience Analysis and Characterisation (FENAC)' FENAC conforms to regulatory requirements and advanced safety procedures regarding the use and disposal of nanoparticle products. Following the University of Birmingham protocols for health and safety (http://www.hsu.bham.ac.uk), FENAC follows current Health and Safety Executive regulations for the disposal of all nanomaterial including carbon nanotubes and other HARN waste (See Risk management of carbon nanotubes). The University of Birmingham uses PHS Waste management to help with the treatment of nanoparticle and other hazardous waste