Code of practice on safety and health in the iron and steel industry
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Description
The document introduces general framework of health and safety management at work and discusses in detail the potential risks and prevention measures in the production of iron and steel and basic iron and steel products, such as rolled and coated steel, including from recycled material.
Other data
Provider
Provider name (English)
International Labour Organization — ILO
Provider name (Original)
International Labour Organization — ILO
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Heating, Machining, or Welding Metal
Manufacturing
Processing Materials
Smelting and Casting Metal
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Dusts
Fibres
Gases
Liquids
Nanoparticles (airborne liquids/solids including smoke or mist)
Solids
Vapours
Hazard - health effects
Allergens
Skin sensitisers
Asthmagens
Asphyxiants
Carcinogens
Mutagens
Reprotoxic substances
Neurotoxic substances
Irritants
Toxic substances
Heat
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Inhalation
Ocular (through eyes)
Substance Description
Not substance specific
Prevention measures
Level 1. Elimination of hazards
Level 1. Substitution
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Level 2. Reducing / minimising the risk by organisational measures, e.g. reducing the number of workers exposed
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Training / guidance
Purpose of the material
Guidance
Risk assessment
Target group
Employers
OSH consultant
Safety officers