E-fact 30: Occupational safety and health in the textiles sector
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Description
The e-fact describes the risk at workplaces in the textiles industry and health effects. Significant hazards include manual handling, using machinery, being struck by an object, contact with chemical agents, noise, and slips and trips. The resulting health problems include musculoskeletal disorders, hearing damage and occupational asthma and respiratory irritation. The e-fact provides guidance on how to prevent risks in form of a checklist.
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Provider
Provider name (English)
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
Provider name (Original)
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Dyeing or Tanning
Handling Chemicals
Manufacturing
Printing or Photography
Processing Materials
Biological hazard
Microbiological hazards (Microorganism)
Biochemical hazards
Viruses
Bacteria
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Dusts
Fibres
Liquids
Vapours
Hazard - health effects
Allergens
Skin sensitisers
Carcinogens
Reprotoxic substances
Neurotoxic substances
Irritants
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Ingestion
Inhalation
Skin absorption
Substance Description
Dyes, solvents, optical brighteners, crease-resistance agents, flame retardants, heavy metals, pesticides, antimicrobic agents, formaldehyde
CAS Number
50-00-0
EC number
200-001-8
Prevention measures
Level 1. Elimination of hazards
Level 1. Substitution
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
Awareness raising
General information
Guidance
Target group
Employers
OSH consultant
Safety officers
Workers