Exposure to chemical substances and biological agents
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Description
The video raises awareness on using personal protective equipment to prevent damage from microorganisms and chemicals.
It shows workers working in textile cleaning. They are exposed to chemical substances and to biological agents and suffer from itchy skin and breathing problems. The video is animated and language-free and provides advice to prevent exposure to biological agents and dangerous substances.
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Provider
Provider name (English)
Excellence and Guarantee for Health at Work — egarsat
Provider name (Original)
Excelencia y Garantía para la Salud en el Trabajo - egarsat
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Type of provider
Tasks covered
Cleaning or Disinfecting
Biological hazard
Microbiological hazards (Microorganism)
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Gases
Liquids
Hazard - health effects
Allergens
Skin sensitisers
Irritants
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Inhalation
Substance Description
Substances used in dry cleaning and microorganism occuring in the textile cleaning
Prevention measures
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Hygiene measures
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Target group
Workers