Factsheet 35: Communicating information about dangerous substances

Type of item
EU & international information
Country
EU
Year of publication
2003

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Description

The factsheet explains legal requirements on communication about chemical hazards and risks, including the employers’ obligations and the classification and labelling of dangerous chemicals according to the EU regulation on classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals. The factsheet is one of a series produce by the EU-OSHA on occupational safety and health issues in relation to dangerous substances for the 2003 European Week for Safety and Health at Work.

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
Provider name (Original)
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
Tasks covered
Not applicable
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Not applicable
Hazard - health effects
Not applicable
Exposure route
Not applicable
Substance Description

Not substance specific

Prevention measures
Other
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Guidance
REACH or CLP related
Target group
Employers
Managers
Safety officers
Supervisor
Workers