Factsheet 44 - How to convey OSH information effectively: the case of dangerous substances

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

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Description

For the European Week for Safety and Health 2003, the Agency has collected good practice examples describing how to transfer information effectively to different target groups and how to assess the relevance of the information for these groups. The aim is to provide policy makers, chemical suppliers, researchers, safety professionals, employers and intermediary parties (such as the social partners) with practical information to support, adapt and assess their approach. The factsheet gives overview about nineteen good practice examples from across Europe which were chosen and grouped relating to the level on which the information was dealt with.

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
Aerosols
Dusts
Fibres
Gases
Liquids
Nanoparticles (airborne liquids/solids including smoke or mist)
Solids
Vapours
Hazard - health effects
Not applicable
Exposure route
Not applicable
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)
Purpose of the material
General information
Guidance
Target group
Employers
Managers
OSH consultant
Safety officers