Factsheet 90: Maintenance and OSH — a statistical picture

Type of item
EU & international information
Country
EU
Year of publication
2010

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Description

The factsheet gives an overview of health risks of maintenance workers, which are mostly related to accidents and physical aspects but also include exposure to chemicals. The factsheet provides background information from the EU countries. 

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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
Tasks covered
Not applicable
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Dusts
Gases
Liquids
Nanoparticles (airborne liquids/solids including smoke or mist)
Solids
Hazard - health effects
Carcinogens
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Ingestion
Inhalation
Skin absorption
Substance Description

Asbestos, welding fumes

CAS Number
12172-73-5
EC number
601-801-3
Prevention measures
Not applicable
Purpose of the material
General information
Report
Target group
All (no specific target group)