Guidelines for the assessment and prevention of occupational carcinogen exposures
Latvian
Description
This guidance document helps employers to apply the national legislation on chemical safety at work. It deals with the risk assessment process and how to take appropriate preventive measures. The publication was financed by a PHARE project.
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Provider
Provider name (English)
Labour Inspection
Provider name (Original)
Valsts darba inspekcija
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Not applicable
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Not applicable
Hazard - health effects
Carcinogens
Exposure route
Not applicable
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
Guidance
Risk assessment
Target group
Employers
OSH consultant
Safety officers