Guidelines on Occupational Asthma
English
Description
The objective of these guidelines is to provide useful information to enable employers and employees to manage the prevention of occupational asthma in workplaces. The guidelines describe occupational asthma, the different types, and the substances which cause it. They also give practical advice on complying with health and safety legislation including the carrying out of a Risk Assessment and health surveillance.
Other data
Provider
Provider name (English)
Health and Safety Authority
Provider name (Original)
Health and Safety Authority
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Not applicable
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Dusts
Fibres
Hazard - health effects
Asthmagens
Exposure route
Inhalation
Substance Description
Substances which are known respiratory sensitisers: Isocyanates, Gluteraldehyde, Wood dust, Hair dyes, Cobalt etc.
CAS Number
111-30-8
EC number
203-856-5
Prevention measures
Level 1. Elimination of hazards
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Training / guidance
Purpose of the material
General information
Guidance
Risk assessment
Target group
Employers
Occupational health physician
OSH consultant
Workers