Hazardous substances
Danish
Description
Workers involved in patient treatment and handling samples can be exposed to significant harmful effects from chemical substances, gases and smoke, for example formalin, oestrogens, fungicides and coal tar (for the treatment of certain skin diseases) and various disinfectants. The website presents a short overview of these effects and provides links to further information.
Other data
Provider
Provider name (English)
Work environment council for the welfare and public administration sectors
Provider name (Original)
Branchefællesskabet for arbejdsmiljø Velfærd og Offentlig administration
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Cleaning or Disinfecting
Contact with Humans or Animals
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Gases
Liquids
Vapours
Hazard - health effects
Allergens
Carcinogens
Toxic substances
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Inhalation
Prevention measures
Not applicable
Purpose of the material
General information
Target group
Managers
Safety officers
Supervisor
Workers