Joinery workshop hygiene, health protection at work

Type of item
MS information
Country
Česká republika
Year of publication
2011

Čeština

Description

PowerPoint presentation created as a guide to work hygiene in joinery workshops. Regarding the risks, it emphasizes exposure to chemicals, such as binders, thinners, solvents, hardeners. These may contain epoxides, formaldehyde, acrylate, diisocyanates and other dangerous substances. The presentation also addresses the negative health effects of wood dust, especially its carcinogenic, toxic and irritant effects. It recommends appropriate protective equipment and safe work practices.

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
National Institute of Public Health
Provider name (Original)
Státní zdravotní ústav
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Type of provider
Tasks covered
Applying Glues or Sealants
Applying Surface Coatings
Handling Chemicals
Woodworking
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Dusts
Liquids
Vapours
Hazard - health effects
Allergens
Skin sensitisers
Asthmagens
Carcinogens
Mutagens
Reprotoxic substances
Irritants
Toxic substances
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Inhalation
Skin absorption
Substance Description

Not substance specific

Prevention measures
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)
Hygiene measures
Purpose of the material
General information
Guidance
Target group
Employers
Safety officers
Trainees
Workers