OSHwiki — irritants
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Description
The OSHwiki provides basic information on what irritants are, what health effects they may cause upon exposure to skin, eyes or the respiratory tract and what prevention options there are to protect workers. Prevention should include combinations of measures at source, technical and organisational measures, personal protection and hygiene, and early warnings.
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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
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Not applicable
Biological hazard
Biochemical hazards
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Dusts
Gases
Liquids
Vapours
Hazard - health effects
Allergens
Skin sensitisers
Irritants
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Inhalation
Ocular (through eyes)
Skin absorption
Substance Description
Soaps or detergents, acids, solvents, wood dust, welding fume. chlorine, ammonium, mineral oils
CAS Number
7782-50-5
7664-41-7
EC number
231-959-5
231-635-3
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)
Training / guidance
Hygiene measures
Purpose of the material
General information
Guidance
Target group
Employers
Occupational health physician
OSH consultant
Safety officers
Trainers
Workers representatives