Preventing chemical risks in the manufacture of shoes

Type of item
MS information
Country
Portugalsko

Portuguese, Portugal

Description

This brochure describes common chemical risks in footwear repair and manufacturing. It informs about how to recognise hazardous chemicals via CLP pictograms and explains how to mitigate the risks. 

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
Working Conditions Authority
Provider name (Original)
Autoridade para as Condições de Trabalho
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Applying Glues or Sealants
Dyeing or Tanning
Handling Chemicals
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Gases
Liquids
Solids
Hazard - health effects
Not applicable
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Inhalation
Prevention measures
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
General information
Guidance
Target group
All (no specific target group)