Use of hazardous chemicals in the workplace. Analysis report

Type of item
MS information
Country
Estonsko
Year of publication
2012

Estonian

Description

The report  presents an overview of the distribution of hazardous chemicals in Estonian enterprises. In addition, it consists of an analyses of the awareness level of employees and employers about relevant legislations, possible exposure to dangerous chemicals and possible preventive measures.  

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
Ministry of Social Affairs
Provider name (Original)
Sotsiaalministeerium
Tasks covered
Applying Pesticides
Cleaning or Disinfecting
Construction
Food Processing
Handling Chemicals
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Not applicable
Hazard - health effects
Not applicable
Exposure route
Not applicable
Substance Description
Multicore cleaner SC01, Acetone, Hydraulic oil, Acid, Hydrochloric acid, Cleaners
CAS Number
123-42-2
67-64-1
EC number
204-626-7
200-662-2
933-977-5
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)
Purpose of the material
Report
Target group
Employers
OSH consultant
Policy makers
Researchers