Working safely with lead

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Type of item
MS information
Country
Spojené království
2017

English

Description

This page provides basic information on lead at work, focusing on the duties of the employer. It includes the following sections: When are you most at risk? Action required by employers and Resources with links to further information.

Access tool

URL
http://www.hse.gov.uk/lead/index.htm

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
HSE — Health and Safety Executive
Provider name (Original)
HSE — Health and Safety Executive
Provider url:
Health and Safety Executive
http://www.hse.gov.uk/
Type of provider
Labour inspectorate
Tasks covered
Applying Surface Coatings
Construction
Handling Chemicals
Heating, Machining, or Welding Metal
Installing or Removing Insulation
Manufacturing
Processing Materials
Removing Coatings
Smelting and Casting Metal
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Dusts
Nanoparticles (airborne liquids/solids including smoke or mist)
Solids
Vapours
Hazard - health effects
Reprotoxic substances
Neurotoxic substances
Toxic substances
Exposure route
Ingestion
Inhalation
Substance Description

lead

CAS Number
7439-92-1
EC number
231-100-4
Prevention measures
Not applicable
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
General information
Guidance
Target group
Employers
Safety officers
Workers