Practical advice: opening containers
German
Description
This guidance document deals with the opening of containers. About one in five imported containers emits harmful concentrations of hazardous substances. This guidance document aims to protect employees from exposure to hazardous substances when opening containers.
The Institute for Occupational Health and Safety of the German Social Accident Insurance (IFA) has developed practical guidance to improve the safety and health of employees in the workplace and to meet legal requirements.
Other data
Provider
Provider name (English)
Institute for Occupational Health and Safety of the German Social Accident Insurance — IFA
Provider name (Original)
Institut für Arbeitsschutz der Deutschen Gesetzlichen Versicherungen - IFA
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Type of provider
Other type provider
Research institute of the German Social Accident insurances
Tasks covered
Other
Biological hazard
Microbiological hazards (Microorganism)
Fungi
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Dusts
Gases
Liquids
Vapours
Hazard - health effects
Allergens
Asthmagens
Carcinogens
Mutagens
Reprotoxic substances
Toxic substances
Infection
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Inhalation
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)
Training / guidance
Other
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Guidance
Target group
Employers
Safety officers
Workers