Safety in Contract Cleaning. Chemical and Biological Safety Guidance for Employers and Employees
English
Description
The leaflet provides information for employers about risks at workplaces for contract cleaners from biological or chemical risk factors. It informs about what chemical or biological agents are "typical" for the tasks of cleaning and disinfecting, hightlights the need to assess risks and making use of supplier information on labels and safety data sheets. Prevention measures are recommended.
Other data
Provider
Provider name (English)
Health and Safety Authority
Provider name (Original)
Health and Safety Authority
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Cleaning or Disinfecting
Biological hazard
Microbiological hazards (Microorganism)
Viruses
Bacteria
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Dusts
Gases
Liquids
Solids
Vapours
Hazard - health effects
Allergens
Skin sensitisers
Asthmagens
Asphyxiants
Irritants
Toxic substances
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Ingestion
Inhalation
Ocular (through eyes)
Sharps and cuts
Skin absorption
Substance Description
hydrochloric acid, sulphamidic acid, formic acid, sodium hydroxide, ammonium hydroxide organic solvents, detergents white spirits, turpentine, acetone, aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohol formaldehyde, glyoxal, quaternary ammonium compounds, fragrances, colouring agents
CAS Number
7647-01-0
5329-14-6; 2430-22-0
64-18-6
1310-73-2
1336-21-6
8006-64-2
64742-88-7, 64742-82-1, 8052-41-3, 64742-48-9
67-64-1
8 90989-38-1
50-00-0
107-22-2
92129-33-4
EC number
231-595-7
226-218-8
200-579-1
215-185-5
215-647-6
232-350-7
265-191-7, 265-185-4, 232-489-3, 265-150-3
200-662-2
292-694-9
200-001-8
203-474-9
295-835-2
Prevention measures
Level 1. Elimination of hazards
Level 1. Substitution
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Training / guidance
Hygiene measures
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
General information
Guidance
Target group
Employers
Managers
Safety officers
Workers