The brochure raises awareness that using personal protective equipment is not a sign of weakness but of cleverness. It explains that even short exposures to chemicals, noise etc. can cause harm and that workers should always take the time to select appropriate equipment. It explains what types of equipment exist, how to decide which is appropriate for a particular workplace situation and how quality can be checked. 

In this guide, the Labor Inspectorate draws attention to road construction to existing threats, describes the requirements of legislation and gives recommendations to ensure safety and prevent work accidents.

In the first part of the video requirements for the handling of dangerous chemicals and the most common deficiencies are discussed. In the second half, discussion focusses on carcinogens and mutagens and  requirements for their handling and the main disadvantages of their use.

The webpage explains what asbestos is, where it is found in constructions and that it is a carcinogen. Legal requirements related to asbestos work are explained, including medical surveillance as well as risk management measures to prevent exposure. 

The website provides information on carcinogens and mutagens at the workplace under the following headlines: What are carcinogens and mutagens? Handling of carcinogens and mutagens; Risk assessment; Measures to reduce health risks; Unforeseen exposure; Training of employees; Keeping records of employees in working environments affected by carcinogens or mutagens; Medical examination of employees
 

The website gives an overview about issues relevant to chemics at the workplace. It explains that hazardous chemicals are particularly labelled and safety data sheets provide information on their hazards and safet handling. It explains that risks must be prevented by means of a workplace risk assessment and specific prevention measures. It explains hazards and exposure pathways and includes lins to further information sources. 

The extensive guidance document explains what biological agents at work are and how they are regulated. This includes the assessment of workplace risks and implementation of prevention measures to protect workers. Apart from this, specific examples of managing  biological risks at workplaces are given for several sectors. 

The brochure explains the hazards from wood dust. It lists requirements related to wood working and dust generation and gives practical advice on how to implement technical measures and ensure low wood dust exposures at workplaces. Rules for workplace risk assessments and measurements of workplace air are also provided. 

The checklist sets out the main steps of a workplace risks assessment specific to hairdressers and provides examples how measures according to the hierarchy of measurs - substitution, technical measures, organisational measures, personal protective equipment.

The brochure presents some common hazards of hair dressing chemicals and explains how exposure could be eliminated by choseing other products, or reduced by organisational measures and personal protective equipment.