The guidance explains what dangerous chemical agents at the workplace are, what requirements need to be fulfilled and how these chemicals must be labelled. It explains how the CLP regulation supports labelling of containers as well as how it relates to the workplace risk assessments. In the Annexes, a template for a chemicals inventory is provided, and various hazards are explained.
The website emphasises the role of cleaning to maintain good indoor air quality. It gives general recommendations on how to clean to prevent worsening of indoor air, e.g. through dust formation or the use of fragrances in cleaning agents.
The website explains that risk assessments at workplaces are legally required and provides access to several subsites with information on how to implement it. Information on methods can be accessed on the sub-sites as well as e.g. guidance for specific types of workplaces or e.g. for pregnant workers.
The website gives access to several resources supporting the assessment of workplace risks. This includes an introductory video, a broschure and poster on chemical risks at the workplace, a template for conducting a chemical risk assessment at the workplace as well as links to further, external sources.
The webpage links are provided to several resources on the assessment and management of chemical risks. This includes 5 fact sheets about cleaning tasks of ventilation systems in homes and industry
The website provides information on how to select the correct gloves for cleaning tasks. It includes links to several other resources, including videos and posters related to skin diseases, and the use of gloves.
The guidance informs about how primary schools and similar schools can organize practical and experimental work with chemicals in teaching contexts so that the pupils' work is fully sound in terms of safety and health.
The document presents and explains the requirements for any any work with asbestos, including the repair, maintenance and removal of asbestos-containing materials.
The most important rules on how employers must prevent employees from being exposed to harmful micro-organisms during work.
The website provides information on what measures have to be implemented when carrying out sandblasting activities in order to limit dust exposure and protect workers. This concerns the planing of activities, organisational measures, application of the correct technology and dust prevention measures.