Comprehensive manual for safe use of pesticides that includes separate chapter on hazards and risks of plant protection products. It is aimed at farmers and residents in agricultural areas. The guide covers general definition of types of human exposure to pesticides, acute and chronic poisoning symptoms and first aid measures. There is also a detailed description of risk mitigation measures including use and limitations of personal protective equipments.
These guidelines are intended for emergency medical specialists managing casualties in chemical accidents. For each of the 24 chemicals described in separate chapter, instructions for general safety and personal protection measures of medical personnel at accident site and hospital settings are included. This is the first guideline in Croatian language that addresses management of accidents involving industrial chemicals that has clear instructions for protection and decontamination procedures aimed at emergency medical staff.
The translated guidelines clarify the general duties of employers concerning heath risk assessment for pregnant workers and workers who have recently given birth or are breastfeeding, and give instructions for carrying out the risk assessment of generic and specific hazards and associated situations, and give examples of preventive measures for dealing with the risk. In addition, document presents the aspects of pregnancy which may affect the work and consequently require adjustments to work organization.
The handbook is intended to be used by employers and gives instructions for internal control of safety at work measures at workplaces with asbestos exposure.
Expert written guidelines explaining general concepts of carcinogenicity and mutagenic potential of chemicals, health risks and exposure factors, effective risk management and strategies for limiting occupational exposure. This comprehensive guidelines includes definitions, testing methods, hazard classification, occupational cancers and common occupational carcinogens, workplace risk assessment, exposure control and health surveillance. Parts of the relatively long text require background understanding on hazards and biological mechanisms.
Poster with recommendations for use of gloves at workplaces with dermal exposures to organic solvents. It contains concise graphical and written recommendations for use of protective gloves while managing organic solvents. The original poster was created by the European Solvents Industry Group and translated to Croatian.
Leaflet with concise recommendations for safe management of harmful chemicals in agriculture. It is focused on agricultural workers and employers, and contains practical graphical and written recommendations for safe handling, storing and disposal of fuels, lubricants and oils in agriculture.
Brochure with graphical recommendations for prevention of skin diseases related to work with harmful chemicals in hairdressers, including tips for cleaning, protecting and nourishing hands. The brochure is suitable for use in hairdressing salons, and short graphical presentations are easy to understand. It is focused on employers and employees in hairdressing sector, but also can be useful for apprentices, tutors and teachers.
Guideline for detection and prevention of occupational skin diseases, focused on medical experts as a target group. Contains concise but comprehensive chapters about risk assessment and safety measures for workplaces with dermal exposures to chemicals, particularly chemicals with irritative or sensitizing effects on skin. It contains a guideline for medical management of occupational contact dermatitis.