The webpage gives access to several factsheets on specific carcinogens. The page as such is available only in English but the factsheets are provided in various languages.
The leaflets about specific carcinogens briefly inform about their occurrence (sectors, workplaces), their health effects and how employers can control exposure based on the STOP principles.
Guide for assessing health risks at workplaces from exposure to carcinogens and mutagens. It describes risk assessment and the principle options to implement prevention measures as well as health examination of employees.
This publication provides an overview of the main responsibilities of the employer in terms of health and safety at work, focusing on risk assessment and proposing different tools. Risk assessment is also a tool for the employer, so that the latter can guarantee the safety and health of employees at their workplaces . The aim of the risk assessment is to eliminate, rule out or at least reduce existing risks and to determine the essential measures to guarantee the safety and health of employees.
The website explains the content of the Regulation on Classification, Labelling and Packaging of chemical substances and mixtures, including the duty holders under the regulation, the hazard classes to be applied and the hazard communication elements. The website provides links to several related information sources
The guidance sets out the rules for safe handling of chemicals in the laboratory, including good working practices, use of prevention measures (technical and organizational) as well as training needs and waste disposal. The annexes include background information on classification and labelling.
The guidance is addressed to students and lab workers at the university.
The publication gives an overview of risk management in tunnel construction, including those from chemical factors. It explains legislation and risk assessment on chemicals at workplaces in tunnel construction. The document includes discussions on prevention measures and examples.
The publication aims to promote sharing of information and experience in managing health, safety and environmental risks.
This information is addressed to employers and employees in hairdressing salons. The information provides a general description of the content and use of hair care products, and which precautions should be followed to avoid health risks.
The guidance explains how to identify and manage risks from asbestos according to the Lithuanian the asbestos regulations. It recommends practices for reducing or eliminating risks from working with asbestos.
The factsheet briefly summarises where benzene occurs at workplaces, which risks may exist and what preventive measures can be used.
Benzene is carcinogen and people are exposed by inhalation or via skin absorption.
The document gives guidance for risk assessment at workplaces including the identification of chemical agents at the workplace, identification of hazards, exposures (including by measurements and risks and the implementation of preventive measures.