The report provides an overview of projects related to NMVOC emissions from domestic use of solvents and solvent containing products. The report provides relevant information about products, NMVOC Emissions from the most important product types within different sectors and from different countries. The emissions of NMVOC from paint application (industrial as well as domestic use).
The document provides guidance on risk assessment of chemical agents at workplaces, including explanation about how to recognise hazardous chemicals (hazard symbols, safety data sheets), how to assess risks, how to evaluate possible alternative chemicals to use in case of high risks and the use of preventive measures.
The current report aims to summarize existing information and initiatives on the topic of women and chemicals, also at work. It provides comprehensive information on where women are affected, to which chemicals they may be exposed and what initiatives exist at international level to deal with related issues. The report does not include any specific information on workplace exposures or prevention measures but rather addresses the policy making level.
The current publication presents information on a variety of indoor air contaminants, mainly volatile organic compounds but also microbiological agents, radon and particles, measured in Belgian household and public buildings. The resource may be useful in the OSH context for workers in public buildings, offices etc. and regarding measurement technologies and assessments of specific air-borne agents.
The document introduces a structured process of risk assessment on chemical agents at workplaces and implementing prevention measures starting with a screening approach and ending with an expert approach. It includes information on all types of chemical hazards, workplace exposures and prevention measures that could be applied, depending on the type of identified risk.
The website provides general information about health risks from asbestos and possibilities to get medical support. It links to further webpages of the agency.
Detailed evaluation of the Health Council about the risks from asbestos exposure, e.g. from floor replacement, construction or repair and maintenance of ships. The carcinogenic effects of asbestos are (re-)assessed, resulting in a recommendation to lower exposure limit values.
The videos raises awareness that flour dust is hazardous to the lungs and that flour dusts should be avoided as much as possible.
Digital technologies, including ICT enabled technologies such as robotics and artificial intelligence, are likely to have major impacts on the nature and organisation of work over the next years. This workshop was organised with EU-OSHA’s Focal Point...
The guidance aims to support working environments in the food industry. It covers the following topics: risk assessment, ergonomics at work, noise, accidents prevention, psychosocial work environment; skin irritants, chemicals and dust, and young workers, pregnant and breastfeeding workers. The publication is based on the guidelines published by the Danish Labour Inspectorate (Arbejdstilsynet).