Eksponering i norske sagbruk
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The report is the outcome of the exposure measurements at 11 different Norwegian sawmills carried out during the winter and summer seasons in 2013 and 2014. The measurements were carried out by The National Institute of Occupational Health in Norway(STAMI) in connection with the project "Exposure and respiratory effects in Norwegian sawmills". The project started in 2012 and is a longitudinal study over 5 years aimed at investigating whether current exposure in sawmills has adverse effects on the respiratory tract and whether it induces airway inflammation.

Miljøgifter og nanomaterialer i arbeidsmiljøet
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The report summarises which sectors/industries and jobs in Norway are considered as causing the greatest health risks to workers due to exposure to hazardous chemicals. It includes a survey of workplaces with exposure to brominated flame retardants, phthalates, PFOS / PFOA and nanomaterials.
STAMI's EXPO database, the Product Register and the Nordic SPIN database were used to search for detailed information on the occurrence and use of the individual substances. 

Cheminiai veiksniai darbo vietose
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The guidance document informs about chemical hazards in the workplace. It includes information on classification and labelling, health monitoring of workers who use lead,  risks relating to hazardous chemicals in the workplace, identification and evaluation etc.

Arbetsmiljörisker vid graviditet
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The factsheet, prepared by Center for Occupational and Environmental Medicine (CAMM), decribes the common risks  a pregnant woman can be exposed to. It is a practical guide that also pays attention to chemical hazards such as lead, mercury, solvents, cadmium, carbon monooxide, PAHs etc. 

Arbeta säkert med relining - Risker, regler och skyddsåtgärder
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The fact sheet for employers, supervisors, work environment managers and safety representatives in the relining industry aim to reduce the risk of work-related allergy, eczema and asthma in the sector.

Overige gevaarlijke vloeistoffen: opslag in ondergrondse en bovengrondse tankinstallaties
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The publication series is a guide for companies that produce, transport, store or use hazardous substances and for authorities that are charged with supervising and licensing these companies. A PGS guideline is a document about specific activities with hazardous substances. It describes in full the main risks of these activities for environmental and fire safety and the safety of employees. In addition, it describes the possible consequences of this activity for emergency response.

Human risk assessment of single exposure in chemical incidents. Present situation and emerging scenarios
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The RIVM report analyses current approaches on risk assessment and risk management in the context of chemical incident prevention. Scenarios are developed for new and high-risk workplaces to derive incident prevention and response measures. Recommendations and policy questions regarding European guidance and reference values are drawn up. 

Guidelines on Occupational Dermatitis
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The objective of the guidance is to provide useful information to enable employers and employees to manage the prevention of occupational dermatitis in workplaces. The guidelines describe occupational dermatitis and the substances which cause it. They also give good practical advice on complying with health and safety legislation including the carrying out of a Risk Assessment. 

Guidelines on Occupational Asthma
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The objective of these guidelines is to provide useful information to enable employers and employees to manage the prevention of occupational asthma in workplaces. The guidelines describe occupational asthma, the different types, and the substances which cause it. They also give practical advice on complying with health and safety legislation including the carrying out of a Risk Assessment and health surveillance.