EU-OSHA premises
On May 11, 2017, EU-OSHA organised a meeting with its Focal point members to be briefed and question in parallel sessions the two experts who have written the latest discussion articles looking at the impact on OSH on two emerging risk areas. Egon L...
Campaña para prevenir en el uso del glifosato
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Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide in the world and in Spain. Union Confederation of Workers Commissions - CCOO has launched a campaign against its use: they consider that it should be banned and stopped being used, since there are alternatives on the market that are less harmful to both peoples and the environment.
Disruptores Endocrinos
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Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that can alter the hormonal system; specifically, they interfere with natural hormones. This may lead to problems with hormone production and their effects on health include damage to the male reproductive system and influencing the development of an embryo. This guidance is aimed at improving working conditions and provides users with general information on the effects of endocrine disruptors. It provides a step-by-step substitution process for chemicals with endocrine disruptor effects.
Guantes de protección contra productos químicos
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The Technical Notes on Prevention (NTPs) are guides to good practice. This NTP is about protective gloves for use when working with chemicals. It explains how to select the right gloves, including different sources of information on the skin, namely safety data sheets and where to find information on appropriate gloves. In addition, it includes information about the requirements for glove materials, test standards for chemical protective gloves and chemical product codes.
Ropa de protección frente a plaguicidas
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In this poster, the different types of protective clothing for pesticides are shown.
Portal riesgo químico
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This portal compiles the most relevant information from the National Institute for Safety and Health at Work (INSHT) web page on occupational exposure to chemical agents and chemical safety. It also includes sections on the various sectors and agents that face specific problems, as well as sections on the storage of chemical agents, personal protective equipment and the new globally harmonised system of classification and labelling.
Riesgos derivados de la exposición a nanomateriales en distintos sectores: construcción
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The presence of engineered nanomaterials in the construction sector has increased in the most recent years because they improve the properties of the products than contain them. Given the limited knowledge about these products, this document includes fundamental aspects such as the main nanomaterials used in the sector and its application, their toxicology and the exposure and the preventive measures to be taken in their handling.
BASEQUIM - Base de Situaciones de Exposición a Agentes Químicos
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BASEQUIM is a database that includes guidance specifically developed for occupations and working environments in which there is a high risk of exposure to dangerous chemical agents. It provides specialised technical information on the prevention of risks in form of guidelines about several topics, including the work situation, possible damage to health, consequences and symptoms of the occupation and exposure to dangerous substances, and prevention measures and training.