Mujeres y salud laboral - guía sindical
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The guide aims to contribute to visualizing the health differences between men and women, built from gender and biological differences, incorporating them into research, health care and the practice of prevention, all with the aim of improving the union intervention strategies that are jointly developed by the Women's and Occupational Health Secretariats of the Workers' Commissions.

Gestión de residuos biosanitarios y citotóxicos en la Comunidad de Madrid
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The study aims to draw attention to health risks and facilitate their management and identification so that they can be evaluated with the rest of the health risks.
The waste produced in healthcare centers is a major problem in today's society, both due to the large volume generated and the risk it poses to health and the environment. The handling and management of this waste has clear legislation on how things should be done to avoid risks; Therefore, at a minimum, it is required that this be fulfilled.

Base de datos de sustancias tóxicas y peligrosas RISCTOX
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RISCTOX is a database of hazardous substances that was developed to provide clear, organised and concise information on the health and environmental risks caused by the chemicals contained in products that are often used or handled by companies. The RISCTOX database provides information on over 100,000 chemical agents, including data on:

Asbesti
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The website provides information about exposure to asbestos in construction. It provides general information about legal requirements when working with asbestos, including on the Register of licencees to remove asbestos. It informs about managing and monitoring asbestos demolition, measurements of air conditioning devices and measuring asbestos exposure. 

Sisäilma
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The website provides information about indoor air, the causes of indoor air problems and how to solve indoor air problems. It includes instructions for workers and for employers.
Healthy indoor air in the workplace is a prerequisite for a safe and productive work environment. In addition to the health risks, bad indoor air also adversely affects the working environment and the atmosphere of the entire work community. The employer is responsible for ensuring that poor indoor air does not cause harm or danger to employees' health.

Kiinnitä huomiota työpaikkasi kemikaaliturvallisuuteen
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The leaflet raises awareness and provides important information about products and substances that workers commonly encounter. It outlines where to find information about risks and hazards (e.g. labels and safety data sheets) and it provides information about dangerous substances registers.

ONNETTOMUUDEN VAARAA AIHEUTTAVAT AINEET -turvallisuusohjeet (OVA-ohjeet)
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The specific information on 133 substances that could cause accidents include data on their human and environmental toxicity, their physical-chemical properties as well as first aid measures and accident prevention (storage) measures. In addition, information for mitigating impacts after an accident are provided, e.g. for fire brigades. The information is intended for use by environmental protection authorities, occupational health personnel and anyone who is interested in chemicals. A user guide provides instructions on how to use the safety information.

Suojavaatetus: kemikaalit
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The website contains information about the selection and use of protective clothing in relation to several risk factors at workplaces. In the section on chemicals and infections (biological risks), the factors influencing the type of clothing, which should be identified in the risk assessment, are discussed. Recommendations on the use, maintenance and change of clothing is provided and technical norms are listed that relate to the use of protective clothing. 

Henkilökohtaisten suojavarusteiden valinta, mukaan lukien hengityssuojaimet
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Under the headline "Group specific recommendations for the selection of personal protective equipment" several guidelines are provided that inform about how to select the appropriate equipment related to chemical exposures. This includes respiratory equipment (3 leaflets) and one for face and eye protection. The leaflets on respiratory equipment also included information on the correct usage and maintenance for the most commonly used devices: filtering devices and breathing apparatus.

Jobba säkert i lantbruket
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This language free booklet shows risks of agricultural workers and depicts good and bad practices indicated by a smiling and a frowning icon. Chemical risks are covered, among other risks.
The booklet is intended to raise awareness of migrant workers without knowledge of the Swedish language. It is available as a PDF and as an e-book. It is part of a series of pictorial booklets covering working in agriculture, landscaping and the outdoor environment, horticulture, golf courses and grounds keeping, and forestry.