The MIKRO-BHP program is an easy-to-use application equipped with a set of functions supporting the most important, mandatory activities in the field of health and safety, while at the same time constituting an industry-specific compendium of knowledge in this field and a rich source of instructional information and descriptions of activities in the field of accident prevention, substantively supporting the improvement of the level of health and safety in micro-enterprises.
The programme has to be purchased.
The Central Institute for Labour Protection — National Research Institute presents a number of control lists containing recommendations regarding the appropriate personal protective equipment for selected occupations and workplaces.
The website provides information on how to select appropriate protective equipment the risks identified in a workplace. The main page links to several sub-pages with topics such as protectin the respiratory system, the eyes and the face; protective clothing for welding work, protective clothing for chemicals, explosion hazards, liquid organic chemicals and legal provisions. There are also links to further information in books and scientific articles.
The integrated occupational safety and health database system (SINDBAD) was developed at the Central Institute for Labor Protection (CIOP). SINDBAD provides a collection of information related to occupational health and safety in the fields of:
- risks such as chemicals, biological agents, dust and physical risks
- personal protective equipment (PPE).
The interactive risk assessment system provides support in the assessment of occupational hazards in the work environment, including:
The information portal on harmful biological hazards provides support for tasks related to exposure and occupational risk assessment in relation to the presence of biological agents in the work environment. It includes the following data: background information, exposure assessment, risk assessment, legislation data, a database of measurement results and supporting materials.
The information portal on chemical and dust hazards helps employers to carry out occupational risk assessment related to the presence of chemicals and dust in the work environment. It includes the following data: background information, exposure assessment, risk assessment, legislation data, information on hazardous chemicals, a database on dust, quality methods for risk assessment, a database of measurement results and supporting materials.
Key Performance Indicators 2016 and main evaluation results
This factsheet explains what asbestos is, its health effects, who is at risk and where it may be found. It does not cover asbestos removal operations. The factsheet gives some basic examples of good practice, but does not provide detailed guidance. It recommends that users contact the relevant enforcing authority or other bodies if they suspect that they may be exposed to asbestos at work, as national legislation may provide detailed requirements.
This forum publication summarises the results of a seminar (held on 15 October 2002 in Paris) which focused on the prevention of risks arising from dangerous substances. It summarises presentations on research and regulation, substitution of carcinogens and measures to control exposure and risks at the workplace, as well as risk communication approaches. Comments by the participants on these topics are provided.