This 'guidance in a nutshell' document provides a concise and simple introduction to the obligations that downstream users have in relation to complying with Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation). It briefly explains how to identify a downstream user’s obligations and possible to take. It outlines the principles and requirements that suppliers of mixtures must fulfil inform their customers.

This short guide for users of chemicals in the workplace explains how to get the most from classification and labelling information. It explains what information should be provided in safety data sheets and on labels, how to check it and how to communicate with suppliers in case the information is incomplete or of low quality.

This document contains practical information explaining company roles and requirements under the REACH Regulation, the CLP Regulation and the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR).
Users are reminded that the texts of the REACH Regulation, the CLP Regulation and the BPR are the only authentic legal references and that the information in this document does not constitute legal advice. 

This guidance document is intended to be used mainly by Member State competent authorities (MSCAs) in communicating the risks of chemicals, specifically in the context of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). MSCAs are required under Article 123 of the REACH Regulation to inform the general public about any risks arising from substances where this is considered necessary for the protection of human health or the environment.

The video shows a young worker whose skin is burnt and who turned blind due to an accident with a corrosive liquid chemical. The main message is that workers should ask if they are unsure about how to handle chemicals.
Young workers — apprentices, part timers, casual workers, etc. — don't believe that the workplace can be dangerous. But this group is at an extremely high risk of accidents. Most of these accidents are a result of them being inexperienced, unsure, over-confident or embarrassed about speaking up. The video is part of a campaign of WorkSafe Victoria. 

This is a promotional video of the JOCONDA project. The objective of the JOCONDA project is to improve health and safety at work for professional conservators of art masterpieces by identifying and categorising the risks concerned. The JOCONDA project aimed to identify all of the risks posed to conservators.
The project website is not available anymore.

The video provides an overview of practices that minimise exposure to chemicals from nail care products and to bacteria from nail care tools for employees and customers alike. The efficiency of local exhaust ventilation is demonstrated with a real-time exposure monitoring video.

The mechanisms how chemicals may reach the skin despite the use of gloves is illustrated with computer graphics. The terms permeation, penetration and degradation are explained. It is explained that the selection of gloves should be based on a risk assessment.