The guidance is about handling dangerous substances in general: what dangerous substances are, their effects on humans and exposure routes. It explains the labelling of dangerous substances, including the pictograms used, and outlines what hazard statements and safety data sheets are. It contains sections on chemicals management, safe handling of chemicals and the general principle of prevention. Certain sections also deal with asbestos and lead, and it includes information about the legislation concerning dangerous substances at workplaces.

The guide provides an overview of some of the most common occupational safety and health problems in hairdressing and other beauty treatments and describes their solutions. The guide deals with, for example, the following tasks: working in hairdressing salons, beauty salon work and sports club work. The guide includes a section for young workers and for pregnant and breastfeeding workers.

The guide provides an overview of the most common problems associated with cleaning tasks and describes their solutions. The guideline covers, for example, industrial cleaning, window cleaning, laundries and dry cleaning. It includes a section for young workers and for pregnant and breastfeeding workers.

Substitution means replacing hazardous chemicals with safer alternatives. It is at the top of the hierarchy of control measures applied to substances. There are tools available that are useful for substitution and shared knowledge can be helpful in the substitution process.
Substitution, in this OSHwiki article, refers to the replacement of hazardous chemicals with safer substances, but also with other types of measures: technological and organisational measures and product revision.

Welding creates major problems for workers' safety and health. This OSHwiki article addresses these health issues and preventive measures including exhaust systems, low fume generating welding, training to prevent the breathing in of fumes and helmets with integrated air supplies. It also presents tools that can be used by small and medium-sized enterprises, and an outlook on the most important trends in welding and related health issues.

Zoonoses are infections that are spread from animals to humans. This OSHwiki article gives a general overview of the occurrence and transmission of zoonotic diseases, with particular emphasis on zoonotic diseases in the workplace and why they present safety and health concerns for certain occupations. Common occupational zoonoses are described and a summary is provided on the biological agent responsible for causing disease, methods of transmission, incidence and potential health effects.

This OSHwiki page provides an overview of biocides, including their main uses and health effects, the relevant legislation and preventive measures. It also covers exposure to metalworking fluid preservatives and disinfectants in the healthcare sector. 

The presence of biological agents in occupational environments is an important medical and social problem. Micro- and macroorganisms and the substances they produce may exert a harmful influence on individuals exposed to them, leading to numerous adverse effects on health. This OSHwiki article introduces different biological agents, their effects on health and methods of measurement, workplaces in which such agents are found and preventive measures.

This article provides a general overview of occupational exposure to dangerous substances. It provides definitions, an introduction to the relevant EU legislation and basic information on how to identify and manage the health risks associated with dangerous substances in the workplace. The article provides an overview for beginners, and signposts the way to additional information.

The website provides access to the summary of a workshop organised by the EU Agency for Safety and Health at Work that aimed to discuss the future activities in relation to occupational diseases. The presentations of speakers from the agency, the memeber states and international organisations on important issues are provided as well.