CMRs are chronically toxic and have very serious impacts on health. Over 30 million tonnes of CMRs are produced in Europe yearly. The number of workers exposed to CMRs and the severity of effects call for coordinated scientific, technical and regulatory actions to be taken in order to protect...See more
Practical tools and guidance on dangerous substances
A number of tools and guidance documents have been developed by Member States, European institutions, business associations, social partners and other actors to help enterprises to carry out comprehensive and effective risk assessments. These tools represent a broad variety of approaches to managing dangerous substance effectively. Often they cover specific work operations, such as filling and pumping liquids or welding processes. Other sources give a comprehensive overview of a certain group of substances, such as sensitisers, or they highlight typical risks in certain sectors. Moreover, in addition to supporting high-quality risk assessment, most of these tools include good practical solutions, explaining how to reduce risks in common work situations involving exposure to dangerous substances. There are also tools to support specific actors, such as labour inspectors, small and medium-sized enterprises, and workers’ representatives, among many others. So it’s well worth exploring the site to find out about the help that is on offer.
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EU
English
EU & international information
European Chemicals Agency
EU
English
EU & international information
This is unique source of information on the chemicals manufactured and imported in Europe. It covers their hazardous properties, classification and labelling, and information on how to use them safely. This information is a valuable resource for advancing the safe use of chemicals and for the...See more
Nederman
Sweden
English
Visual resources
The video is produced by Nedermann who produces and markets the extraction systems. The video shows the effect of extraction systems when welding: it shows welders working with an extraction system and welders working without. You can clearly see the exposure of welding fumes.See more
Swiss Federal Coordination Commission for Health and Safety EKAS
Switzerland
German
Visual resources
SAFE AT WORK supports the industry and professional association of Swiss garages - the AGVS - in its efforts to improve work safety. The poster has been created for work safety in the motorvehicle branche. It is an informative poster giving advice on how to store flammable substances.See more
Swiss Federal Coordination Commission for Health and Safety EKAS
Switzerland
German
Visual resources
SAFE AT WORK supports the industry and professional association of Swiss garages - the AGVS - in its efforts to improve work safety. The poster has been created for work safety in the motorvehicle branche. It is an informative poster giving advice on how to prevent skin diseases related to...See more
Swiss Federal Coordination Commission for Health and Safety EKAS
Switzerland
French
Visual resources
The film was produced by the Swiss television RTS1. It is used by the Swiss Federal Coordination Commission for Health and Safety EKAS for the prevention campaign in agriculture "Angels of the farms". A farmer's wife reports about the fatal accident of her husband and father on the farm. Both...See more
Swiss Federal Coordination Commission for Health and Safety EKAS
Switzerland
French
Visual resources
The video is part of the Swiss campaign "Angels of the farm". Farmers report about their work and workplace risks. This video is about gas accidents coming from silos and fermenters. The farmers describe the sources of gas and how gas develops. They report about an accident where they lost three...See more
Swiss Accident Insurance SUVA
Switzerland
German
Visual resources
Asbestos has widely been used in construction. Only small amounts of released asbestos fibers can lead to cancer, the building material has been banned since 1990. However, in older buildings, which have to be renovated or demolished, there is still a risk of asbestos dust not visible to the eye...See more
IPCS and CCOHS
International
English
EU & international information
Health and Safety Guides (HSG) provide concise and extensive information about individual chemicals in non-technical language, for decision-makers on risks from exposure to chemicals, together with...See more
IPCS and CCOHS
International
English
EU & international information
EHC monographs are based on a comprehensive search of available original publications, scientific literature and reviews and examine: the physical and chemical properties and analytical methods; sources of...See more