Evaluation of exposure to chemical agents
Spanish
Description
The National Institute for Safety and Health at Work (INSST) explains the process of assessing workplace risks from chemicals. It contains a section on hazard assessment and where to obtain information from, exposure assessment using either qualitative or quantitative approaches and the evaluation of risks. The website provides links to several tools that can support the risks assessment. It also refers to legal sources, including the UNE-EN 689 Standard on Workplace Atmospheres.
Other data
Sector / Industry covered
Not sector specific
Provider
Provider name (English)
National Institute for Safety and Health at Work — INSST
Provider name (Original)
Instituto Nacional de Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo - INSST
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Type of provider
Tasks covered
Not applicable
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Gases
Vapours
Hazard - health effects
Not applicable
Exposure route
Inhalation
Prevention measures
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Level 2. Reducing / minimising the risk by organisational measures, e.g. reducing the number of workers exposed
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Other
Purpose of the material
Measurement and assessment
Risk assessment
Target group
Employers
Managers
Safety officers
Supervisor