Factsheet 34 - Elimination and substitution of dangerous substances
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Description
This factsheet introduces the process of eliminating or substituting dangerous substances, which are at the top of the European control hierarchy. It gives hints on how to identify chemicals to eliminate or substitute and briefly outlines the process of identifying alternatives. Links are provided to some support tools.
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Provider
Provider name (English)
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work — EU-OSHA
Provider name (Original)
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Not applicable
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Not applicable
Hazard - health effects
Other
Exposure route
Not applicable
Substance Description
Focus on carcinogenic and mutagenic substances (e.g. organic solvents), but any dangerous substance could be addressed.
Prevention measures
Level 1. Elimination of hazards
Level 1. Substitution
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Target group
Employers
Managers
OSH consultant
Safety officers