The GHS Column Model as an aid to selecting substitute substances
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Description
Under the German Hazardous Substances Ordinance, firms are required to replace hazardous substances with substances with a lower health risk, if possible. As an aid to the assessment of possible substitute substances, the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the German Social Accident Insurance (IFA) has developed the GHS Column Model. Using just a small amount of information on the products in question, this table can be used to identify and assess substitute substances.
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Provider
Provider name (English)
German Social Accident Insurance — DGUV
Provider name (Original)
Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung (DGUV)
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Tasks covered
Not applicable
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
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Hazard - health effects
Not applicable
Exposure route
Not applicable
Substance Description
Not substance specific
Prevention measures
Level 1. Elimination of hazards
Level 1. Substitution
Purpose of the material
Guidance
Risk assessment
Other
Target group
Employers
OSH consultant
Safety officers