Hazardous Substances: Be aware, assess and protect. Dangerous Substances in the Industrial Cleaning Sector
Portuguese, Portugal
Description
The publication provides an overview about possible occupational hazards in the industrial cleaning sector, including hazardous chemicals, and required safety measures for protection. The cleaning activities may expose workers to disinfectants, acids and bases as well as other chemicals.
Other data
Sector / Industry covered
Cleaning services
Provider
Provider name (English)
Labour Conditions Authority (ACT)
Provider name (Original)
A Autoridade para as Condições do Trabalho
Provider url:
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Cleaning or Disinfecting
Handling Chemicals
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Dusts
Gases
Liquids
Vapours
Hazard - health effects
Skin sensitisers
Asthmagens
Asphyxiants
Irritants
Toxic substances
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Ingestion
Inhalation
Skin absorption
Substance Description
Sodium hydroxide, Hydrogen peroxide.CAS Number
1310-73-2
7722-84-1
EC number
215-185-5
231-765-0
Prevention measures
Level 1. Elimination of hazards
Level 1. Substitution
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Training / guidance
Hygiene measures
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Guidance
REACH or CLP related
Risk assessment
Target group
Employers
Supervisor
Workers