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EU
2016

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Description

This video shows that exposure to dusts, including to respirable crystalline silica dust can be significantly reduced for laboratory workers, if the local local exhaust ventilation systems are used at appropriate, i.e. not minimum, veolocity.
The video is available in several EU languages; access via selecting the proper language in the language menue and klick on "implementation / videos".

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URL
https://youtu.be/TLqNbZxoLho

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
NEPSI (European Network on Silica)
Provider name (Original)
NEPSI (European Network on Silica)
Provider url:
European Network on Silica
http://www.nepsi.eu
Type of provider
Employers organisations
Tasks covered
Handling Chemicals
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Dusts
Hazard - health effects
Carcinogens
Other
Exposure route
Inhalation
Substance Description

respirable crystalline silica dust

CAS Number
14808-60-7
EC number
238-878-4
Prevention measures
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Guidance
Target group
All (no specific target group)