Protective clothing: chemicals

Type of item
MS information
Country
Finland

Finnish

Description

The website contains information about the selection and use of protective clothing in relation to several risk factors at workplaces. In the section on chemicals and infections (biological risks), the factors influencing the type of clothing, which should be identified in the risk assessment, are discussed. Recommendations on the use, maintenance and change of clothing is provided and technical norms are listed that relate to the use of protective clothing. 

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
Finnish Institute of Occupational Health — FIOH
Provider name (Original)
Työterveyslaitos
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Not applicable
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Not applicable
Hazard - health effects
Not applicable
Exposure route
Not applicable
Substance Description

Not substance specific

Prevention measures
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Purpose of the material
General information
Guidance
Target group
Employers
Managers
Safety officers
Workers