Recycling e-waste. I wear my personal protective equipment to protect myself from dangerous substances

Type of item
Visual resources
Country
France
Year of publication
2016

French

Description

The poster, which is a part of a series, reminds workers of the importance of wearing personal protective equipment in the electronic waste recycling sector. A schematic shows a human figure dressed in every sort of personal protective equipment: hearing protection (earmuffs), a visibility waistcoat, gloves, safety boots, a respirator (filtering mask) and eye protection goggles.

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
INRS — National institute of research and security
Provider name (Original)
INRS - Institut national de recherche et de sécurité
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Other
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Not applicable
Hazard - health effects
Not applicable
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Inhalation
Ocular (through eyes)
Sharps and cuts
Skin absorption
Substance Description

Electronic waste

Prevention measures
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Target group
Workers