REACH effects/impact on workplaces

Introduction 

REACH is one of the main acts of the European legislation on chemicals. Its aim is to improve the protection of human health and environment from the risks arising from the use of chemicals. REACH makes the industry responsible for evaluating the risks of the chemicals they use and produce. REACH requires detailed information on the risks and the safe use of chemical substances and this information is passed down the supply chain through safety data sheets.Although REACH obliges manufacturers to assess the risks of chemicals they place on the European market, the employer remains responsible for ensuring occupational safety and health (OSH). According…