Report — How to convey OSH information effectively: the case of dangerous substances

Type of item
EU & international information
Country
EU
Year of publication
2003

English

Description

Providing accurate, comprehensive and exhaustive information is not only an employer's duty towards workers, but also a prerequisite for carrying out compulsory risk assessments and laying down preventive and protective measures in relation to these risks. The majority of Europe's enterprises, mainly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), lack either the information or the knowledge to make use of this information. This report describes 19 initiatives that address the existing information gap.

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
Provider name (Original)
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
Tasks covered
Not applicable
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Not applicable
Hazard - health effects
Not applicable
Exposure route
Not applicable
Substance Description

A wide range of chemicals and volatile solvents.

Prevention measures
Other
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Guidance
Target group
Employers
Managers
OSH consultant
Safety officers
Supervisor
Trainers
Workers