Working with dangerous substances: the European policy challenge

Type of item
EU & international information
Country
EU
Year of publication
2004

German

English

Spanish

French

Description

In 2003, the European Week for Safety and Health at Work focused on reducing the risks arising from the use of dangerous substances. This publication summarises the findings of the closing event of the campaign ‘Dangerous substances — Handle with care!’. It also contains information about workshops held.

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
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

Asbestos, volatile organic compounds

CAS Number
1332-21-4
EC number
603-721-4
Prevention measures
Level 1. Elimination of hazards
Level 1. Substitution
Purpose of the material
Policy paper
Report
Target group
All (no specific target group)