Hazardous substances: Be aware, evaluate and protect. Hazardous substances in dry cleaners and cleaners

The publication provides an overview about possible occupational hazards in dry cleaning, including hazardous chemicals, and required safety measures for protection. The dry cleaning activities expose workers amongst others to peroxides, organic solvents ond other hazardous chemicals.

Te Leaflet on dry cleaners and cleaners was produced under the European Campaign Risk Assessment on the Use of Hazardous Substances, launched in 2010 by the CARIT - Committee of Senior Officials of Labor Inspection of the European Union and coordinated in Portugal by the Labour Conditions Authority (ACT) under the motto "Hazardous Substances: Be aware, evaluate and protect".