HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT IN NORWEGIAN TUNNELLING
English
Description
The publication gives an overview of risk management in building tunnels, including from chemical factors. It explains legislation and risk assessment on chemicals at workplaces in tunnel construction. The document includes discussions on prevention measures and examples.
The publication intends sharing of information and experience in managing health, safety and environmental risks.
Other data
Provider
Provider name (English)
NORWEGIAN TUNNELLING SOCIETY
Provider name (Original)
Norsk Forening for Fjellspreningsteknikk
Provider url:
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Construction
Handling Chemicals
Heating, Machining, or Welding Metal
Working Outdoors
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Dusts
Fibres
Gases
Liquids
Solids
Vapours
Hazard - health effects
Other
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Inhalation
Ocular (through eyes)
Substance Description
asbestos, Nitrogen dioxide, ammonia, sulphur dioxide, radon,carbon monoxide, concrete dust, diseal particles, welding fumes, oil mist
CAS Number
1332-21-4
10102-44-0
7446-09-5
10043-92-2
630-08-0
68334-30-5
7439-89-6
EC number
603-721-4
233-272-6
913-720-3
231-195-2
233-146-0
211-128-3
924-212-6
918-958-1
269-822-7
231-096-4
Prevention measures
Level 1. Elimination of hazards
Level 1. Substitution
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Level 2. Reducing / minimising the risk by organisational measures, e.g. reducing the number of workers exposed
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Training / guidance
Hygiene measures
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Guidance
Measurement and assessment
Risk assessment
Warning message / Alert
Target group
Employers
OSH consultant
Safety officers
Supervisor
Workers
Workers representatives