Workplace industrial solvents
Greek
Description
The guide on industrial solvents informs about occupational health and safety risks from use and the exposure to industrial solvents and describes possible prevention measures. It provides information on safety data sheets, good practices for reducing the worker’s exposure, proper use of personal protective equipment, measures for reducing the risk of ignition and explosion, measures for reducing the vapour concentration in the workplace etc.
Other data
Provider
Provider name (English)
Hellenic Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
Provider name (Original)
Υπουργείου Εργασίας & Κοινωνικής Ασφάλισης
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Type of provider
Tasks covered
Applying Glues or Sealants
Applying Surface Coatings
Cleaning or Disinfecting
Dyeing or Tanning
Manufacturing
Printing or Photography
Removing Coatings
Spill or Confined Space Accident
Woodworking
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Liquids
Vapours
Hazard - health effects
Carcinogens
Neurotoxic substances
Irritants
Toxic substances
Fire and explosion
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Inhalation
Skin absorption
Substance Description
Solvents
Prevention measures
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)
Purpose of the material
General information
Guidance
Measurement and assessment
Risk assessment
Target group
Employers
Occupational health physician
OSH consultant
Safety officers