In a shoe manufacturing company located in the region of La Rioja, Spain two solvents were used for the tanning of leather for shoe manufacturing.Substitution was carried out because several
Inspection cases See how carcinogen risks are managed in real workplaces! We’ve gathered key inspection cases to show how exposure to cancer-causing substances are identified, assessed, and controlled. Labour inspectorates
Find solutions Many other companies are taking measures to completely avoid or protect workers from exposure to carcinogenic substances. Filter the results to find solutions that may be of help
According to data from 2018, of the 1.7 million doctors and 3.1 million nurses working in the EU, thousands work in operating rooms every day. This includes the 400,000 surgeons
The Austrian Workers’ Compensation Board (AUVA) has translated two of their short instructional videos on carcinogenic substances and hygiene in the workplace to English. This way, other countries and organisations
The GDA Hazardous Substance Check is a service available to all parties involved in occupational health and safety within a company. Its aim is to assist in the foresighted anticipation
This training package was developed by SLIC to raise awareness of the subject of hazardous substances for the non-specialist National Labour Inspector. It is proposed that a person with good knowledge of this topic can utilise these training materials and deliver an interactive training session for their national labour inspectors.
The Guidance The Netherlands Labour Authority have developed a comprehensive document tailored to provide employers or inspectorates guidance on how to interpret the extent of the obligations to search for
Innovative Materials: Risks and Solutions Innovative materials and products often contain (novel) substances which can provide remarkable functionalities and performance but their potential risks to the human health and environment
Despite significant efforts on the development of innovative tools and methods for the assessment and management of the potential risk posed by the nanomaterials to the humans and environment, they
True to the motto ‘You can’t teach an old dog new tricks’ it is necessary to start with integrating activities that raise awareness in primary schools and in vocational educational
Control Guidance Sheets (CGSs) are essential tools designed to help employers manage and mitigate the risks associated with exposure to carcinogenic substances in the workplace. These documents serve as practical
Employers are often motivated to minimise the exposure of their employees to hazardous substances, but often don’t know where to start. Therefore, the Dutch Labour Inspectorate has developed an assessment
ChemSec, the International Chemical Secretariat, is a non-profit organization dedicated to work towards a toxic free environment. ChemSec strives to bridge the gap between decision-makers, industry, NGOs and scientists. Setting
Setting and problem In the ideal world, hazardous or dangerous substances should not be used at work. However, it is the combination of hazard and exposure that determines the final
In order to eliminate the risk of the exposure to hazardous substances, substitution of these hazardous chemicals is needed. However, finding a safer substitute without professional help can be a
Breathe Freely is a British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) initiative that focuses on mitigating occupational lung diseases. These conditions lead to severe health impairments and are responsible for approximately 13,000
Cancer is the primary cause of death in Québec (Canada) and in the majority of industrialized countries. Carcinogenesis is a complex process, and researchers estimate that from 2 to 8%
The Estonian National Institute for Health Development published this guide about carcinogens in different work environments and work areas. What are possible effects of working with carcinogens, which measures should
The “Fiches d’Aide au Répérage des Cancérogènes” (FAR) and the “Fiches d’Aide à la Substitution des Cancérogènes” (FAS) have been created by the French Prevention Network (Prevention Departments of Occupational
In order to get the right information to employees that work on location, this facilities and technical services provider developed the Stoffenscanner (scanner of substances). It provides technical specialists access
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