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Basic training module 'Chemicals Hazards at the Workplace'

Basic training module 'Chemicals Hazards at the Workplace'

Type of measure: Organizational

Basic Training Module for National Labour Inspectorates (NLIs) 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.

  • Part 1: Why NLIs should address exposure to hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
  • Part 2: Recognise hazardous chemicals and how they can effect your health (‘risk’)
  • Part 3: Legislation and how hazardous chemicals are being controlled
  • Part 4: How to decide if hazardous chemicals are being controlled and case studies
Published January 10, 2022
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Company:
Senior labour Inspectorates Committee (SLIC)
Country:
Europe
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General facts

Facts about cancer-causing agents:

  • The direct costs of carcinogen exposure at work across Europe are estimated at 2.4 billion Euros per year.
  • Every year, about 120.000 persons get cancer from exposure to carcinogens at work
  • Annually more than 100.000 people die because of work-related cancer.

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