This practical guide covers the handling and use of hazardous chemicals at the workplace, including:

• labelling and storage
• transportation
• occupational safety
• proper registration with the European authorities

Current European Union legislation and directives are cited throughout the text, making this a valuable reference for companies and institutions both inside and outside of the EU common market.

Contents

Regulations of the European Union Concerning Chemicals

• The European Institutions
• European Legislation
• Definitions

Toxicological Basics

• Incorporation Pathways
• Metabolism
• Acute Effect
• Effect in the Case of Repeated Incorporation
• Sensitizing (Allergenic) Effect
• Toxic Properties and Developmental Defects
• Fertility Damage Effect
• Carcinogenic Effects
• Mutagenic Properties
• Aerosols

Classification of Substances and Preparations

• The Dangerous Properties
• The Acute Toxic Properties
• Special Toxicological Properties
• Environmental Toxicity Property
• The Physico-chemical Properties
• Classification of Substances
• Classification of Preparations

Duties and Obligations when Placing Products on the Market

• Labeling of Dangerous Substances and Preparations
• Safety Data Sheets
• Restrictions on Marketing

Notification of Substances

• Full Notification
• Restricted Notification and Exceptions
• Renotification of the Same Substance
• Follow-up Information

Occupational Safety and Health at the Workplace

• First European Framework Directive 80/1107/EEC on Chemical, Physical, and Biological Agents at Work, and Selected Individual Directives Derived Therefrom
• European Framework Directive 89/391/EEC on the Improvement of Safety and Health of Workers at Work, and Selected Individual Directives Derived Therefrom
• “Chemical Agents” Directive 98/24/EC
• “Carcinogens and Mutagens” Directive 2004/37/EC
• Limit Values at the Workplace
• “Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women” Directive 92/85/EEC
• “Young People Protection” Directive 94/33/EC
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Exposure Measurements
• Safe Storage of Chemicals

Transportation of Dangerous Goods

• International Transportation Legislation
• Classification of Dangerous Goods
• Globally Harmonized System for the Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)

REACH

• Registration
• Evaluation
• Authorization

Index

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