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Document ID (ISN)54224
CIS number 90-1170
ISBN(s) 87-7359-300-1
Year 1988
Convention or series no. BSR informerer 11-88
Author(s)
Branchesikkerhedsrådet
Title Chemical substances in the shoe industry
Original title Kemiske stoffer i skoindustrien [in Danish]
Bibliographic information Arbejdsmiljøfondet, Vermundsgade 38, 2100 København Ø, Denmark, 1st ed. 1988. 23p. Illus. 7 ref.
Abstract Contents of this training booklet giving practical advice on hazardous chemicals used in the shoe industry: responsibilities for the workplace environment, occupational hazards associated with this type of work, preventive measures, labelling, chemical safety data sheets, responsibilities of the supplier and safe working methods. Lists of danger symbols, safety codes (R- and S- phrases) and relevant Danish directives, as well as some examples of chemical safety data sheets are appended.
Descriptors (primary) dangerous substances; training material; shoe industry; Denmark
Descriptors (secondary) adhesives; organic solvents; hazard identification; safety guides; safe working methods; responsibilities; health hazards
Document type C - Training manuals, audiovisual material
Subject(s) Leather, fur and footwear
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) OSH training
Footwear, leather and fur industry