| Document ID (ISN) | 70208 |
| CIS number |
97-1996 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-7176-1407-7 |
| Year |
1997 |
| Convention or series no. |
HSE Contract Research Report CRR 144/1997
|
| Author(s) |
Health and Safety Executive |
| Title |
Industry's perception and use of occupational exposure limits |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1997. 173p. Price: GBP 49.50. |
| Abstract |
This report summarizes the findings of a survey of 1000 United Kingdom companies using hazardous chemicals. Information is presented on the chemicals used, whether risk assessment procedures were in place, the risk reduction methods used, the level of awareness of relevant legislation and occupational exposure limits (OELs), and their role in influencing the choice of risk reduction measures. The majority of firms had carried out some assessment of risk and had risk control measures in place. However, the understanding of OELs was very variable, indicating that they have limited direct influence on the behaviour of small firms. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
small enterprises; United Kingdom; legislation; limitation of exposure; harmful substances |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
report; risk awareness; implementation of control measures; hazard evaluation; supply of information; role of workers' organizations; determination in air; plant safety and health organization; questionnaire survey |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Small and medium-sized enterprises
|
