| Document ID (ISN) | 107112 |
| CIS number |
07-1117 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
Prevent Focus |
| Year |
2007 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Title |
Early identification of chemical carcinogenic hazards within the enterprise |
| Original title |
Dépister les risques cancérogènes chimiques dans l'entreprise [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Jan. 2007, p.18-22. Illus. 4 ref. |
| Abstract |
This article presents a structured approach for the early identification of chemical carcinogenic hazards within the enterprise. Topics addressed: key points for taking action against chemical carcinogenic hazards (identifying and ranking the risks, elimination or substitution, reducing the risk, training and information, follow-up and improvement); approach for identifying the risks, including those that are less obvious; roles of the various players; possible financial consequences of poor risk management; main carcinogenic chemicals and sectors of activity and occupations concerned. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
carcinogens; hazard evaluation; chemical products |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
Belgium; list of chemical substances; economic aspects; substitution; information of personnel; high-risk groups; classification; responsibilities; personal protective equipment |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Belgium |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Risk evaluation
|
