Document ID (ISN) | 55222 |
CIS number |
91-159 |
ISBN(s) |
0-11-885530-1 |
Year |
1990 |
Convention or series no. |
COP 41
|
Author(s) |
Health and Safety Commission |
Title |
Control of substances hazardous to health in the production of pottery: Approved Code of Practice |
Bibliographic information |
HMSO Books, P.O. Box 276, London SW8 5DT, United Kingdom, 1990. 33p. 19 ref. Price: GBP 4.50. |
Abstract |
This Code amplifies certain aspects of the general Approved Codes of Practice under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations and the Control of Lead at Work Regulations. Topics covered include: assessment of nature and extent of health risks; procedures requiring control measures to reduce exposure to silica, lead and other substances; prevention of contamination and disposal of waste; provision and use of protective clothing and respiratory protective equipment; cleaning of workrooms, plant and equipment; construction of buildings and equipment; use and maintenance of control measures; exposure monitoring and health surveillance. |
Descriptors (primary) |
United Kingdom; pottery industry; health hazards |
Descriptors (secondary) |
disposal of harmful waste; directive; workplace monitoring; lead; hydrofluoric acid; silica; suppression of airborne dust; hazard evaluation; cleaning of workplaces; respirators; contamination; safe working methods; washing facilities; canteens; medical supervision; replaced; protective clothing |
Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
Subject(s) |
Materials, glass and ceramics
|
Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
|
Browse category(ies) |
Glass, pottery and related materials
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