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Document ID (ISN)57866
CIS number 92-592
ISBN(s) 0-11-885667-7
Year 1991
Convention or series no. Guidance Note EH 62
Author(s)
Health and Safety Executive
Title Metalworking fluids - Health precautions
Bibliographic information HMSO Books, P.O. Box 276, London SW8 5DT, United Kingdom, Nov. 1991. 11p. 28 ref. Price: GBP 2.00.
Abstract Contents of this guidance note: types of metalworking fluids and their components and means of application; health effects (acne, skin cancer, dermatitis, breathing difficulties); microbial growth and nitrosamine formation in metalworking fluids; legal requirements; prevention of exposure; processes and engineering controls; protective clothing and equipment; personal hygiene; maintenance of control measures; monitoring; health surveillance; first aid; information, instruction and training. An appendix describes a method for the measurement of oil mist in air.
Descriptors (primary) occupational hygiene; metalworking industry; cutting fluids; United Kingdom
Descriptors (secondary) allergens; information of personnel; oil acne; oil mist; microorganisms; nitroso amines; skin cancer; dermatitis; folliculitis; limitation of exposure; first aid; personal protective equipment; health hazards; legislation; medical supervision; data sheet; irritants
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Country / State or ProvinceUnited Kingdom
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Metalworking industry