Document ID (ISN) | 57866 |
CIS number |
92-592 |
ISBN(s) |
0-11-885667-7 |
Year |
1991 |
Convention or series no. |
Guidance Note EH 62
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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 Province | United Kingdom |
Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
Browse category(ies) |
Metalworking industry
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