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Document ID (ISN)59202
CIS number 92-1764
Year 1990
Convention or series no. CFSL 6501.i CFST 6501.f EKAS 6501.d
Title Acids and bases - Directive [Switzerland]
Original title Säuren und Laugen - Richtlinie [in German]
Acidi e liscive - Direttive [in Italian]
Acides et bases - Règles [Suisse] [in French]
Bibliographic information Eidgenössische Koordinationskommission für Arbeitssicherheit, Richtlinienbüro, Fluhmattstrasse 1, Postfach, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland, 1990. 18p. 1 ref.
Abstract Safety rules applicable to the use and storage of acids and bases. They concern: generalities (documentation, ventilation, warning labels, prevention of spills, review of safety measures, waste treatment provisions); rules for safe use (installations, personal protection, working methods); storage; construction, equipment and configuration of workplaces; maintenance; training; first aid; personal hygiene; environmental protection. List of other applicable legal texts and standards. Extensive commentary.
Descriptors (primary) dangerous substances; corrosive substances; Switzerland; caustic substances; acids; chemical safety; bases, alkalis
Descriptors (secondary) disposal of harmful waste; first aid; comment on directive; safe working methods; directive; personal protective equipment
Document type A - Laws, regulations, directives
Country / State or ProvinceSwitzerland
Subject(s) Standards and directives with the force of law
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Inorganic substances
Alkaline materials
Inorganic acids