| Document ID (ISN) | 59877 |
| CIS number |
93-470 |
| Year |
1992 |
| Convention or series no. |
ZH 1/183
|
| Author(s) |
Hauptverband der gewerblichen Berufsgenossenschaften |
| Title |
Guidelines for work in contaminated areas |
| Original title |
Richtlinien für Arbeiten in kontaminierten Bereichen [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
Carl Heymanns Verlag KG, Luxemburger Strasse 449, D-W-5000 Köln 41, Germany, Apr. 1992. 50p. |
| Abstract |
Contents: scope (exclusion of emergency response, normal waste disposal, radioactive sites, removal of explosive material or asbestos, work in sewage treatment facilities, sites contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms, work with genetically engineered organisms); definitions; general requirements, contracts; coordination of contractors; supervision; limitations on young workers and women, and on working alone; hazard communication and documentation; workplace monitoring; preliminary investigations; construction work; supplemental provisions for installations for decontamination of soil, liquids or building materials (including microbially contaminated soils); fire safety; first aid and rescue; personal emergency information cards; medical surveillance; personal protective equipment. Appendices: sample forms; lists of pertinent laws, directives, safety rules and standards. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
disposal of harmful waste; dangerous substances; detection; Germany (Federal Republic of); toxic substances; contamination monitoring |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
fire fighting; first aid; escape and rescue; personal protective equipment; prohibited work; replaced; directive; skin protection; medical supervision |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | Germany |
| Subject(s) |
Administration, legislation
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
General safety, health and conditions of work
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Waste collection and disposal
|
