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Document ID (ISN)61912
CIS number 94-422
ISBN(s) 91-7930-162-2
Year 1992
Convention or series no. AFS 1992:17
Title Lead [Sweden]
Original title Bly [in Swedish]
Bibliographic information National Board of Occupational Safety and Health (Arbetarskyddsstyrelsen), Publikationsservice, Box 1300, 171 25 Solna, Sweden, 1992. 25p.
Abstract These Regulations (effective: 1 Mar. 1993) apply to all work involving the manufacture, use or handling of lead and lead-containing materials (except for those which contain less than 1% lead, and except for work in mines). Sections cover: definitions; general rules; marking; limitation of use of certain lead-containing products; precautions to be taken when performing tasks such as cleaning of lead cables or storage batteries; welding and cutting; equipment and premises; housekeeping; personal protective equipment; work clothes and protective clothing; monitoring of lead in air; medical supervision; special provisions. Detailed commentary. For previous Regulations (AFS 1984:12), see CIS 85-405.
Descriptors (primary) Sweden; limitation of exposure; lead
Descriptors (secondary) medical supervision; exposure tests; comment on directive; directive; lead industry
Document type A - Laws, regulations, directives
Country / State or ProvinceSweden
Subject(s) Standards and directives with the force of law
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Lead and compounds
Inorganic substances