Jochum Mansholt, Mansholt
Big steps in a small company
Mansholt shows that also in smaller companies, it is possible to make big steps when it comes to the reduction on exposure to hazardous substances.…
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the Netherlands
Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Johan Timmerman, Volandis
Sectoral approach to reduce exposure to DME
Dutch employee and employers organisations in construction worked together on the reduction of diesel motor emission (DME). Knowledge centre and consultant Volandis acted as an …
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the Netherlands
Construction
Edwin Buijsman, Batteryspray / Spits Engineering
New method for removal asbestos
We all know the image of asbestos removers, completely packed in white overalls and with masks. Due to the method developed by Batteryspray, it is…
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the Netherlands
Marcel Betten, De Samenwerking / Loonbedrijf Thijssen
Reducing use of pesticides
In order to control weeds in grassland, chemical products are used. Unfortunately, these products are not only hazardous to weed, but also to the employees…
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the Netherlands
Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Daan Beusker, Facilicom
Scanner of substances Facilicom
In order to get the right information to employees that work on location, this facilities and technical services provider developed the Stoffenscanner (scanner of substances).…
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the Netherlands
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply, Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities, Other service activities
Your Lungs at Work
Is you workplace affecting your breathing? This quiz is for people who are worried that their workplace might be affecting their breathing or lung health.…
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Agriculture, forestry and fishing, Mining and quarrying, Manufacturing, Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply, Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities, Construction, Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, Transportation and storage, Real estate activities, Professional, scientific and technical activities
INRS
Factsheets for identifying and substituting carcinogens
The "Fiches d'Aide au Répérage des Cancérogènes" (FAR) and the "Fiches d'Aide à la Substitution des Cancérogènes" (FAS) have been created by the French Prevention…
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France
Agriculture, forestry and fishing, Mining and quarrying, Manufacturing, Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply, Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities, Construction, Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, Transportation and storage, Accommodation and food service activities, Other service activities
National Institute for Health Development
Work environment carcinogens: what should an employee know?
The Estonian National Institute for Health Development published this guide about carcinogens in different work environments and work areas. What are possible effects of working…
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Estonia
EU-OSHA
Preventing exposure to diesel engine emissions and other exhaust gases during car inspection
This case study details how the manager of DEKRA, a small independent company, part of a larger franchise, took action to prevent exposure to carcinogenic…
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France
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
DGUV
Dangerous substances in welding
The Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung (DGUV, the German statutory accident insurance association for wood and metal work) has a website dedicated to dangerous substances in welding.…
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Germany
Manufacturing, Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply, Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities, Professional, scientific and technical activities
