| Title |
Safe to breathe |
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| SubTitle |
Dust and fume control in the rubber industry. |
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| Free Download |
free copy available  Click Here to view document. |
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| Author |
HSC, Rubber Industry Advisory Committee |
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| Series Code |
IACL |
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| Series Number |
95 |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
1995 |
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| Length |
14 pages |
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| Stock Code |
IACL95 |
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| ISBN |
0717609790 |
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| Quantity Per Pack |
10 |
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| Notes |
leaflet. (IAC L 95) (IACL 95) (10 copies per pack) supersedes INDS 20 (IND S 20) (INDS20) entitled, 'Clearing the air: Dust and fume control in the rubber industry.'
WEB VERSION ONLY |
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| Abstract |
Provides outline practical guidance on effective dust and fume control for both employers and employees in the rubber industry and is based on current good practice. Following the advice in this leaflet will lead to a healthier working environment and will help employers comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH). Contents: Legal requirements; Occupational exposure limits for dust and fume; A strategy for dust and fume control; Assessing the risks to health from dust and fume; Selection of control methods; Common health hazards and control measures; Control strategy. |
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| Keywords |
Guidance; Rubber industry; Elimination; Substitution; Containment; Process control; Ventilation control; Segregation; Drug room; Compounding; Moulding; Curing; Calendaring; Extrusion; Housekeeping; Respirators |
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