| Title |
Chromium and its inorganic compounds. |
| SubTitle |
Health hazards and precautionary measures. |
| Author |
HSE |
| Series Code |
EH |
| Series Number |
2 |
| Publisher |
HSE Books |
| Date of Publication |
1998 |
| Length |
8 pages |
| ISBN |
0717615022 |
| Price Exc. VAT |
£5.50 |
| VAT Rate |
0% |
| Product Type |
Hard Copy |
| Format |
Paper |
| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Notes |
Guidance note, environmental hygiene 2.(GNEH2) (GN EH2)(GNEH 2)(GN EH 2) supersedes the earlier edition entitled, 'Chromium and its inorganic compounds: health and safety precautions.' published with ISBN 0118856863. |
| Abstract |
Provides guidance relating to the possible health risks which could result from exposure to chromium and its inorganic compounds. It also gives advice on the precautions which may be necessary to prevent or control exposure as required by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH). Aimed particularly at employers and managers although other groups such as employee safety representatives, health and safety professionals and employees will also find it useful.Contents: Occurrence, properties and use; Effects on health; Use in the workplace; Advice on complying with the COSHH Regulations; Prevention and control of exposure; Maintenance, examination and testing of control measures; Monitoring exposure; Health surveillance; Notification of reportable disease; Information, instruction and training; Control of industrial major accident hazards; References and sources of further information. |
| Keywords |
General guidance; Engineering; Paint; Wood preservatives; Dye; Photography; Textiles; Paint; Chemicals; Chromates; Dichromates; Polychromates; |