| Title |
Respiratory sensitisers and COSHH - Breathe Freely |
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| SubTitle |
An employers' leaflet on preventing occupational asthma. |
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| Free Download |
Free pdf copy available  Click Here to view document. |
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| Author |
HSE |
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| Series Code |
INDG |
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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 |
2 pages |
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| Stock Code |
INDG95REV2 |
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| ISBN |
0717609146 |
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| Edition |
2nd ed |
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| Quantity Per Pack |
10 |
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| Notes |
fold-up leaflet. (INDG 95, IND G 95) (INDG95) (INDG95 REV2) (10 copies per pack) supersedes the 1990 edition entitled, 'Respiratory sensitisers. A guide for employers. Save your breath.' and 'Save your breath! campaign against occupational lung disease - advice for employees.' (MSB 12, MSB12, MS B 12) |
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| Abstract |
Provides guidance outlining the symptoms and effects of occupational asthma and the duties of employers to protect employees from exposure to respiratory sensitisers. Contents: What are respiratory sensitisers? What are the symptoms of respiratory sensitisation? How soon will the symptoms occur? What are the effects of continued exposure? What are my legal duties? How do I assess the risks? How do I prevent or control exposure? What about health surveillance? What should I do about sensitised employees? What do my employees need to know? Further information. |
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| Keywords |
General guidance; Breathing; Allergic reaction; Isocyanates; Flour; Grain; Hay; Electronic soldering flux; Laboratory animals; Wood dust; Glue; Resins; Control of substance hazardous to Health regulations 1994; COSHH |
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