The incorrect handling of hazardous substances often poses a potential health risk to employees and patients in hospitals and in everyday medical practices. Especially in these areas where sick people are treated, comprehensive hygiene precautions are required. The disinfectants and cleaning agents used for this purpose, as well as medical products and substances for treatments, often contain chemicals that can cause irritation, skin burns, allergies and other health problems.
Protective measures
Measure pollutants in the house
In general, the term pollutants refers to substances that have a harmful effect on health and/or the environment.
The pollutants can be solids, gases/fumes or liquids and are usually present as mixtures of substances.
The hazard potential depends on the type of substance and the duration and frequency of exposure.
Technical rules for hazardous substances – TRGS 400
Technical Rules for Hazardous Substances TRGS 400
The abbreviation TRGS stands for Technical Rules for Hazardous Substances and are a fundamental element of occupational health and safety. These rules specify the application of the Hazardous Substances Ordinance.
Such a risk assessment is always necessary if pollutants may be present at the workplace. The employer has a duty to protect employees from potential health hazards.
The important pillars of occupational health and safety
The five pillars of occupational health and safety
The term “occupational health and safety” covers various aspects. These interlock and build on each other. This is why we refer to the “5 pillars of occupational health and safety” in this article.
They include:
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Risk assessment
- Occupational safety organization
- Instruction
- Occupational Safety Act
Hazardous substance measurement at the workplace – A-dust fraction
Measuring devices for sampling the dust fraction A-dust
As a partner in occupational health and safety, we offer measuring devices that are ideal for measuring the particle fraction A-dust. For example, the measuring device SG10-2 is a good choice for particle measurements of the dust fraction
Pollutants and effects on health
What influence do pollutants have?
How do the various pollutants affect health and why is prevention so important? This is an elementary question if pollutants could be present at the workplace or if they are used for production or could be generated there.
Protective measures at the workplace
Why are protective measures for pollutants at home or at the workplace important?
If contact with pollutants can occur at the workplace, appropriate protective measures are required. These should protect the employee from the pollutants and create and ensure a safe working environment.