unit 1 - health & Safety 2 Flashcards
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When must a supplier label a substance or mixture containing in packaging according to CLP before placing in on the market?
Either when:
a substance is classified as hazardous
a mixture contains one or more substances classified as hazardous above a certain threshold
Who defines the content of the label and the organisation of the various labelling elements?
CLP
What does the label need to include, according to CLP?
The name, address and telephone number of the supplier
The nominal quantity of a substance or mixture in the packages made available to the general public (unless this quantity is specified elsewhere on the package)
Product identifiers
Where applicable, hazard pictograms, signal words, hazard statements, precautionary statements and supplemental information required by other legislation
What is a hazard statement?
A phrase that describes the nature of the hazard in the substance or mixture
Give examples of hazard statements
Causes serious eye damage
Toxic if swallowed
Toxic to the aquatic life with long lasting effects
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
What is a precautionary statement?
A phrase that describes recommended measure(s) to minimise or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous substance or mixture due to its use or disposal
Give examples of precautionary statements
Wear eye protection
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Avoid release to the environment
In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection
What is a signal word?
If the chemical has a more severe hazard, the label includes the signal word ‘Danger’
In case of less severe hazards, the signal word is ‘Warning’
What three conditions must packaging adhere to?
Packaging must be suitable for the contents:
Prevent escape of the chemical
Not be adversely affected by the chemical and
Be strong enough to withstand normal handling
How can packaging be designed to protect children?
The packaging for some chemicals must not have a shape or designation likely to attract the active curiosity of children or mislead consumers
What other packaging requirements are needed in some cases?
Child resistant closures/fastenings
Tactile warnings
What does REACH stand for?
Registration Evaluation Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals Regulation
What is the system for controlling chemicals in the EU?
REACH
What is parallel to EU CLP regulations?
REACH
When does a company have to register for REACH?
Any company manufacturing or importing into the EU a substance on its own, in a preparation (mixture of substances) or intentionally released from articles (finished manufactured goods) at or above 1 tonne per year may have to register it
What is the aims of REACH?
To provide a high level of protection of human health and the environment from the use of chemicals
To make the people who place chemicals on the market (the manufacturers and importers) responsible for understanding and managing the risks associated with their use
To allow free movement of substances on the EU market
To enhance innovation in and the competitiveness of the EU chemicals industry
To promote the use of alternative methods for the assessment of the hazardous properties of substances e.g. quantitative structure-activity relationships (QSAR) and read across
What are SDSs?
Safety Data Sheets
When do SDSs not have to be provided?
Do not have to be provided for certain products for the final user e.g. medicinal products or cosmetics
Why do SDSs not have to be provided if you are selling medicinal products or cosmetics?
If you offer or sell dangerous substances or mixtures to the general public and you provide sufficient information to enable users to take the necessary measures as regards safety and the protection of human health and the environment
Which substances need a Safety Data Sheet?
Substances of high concern
What is a PBT chemical?
Persistent, Bioaccumaltive and Toxic
What is RIDDOR?
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013
When does RIDDOR require deaths and injuries to be reported?
When:
there has been an accident which caused the injury
the accident was work-related
the injury is of a type which is reportable
What is an accident?
A separate, identifiable, unintended incident, which causes physical injury. This specifically includes acts of non-consensual violence to people at work
