Practical sheet | REF: FIC0175 V1

How can a workstation be designed to reduce chemical risks?

Author: Pascal ARMAND

Publication date: July 10, 2011, Review date: June 12, 2024 | Lire en français

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    2. Apply the chemical risk prevention approach to each system component

    You will now be able to apply the principles of risk prevention to each element of the system:

    • by giving priority to actions to reduce danger at source;

    • by minimizing the importance of material and human preventive measures, whose failure can lead to chronic or accidental exposure.

    2.1 Minimize hazard potential

    As a priority, you will seek to substitute the most dangerous products, in conjunction with the company's departments (Production, Research & Development, Sales, Purchasing).

    Together with users, you will also seek to reduce the quantities present, by reducing the quantities stored (act on packaging, tank volumes, etc.). Define...

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