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Nicolas KIEFER: Preventionist, HSE consultant and trainer, Director of Evarisk, Montpellier, France
INTRODUCTION
Authorized ELV centers (what the general public refers to as "junkyards") are legally obliged to depollute end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). Although this activity is beneficial for the environment, it also exposes employees to chemical risks that are not always fully understood. This fact sheet provides an overview. It is aimed at center operators, prevention specialists and consultants interested in the subject.
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Managing chemical risks in ELV depollution operations
List hazardous chemical agents
Regulations
Arrêté du 2 mai 2012 relative aux agréments des exploitants des centers VHU et aux agréments des exploitants des installations de broyage de véhicules hors d'usage
Website
The INRS website offers a sheet to help you identify carcinogenic products (search for FAR 26 – Dismantling of end-of-life vehicles [ELVs] in the search tool).
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