How can a workstation be designed to reduce chemical risks? : Apply the chemical risk prevention approach to each system component

Apply the chemical risk prevention approach to each system component
How can a workstation be designed to reduce chemical risks?

Author : Pascal ARMAND

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 :