Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilDangos y teitl llawn

[X1 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION U.K.

8.1. Exposure limit values U.K.

Specify currently applicable specific control parameters including occupational exposure limit values and/or biological limit values. Values shall be given for the Member State where the substance or [F1 mixture] is placed on the market. Give information on currently recommended monitoring procedures.

Textual Amendments

F1 Substituted by Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (Text with EEA relevance).

Where a Chemical Safety Report is required, the relevant DNELs and PNECs for the substance shall be given for the exposure scenarios set out in the annex to the Safety Data Sheet.

For [F1 mixtures] , it is useful to provide values for those constituent substances which are required to be listed in the Safety Data Sheet according to heading 3.

8.2. Exposure controls U.K.

For the purposes of this document exposure control means the full range of specific risk management measures to be taken during use in order to minimise worker and environmental exposure. Where a chemical safety report is required, a summary of the risk management measures shall be given in Section 8 of the Safety Data Sheet for the identified uses set out in the Safety Data Sheet.

8.2.1. Occupational exposure controls U.K.

This information will be taken into account by the employer in carrying out an assessment of risk to the health and safety of workers for the substance or [F1 mixture] under Article 4 of Directive 98/24/EC, which requires, in the order of priority:

• design of appropriate work processes and engineering controls, the use of adequate equipment and materials,

• the application of collective protection measures at source, such as adequate ventilation and appropriate organisational measures, and

• where exposure cannot be prevented by other means the use of individual protection measures, such as personal protection equipment.

Therefore provide suitable and adequate information on these measures to enable a proper risk assessment to be carried out under Article 4 of Directive 98/24/EC. This information shall complement that already given under heading 7.1.

Where individual protection measures are needed, specify in detail which equipment will provide adequate and suitable protection. Take into account Council Directive 89/686/EEC of 21 December 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective equipment (1) and make reference to the appropriate CEN standards:

(a)

Respiratory protection

For dangerous gases, vapours or dust, specify the type of protective equipment to be used, such as:

• self contained breathing apparatus, adequate masks and filters.

(b)

Hand protection

Specify clearly the type of gloves to be worn when handling the substance or [F1 mixture] , including:

• the type of material,

• the breakthrough time of the glove material, with regard to the amount and duration of dermal exposure.

If necessary indicate any additional hand protection measures.

(c)

Eye protection

Specify the type of eye protection equipment required such as:

• safety glasses, safety goggles, face shield.

(d)

Skin protection

If it is necessary to protect a part of the body other than the hands, specify the type and quality of protection equipment required, such as:

• apron, boots and full protective suit.

If necessary, indicate any additional skin protection measures and specific hygiene measures.

8.2.2. Environmental exposure controls U.K.

Specify the information required by the employer to fulfil his commitments under Community environmental protection legislation.

Where a chemical safety report is required, a summary of the risk management measures that adequately control exposure of the environment to the substance shall be given for the exposure scenarios set out in the annex to the Safety Data Sheet.]

Editorial Information

X1 Substituted by Corrigendum to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC (Official Journal of the European Union L 396 of 30 December 2006).

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[X1 OJ L 399, 30.12.1989, p. 18 . Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003.]

Editorial Information

X1 Substituted by Corrigendum to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC (Official Journal of the European Union L 396 of 30 December 2006).