Cleaning floors

Type of item
Visual resources
Country
EU
Year of publication
2016

German

English

French

Description

This video shows how dusts can be cleaned off at workplaces and which inhalation exposures occur depending on the used technique. It illustrates the following good practice: use a vacuum or a wet cleaning method when cleaning surfaces in a workplace that uses substances potentially containing crystalline silica dust to reduce inhalation exposure.
The video is available in several EU languages; access via selecting the proper language in the language menue and klick on "implementation / videos".

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
NEPSI (the European Network on Silica)
Provider name (Original)
NEPSI (the European Network on Silica)
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Other
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Dusts
Hazard - health effects
Carcinogens
Other
Exposure route
Inhalation
Substance Description

Respirable crystalline silica

CAS Number
14808-60-7
EC number
238-878-4
Prevention measures
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Guidance
Target group
All (no specific target group)