Work

Pesticide exposure of users and agricultural workers

Published on 03/08/2016

Keywords : Pesticides, Personal protection equipment (PPE), Work, Plant protection products

Ever since its inception, ANSES has been concerned about the issue of pesticide exposure of users and agricultural workers. It therefore issued an internal request, to characterise the types of exposure giving rise to a risk in order to propose targeted and proportionate measures to reduce them. The Agency also launched an assessment of the effectiveness of personal protective equipment worn by users, so as to propose improvements in its recommendations on the subject. Below is an overview of the work carried out by the Agency.

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Exposure to bitumen

Updated on 04/08/2016

Keywords : Work, Bitumen

Bitumen is a residue of petroleum refining and is used mainly in road surfacing work. Following alerts regarding its effects on worker health, ANSES was asked to assess the health risks of professional use of bituminous products and their additives. The Agency's work has led to the conclusion that a health risk linked to worker exposure to bituminous binders and their emissions does exist. Consequently, the Agency is issuing a series of recommendations for chemical risk prevention with regard to these substances.

Cutting fluids

Updated on 20/09/2016

Keywords : Cutting fluids, Work

Cutting fluids are products used to lubricate, cool and protect metal parts from oxidation during metal machining operations. Substances contained in these products or formed during their storage may be hazardous for the workers handling them.