ESIG has always been promoting the safe use of solvents and helps manufacturers comply with the highest level of safety standards particularly under the current circumstances. We have a full range of  Product Stewardship materials available (posters and best practice guidelines) explaining how to handle solvents safely and you can watch our safety films which were developed together with the UK Solvents Industry Association (SIA).

 

Flammability guide: Update 2022

Static electricity is one of the main hazards associated with flammable solvents. Learn about the potential sources of static electricity and how to safely handle solvents in the workplace via our updated best practice guide. In June 2022, ESIG has updated the Flammability Guidelines to explain the main characteristics of solvent flammability and provide recommendations for safe handling and use.

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Safe handling of solvents

This film enables users to identify health and environmental hazards and to implement best practices to ensure the safe handling of solvents. It is a joint production with the UK Solvents Industry Association (SIA).

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Measuring solvent vapour concentrations in the work environment

Measuring exposure to solvent vapours is key to understand whether the controls you have in place are sufficient to protect workers’ health. Learn about the available techniques and how to design effective measurement programmes for your workplace.

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Reciprocal Calculation Procedure (RCP) part 2: how to calculate an OEL based on RCP method

In this video we will explain how to calculate an OEL based on the RCP. To learn more on what the RCP is and how this has evolved, watch our...
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Reciprocal Calculation Procedure (RCP) part 1: what hydrocarbon solvents and RCP are

To protect workers’ health, ESIG has just published two videos explaining how to calculate occupational exposure limits of hydrocarbon solvents thanks to the Reciprocal Calculation Procedure.

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Safe loading and transportation of bulk solvents by road

Designed to support hauliers, drivers and site operators, this short film encourages best practices in the transport of solvents and bulk transfer between vehicles and storage vessels.

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Solvents and the safe use of gloves

ESIG in collaboration with the UK Solvents Industry Association (SIA) and the European Safety Federation (ESF) has updated the « Solvents and the safe use of gloves » film. (English version only) This video shows how to select the appropriate gloves for a particular solvent, and how to use gloves for maximum protection.

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Solvents and IBCs

Using Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) to handle solvent products presents unique hazards. This short video contains valuable guidance on IBC selection, and best practice for storage and handling as well as information about relevant legislation.

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Solvents and static electricity

Identify potential sources of static electricity in the workplace and implement measures to avoid static discharge. Useful for all handlers of solvent-based materials.

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Safe use of gloves

Gloves are key to safely using solvents at work. Learn about best practice from experts you and your team can rely on.

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Solvents@work poster

Ensure everyone at your workplace knows the do’s and don’ts for safely using solvents.

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10 tips for the safe use of gloves

Get 10 safety tips for using gloves that are simple and easy for anyone to understand.

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