To meet growing needs due to the COVID-19 outbreak, more companies have been allowed to manufacture hand sanitisers and other disinfectants provided they comply with the WHO guidelines and thanks to a derogation to the EU Biocides Product Regulation.
These products contain solvents such as propanol or isopropanol, which are flammable liquids and hence require specific measures to handle them safely. They should be put in suitable packaging, workers should wear adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and earthing procedures should be in place to prevent static discharge.
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).
ESIG in collaboration with the UK Solvents Industry Association (SIA) have updated their Safe Handling of Solvents safety film (in English), replacing the one first released in 2006. This video enables users to identify health, safety and environmental hazards and to implement best practice to ensure safe handling.
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.
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.
Learn how best to manage health risks from exposure to solvents via inhalation of vapours and contact with the skin and eyes. This guide also helps to explain the European regulations around health risk management. This resource is especially useful for SMEs.
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.
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