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Cake Q1 Risk exposed groups - the use of masks

Cake Q1 Risk exposed groups - the use of masks. What are dangerous chemicals?. Chemicals that can pose a risk to health and environment Chemicals that are classified as hazardous by Norwegian law Chemicals that have an exposure limit or norm.

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Cake Q1 Risk exposed groups - the use of masks

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  1. Cake Q1 Risk exposed groups - the use of masks

  2. What are dangerous chemicals? • Chemicals that can pose a risk to health and environment • Chemicals that are classified as hazardous by Norwegian law • Chemicals that have an exposure limit or norm

  3. Health effects associated with work with chemicals • Oil mist/vapor: short term – irritation of the upper respiratory tract, headache, dizziness, nausea and drowsiness. Long term: lung fibrosis and increased risk of cancer (leukemia). • Paint – organic solvents: short term – irritation of upper respiratory tract and eyes, dizziness, fatigue, headache and nausea. Long term: damage to the brain (nervous system), reduced memory and concentration, eczema, reduced fertility. • Dust : short term - irritation of upper respiratory tract and mucosa. Long term: allergi, respiratory diseases and increased risk of cancer. • These health effects are incurable!

  4. Choise of filter

  5. What type of mask should we use? Half mask Short term mask

  6. What type of mask should we use? • Oil mist/oil vapor: half mask with combination filter (A/P2) • Dust: P2 filter protects against harmless dust , P3 filter is to be used when the dust contains or can contain poisonous or very poisonous particles, cancerous substances, radioactive particles, bacteria or virus. • Solvents: filtermask with filter A (brown). For solvents with a boiling point lower than 65 0 C, an AX filter must be used. • Use the PPE specified in the MSDS sheet, even if the exposure time is short! Source: Arbeidstilsynets artikkel Åndedrettsvern 539

  7. Changing of filters • Filters need to be kept in closed compartments when not in use. • Change filters every offshore trip as a minimum with normal work • Are these routines working with us? Your future health is at stake!

  8. Short term solutions may have long time effect!

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