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Directives 04/37

Council Directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens and mutagens at work

	YES	NO
- Has a risk assessment been undertaken?
- Are the floors/walls/working surfaces clean?
- Is a regular cleaning programme in place?
- Are vacuums used rather than brushes?
- Is wood dust extraction provided?
- Does it appear to be working adequately?
- It extraction regularly tested?
- Are extraction hoods appropriate and correctly set?
- Is captured dust stored in a secure and contained manner?
- Is daily personal exposure to wood dust likely to exceed 5.00 mg/m3?
- Are workers informed about the risks caused by (hard)wood dust?
- Are workers instructed about the protective measures they have to take?
- Do workers use appropriate work clothing?
- Do workers use protective masks?
- Is access to (wood) dusted areas restricted to necessary personnel only?
- Are there appropriate warning and safety signs?
- Is an emergency plan available, in case the extraction system fails?
- Is health surveillance undertaken
- Is there an action plan to further reduce exposure?
- Is the restriction on smoking/eating/drinking in the work area visibly indicated?
- Is this restriction effectively followed?
- Have workers separate storage facilities for work and street clothing?
- Are clean, dust-free washing and toilet facilities available?