A brief status on REACH
The Danish Maritime Authority and the Danish Environmental Protection Agency have prepared an interpretation of importer status in connection with bunker oil.
>> Read more about the status
Prevention and storage
The best means of prevention is to avoid harmful substances altogether. That is to say that they should only be used when absolutely necessary and you should as far as possible choose the least harmful products.
When storing chemicals there are some things to consider.
>> Read more about prevention and storage when working with chemicals
Chemicals - labelling
All chemical products are required to carry safety warning labels. Labels with an orange hazard symbol are called hazard labels.
>> Read about the labelling regulations for chemicals
Positive list
It is a good idea for companies to work with their vessels in drawing up a positive list for the chemicals that can be used aboard.
>> Read about positive lists
Ventilation and indoor climate
Ventilation is very important when you are working with chemicals
>> Read about ventilation for various work processes
>> Sector guidance on point extraction could help you when you have ventilation queries
Codes for paints and cleaners
>> Read about the significant of code numbers for paint
Information and harmful effects
Chemicals can be many things - paints, detergents, cleaning materials, degreasers, oil and additives. There must be written information about all these products aboard a vessel by way of safety data sheets, labels and workplace instructions.
>> Read about the harmful effects of chemicals and the information required for you to work properly with chemicals aboard
Radiation and welding fumes
Welding fumes are carcinogenic so prevention is essential.
>> Read among other things about radiation and fumes from welding