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Dangerous substances: 2 practical information sheets

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As part of the 2018-2019 Healthy Workplaces Campaign , EU-OSHA has published two infosheets, each available in several languages.

‘Legislative framework on dangerous substances in workplaces’ offers a clear, practical summary of the relevant EU law in this area.
‘Substitution of dangerous substances in the workplace’ sets out information about removing the risks posed by certain dangerous substances altogether. This is often the best possible solution.

Visit the Healthy Workplaces Manage Dangerous Substances website

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