Understand requirements for monitoring substances
Workers should understand that policies exist regarding the monitoring of substances in the workplace. These policies specify that employers should measure the employee's exposure to any substance regulated by a standard which requires monitoring.
Relevant tools
Below is a list of tools relevant for implementing this topic :
- ILO: A 5 step guide for employers, workers and their representatives on conducting workplace risk assessments (2014)
- OECD: eChemPortal
- ILO: Exposure to hazardous chemicals at work and resulting health impacts - A global review (2021)
- ILO: Code of practice - Safety in the use of chemicals at work (1993)
- ILO/WHO: Outline for the development of national programmes for elimination of asbestos-related diseases (2007/2014)