The document discusses chemical hazards in the textile and garment industry. It outlines the basic principles for safe use of dangerous substances, which are: 1) Elimination or reduction of danger by using non hazardous substances, 2) Isolation of danger by selecting low emission work processes, 3) Extraction of hazardous substances at the source of emission, 4) Local exhaust ventilation in addition to extraction at the source, and 5) Use of personal protective equipment as a last resort. The document provides examples of unacceptable and acceptable safety situations and discusses routes of exposure and common hazardous chemicals in the textile industry.

1. Chemical Hazards
in the
Textile and Garment Industry
Practical Solutions for avoiding injuries and
occupational diseases

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Introduction
How dangerous substances effect the human bodies
Routes of exposure and the hierarchy of safety measures
Examples of “unacceptable” and “acceptable” situations
Fig. 1 by F. Kraugmann

3. Hazards caused by dangerous substances
Chemical burn of hands
Pouring the rest liquid formic acid into
a full container
A heavy chemical reaction happened
Worker burned his hands and arms
badly
Did not wear gloves but safety goggles
Accidently the worker took a wrong
container full of chlorine bleach
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Fig. 2 by BG ETEM
Fig. 3 by BG ETEM

4. Ingestion
powder, liquids
Cutaneous absorption
gases, liquids
Inhalation
gases, vapours, dust,
aerosols
Hazards caused by dangerous substances
Routes of exposure
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Fig. 4 by Napo [3]
Fig. 5 by Napo [3]
Fig. 7 by Napo [3]
Fig. 6 by F. Kraugmann

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Examples of hazardous substances in the Textile Industry
Principles
Fig. 8 by IVSS [1] Fig. 9 by F. Kraugmann

6. Principles
Hierarchy and principles of protective measures
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Fig. 10 by IVSS [1]
Fig. 11 by IVSS [1]

7. Principles
Operating instructions
Designation of the hazardous
substance
Hazards to human beings and to the
Environment
Information on protective measures and
rules of behaviour
Behaviour in case of danger
First aid
Correct disposal
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Fig. 12 by BG ETEM]

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Examples for “unacceptable” and “acceptable” conditions
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Fig. 14 by F. Kraugmann

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Examples for “unacceptable” and “acceptable” conditions
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Examples for “unacceptable” and “acceptable” conditions
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Examples for “unacceptable” and “acceptable” conditions
Fig. 19 by IVSS [1]
Fig. 20 by IVSS [1]
Fig. 21 by IVSS [1]

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Examples for “unacceptable” and “acceptable” conditions
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Examples for “unacceptable” and “acceptable” conditions
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Examples for “unacceptable” and “acceptable” conditions
Fig. 27 by F. Kraugmann
Fig. 28 by F. Kraugmann

15. Summary
Basic principles for safe use of dangerous substances:
1. Elimination or reduction of danger by using non hazardous
substances
2. Isolation of danger by the selection of a low emission working
process
3. Extraction of the released hazardous substances at the
occurrence or leak source
4. Local exhaust ventilation measures in addition to extraction at
the source of generation
5. Personal Protective equipment.
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Further information
www.bgetem.de
www.gestis.trust.de
www.baua.de
www.hse.uk
www.napo.org

17. List of references
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list of references:
[1] 3 Chemical hazards - Guide of Risk Assessment in Small and Medium
Enterprises (issa), Austria 2012
[2] Training data and information (BG ETEM)
[3] Pictures, Napo is co-produced by a European Consortium: