Chromium and you

Working with chromium: Are you at risk?

Date of publication:
2013
ISBN:
N/A
Series code:
INDG346

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This leaflet is for people who work with chromium and its inorganic compounds.

It tells you about the possible health effects and explains what you and your employer should do to control the risks.

Not all forms of chromium present the same dangers. This leaflet focuses on chromium (VI) compounds.

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  1. Download a free copy -INDG346https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg346.pdf
  2. Working with substances hazardous to health https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg136.htm
  3. Control of substances hazardous to health (Fifth edition) https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l5.htm
  4. Workers' pocket guide to local exhaust ventilation (LEV) https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg409.htm
  5. Respiratory protective equipment at work https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg53.htm
  6. COSHHhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/index.htm
  7. Chemicalhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/chemicals/index.htm
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COSHH
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

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