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The development of process-specific risk assessment and control in Germany
Reinhold Rühl1, Eva Lechtenberg-Auffarth, Georg Hamm
1Bau-Berufsgenossenschaft Frankfurt am Main, Germany. reinhold.ruehl@bg24.bgnet.de
The Annals of Occupational Hygiene
|May 15, 2002
Summary
German and UK health and safety experts found similar chemical control challenges for small and medium-sized businesses. This paper presents German solutions to aid international discussion on practical chemical workplace support.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Hygiene
- Chemical Safety Management
Background:
- Identified common chemical control challenges in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK and Germany.
- Recognized the need for practical support systems for SMEs in managing chemical substances.
Framework:
- Presented German initiatives and solutions developed to assist SMEs with chemical safety.
- Highlighted the applicability of these solutions in an international context.
Implementation:
- Detailed practical support strategies for SMEs working with hazardous chemicals.
- Focused on knowledge transfer and the dissemination of best practices.
Implications:
- Promoted international dialogue on effective chemical management in SMEs.
- Aimed to improve occupational health and safety standards globally for small businesses.