Chemical risk assessment

The context of chemical risk assessment

First of all, a decree: the Decree n°2003-1254 of December 2, 2003 (Article R4412-5 of the Labor Code). This requires the employer to assess the risks to the health and safety of workers for any activity that may present a risk of exposure to hazardous chemical agents. This chemical risk assessment process, an essential step in the implementation of an appropriate prevention policy, is often difficult to carry out because of the large number of substances and preparations used.

Novallia’s approach

The first objective of chemical risk assessment is to respond quickly and pragmatically to the regulations by :

• Identifying all the chemicals used by workers
• Collecting risk data
• Evaluating the risks to which each worker is exposed through an analysis of the operating conditions

Then, the second objective is to define a chemical risk control policy on :

• Risk reduction
• Improvement of operating conditions
• Individual protection of workers
• Monitoring

Adaptability

Novallia adapts to the companies and situations of each country. For example, in Senegal, Decree No. 2006-1257 of 15 November 2006 governs the protection of workers from chemical risks.