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Chemicals and Hazardous substances at work - GMHC is working with trade unions to reduce workers exposure to harmful, toxic chemicals and hazardous substances. We need to know more about workers knowledge of the risks, and what employers are doing.
1.
Please answer the following occupation questions
What sector do you work in?
What is your organisation called?
What is your job title?
How long have you worked for your current employer?
If you belong to a trade union, which union is it?
2.
Have you heard of Toxic Use Reduction
Yes
No
3.
Are you aware of any chemicals or hazardous substances you work with or are exposed to at work?
Yes
No
4.
Are there COSHH (Control of substances hazardous to health regulations) assessments carried out on any work activity or substance you work with?
Yes
No
dont know
5.
Do assessments include?
substances in the building such as asbestos?
off gassing from furniture and carpets?
substances that arise during the work e.g. dust, fumes, vapour, mist or gas, pastes or smoke?
external traffic pollution?
reproductive toxins and chemicals harmful to eggs, sperm and developing foetus?
something else?
n/a
6.
Have you been trained in COSHH?
Yes
No
Dont know
7.
Are safety reps consulted/ involved in COSHH assessments?
Yes
No
Dont know
8.
Have you seen a safety data sheet for all the substances that you use?
Yes
No
some of the substances
n/a
9.
Are there safe systems of work that cover your work activity?
Yes
No
Dont know
10.
Do you wear PPE to control exposure to hazardous substances including chemicals?
Yes
No
n/a
11.
Do you know what the hazardous substances signs are?
Yes
No
n/a
12.
Do you know if any substances you work with, have been replaced on health grounds?
Yes
No
n/a
13.
If so, how was an alternative was selected?
14.
If an alternative was selected, was a different activity carried out, rather than a less hazardous substance used? (eg manual weeding rather than glyphosate)
15.
Has there been substitutions or new materials brought in, that have led to more hazards and risks?
Yes
No
Dont know
n/a
16.
Have you been treated for any health conditions that you know or think may be related to your work?
Yes
No
n/a
17.
Are you aware of
asthma or other breathing, lung problems
skin conditions
heart diseases
digestive system problems
other organ diseases
immune system problems
reproductive issues
cancers
other health issues
not aware of any
18.
Do you know if possible health associations are investigated by trade unions/management?
Yes
No
dont know
19.
Are sick patterns, compensation, reviews of death benefit payments and death certificates investigated to establish possible occupational health associations?
Yes
No
dont know
20.
Do you have more than job/employer?
Yes
No
21.
If so, are you exposed to any chemicals or hazardous substances in any other job?
Yes
No
dont know
n/a
22.
Have you kept a record of all your employers, when you worked there and details of jobs and any chemicals or hazardous substances you have worked with?
Yes
No
n/a
23.
Would you like further information on how to find out about dangerous and toxic substances that you could be exposed to at work? If so please provide details, email or address
24.
About you
What is your Age
Were you born male or female? Our bodies react differently to chemicals depending on our genetic make up and hormones
What is your gender identity if you identify differently to your biological sex?
25.
Any additional comments?
Current Progress,
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