Safety Code A revised edition of the British Safety Council's
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Safety Code for Handling industrial Solvents, originally compiled in 1964, has now been published.
The Safety Code follows the principle laid down in the introduction: "The basic principle of industrial hygiene is that described in the saying 'prevention is better than cure'." The booklet continues: "Toxicity carries a different meaning from hazard which depends to a great extent not only on the amount used, but also on the manner in which it is used. With proper handling the hazard from even a highly toxic substance is reduced to a minimum."
The Safety Code lists various toxic substances, followed by the industries in which they are most likely to be found. These include the chemical industry, textiles, paint, leather, the motor industry, rubber and many others including the perfume industry.
Preventive measures which need to be taken are listed under 11 headings the most important, perhaps. being: "All workers using solvents known to be toxic should be informed of the possible risk and of the precautions to be taken."
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