Artificial optical radiation
The checklist includes questions about artificial optical radiation from, for example, molten metal or welding equipment.
Artificial optical radiation
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| Description | The list is based on the following regulations |
The checklist includes questions about artificial optical radiation from, for example, molten metal or welding equipment. |
Basic requirements
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| 1. Are the written work environment provisions and safety regulations available in the workplace? |
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Questions about optical radiation
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| 2. Is there a risk that workers will be exposed to optical radiation that exceeds the limit values set out in the swedish work environment authority's statute book 20097 (AFS 20097)? |
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| 3. Have measures been taken to limit reflections, for example when welding (shiny surfaces)? |
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| 4. Is the radiation source sufficiently shielded (stained glass, curtains, sheets)? |
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| 5. Are other employees or visitors protected from optical radiation in excess of the limit values (so-called friend exposure)? |
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| 6. Are there areas where limit values are at risk of being exceeded (so-called risk areas)? |
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| 7. Are there risk areas marked with signs? |
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| 8. Is the protective equipment adapted to the work environment? |
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| 9. Is the protective equipment CE marked with reference to the correct demand standard? |
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| 10. Do workers have knowledge of the correct use of protective equipment? |
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| 11. Do temporary visitors have the right protective equipment? |
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General obligations
| Question | Yes | No | N/A | Risk assessment: | Risk description | ||
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| 12. Are the employees aware of the risks associated with work involving optical radiation? |
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| 13. Is a medical examination offered to the employee if the exposure has exceeded the limit values, or if an employee suffers from an illness or other harmful impact due to exposure? |
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| 14. Is the risk assessment updated in connection with changes to activities? |
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| Other Here you can note risks that need to be addressed that are not included in the checklist |
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