Management of hazardous substances

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9. Management of hazardous substances

9.1. General provisions

9.1.1. As a basis for eliminating or controlling exposure

to hazardous substances (including dusts, fumes and gases),

the provisions of the ILO code of practice Ambient factors in

the workplace should be consulted. Where the workers are

exposed to hazardous chemicals, the provisions of the ILO

code of practice Safety in the use of chemicals at work should

apply.

Management of hazardous substances

9.1.2. The competent authority should ensure that crite-

ria are established on measures which provide for safety and

health, in particular:

(a) in the handling, storage and transport of hazardous sub-

stances;

(b) in the disposal and treatment of hazardous chemicals

and hazardous waste products, consistent with national

or international regulations.

9.1.3. The employer should ensure that each ship or

other object for deconstruction is in a safe condition for

breaking, has the necessary certifications and licences, and

satisfies the conditions for breaking according to national

and international standards, such as:

(a) hazardous substances, not necessary for ship safety on

the last journey, have been removed and recycled in an

environmentally sustainable manner;

(b) the ship and its tanks are gas free.

9.1.4. The employer should require or prepare, if not

already available, an inventory list of hazardous substances

on the ship to be dismantled. This inventory should be used