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Abstract Dichloromethane (DCM) is a Cat. 2 carcinogen. REACH, Annex XVII, Entry 59 restricts the placing on the market of paint strippers containing ≥ 0.1% DCM for supply to the public and to professionals and restricts the use by professional users. According to Entry 59, DCM containing paint strippers may only be used in industrial installations if minimum conditions are met. Chemical Agents Directive (CAD) outlines the requirement for risk assessment to control exposure to hazardous substances. There is overlap between the DCM restriction conditions outlined in Entry 59 and the control measures required to comply with OSH legislation. Ireland carried out an inspection campaign on operators using DCM as paint stripper in alloy wheel refurbishment to determine compliance with the DCM restriction conditions and OSH legislation. As a result of this campaign some operators left the market and others substituted DCM use with safer alternatives. Diisocyanates (DIIS) are skin and respiratory sensitisers. DIIS can be found as components in a wide range of materials including adhesives, sealants, foams, hardeners, glues, paints, printing inks etc. resulting in widespread use. DIIS are included in REACH restriction, Annex XVII, Entry 74. The restriction requires the mandatory training of workers who use DIIS, in accordance with specified criteria linked to the nature of the work activity. Ireland participated in the SLIC Chemex sub working group REACH-OSH pilot project to determine workplace compliance with this restriction and to determine compliance with OSH legislation. Findings from these inspection campaigns in Ireland relating to DCM and DIIS use will be presented.
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