Corporate Policy for Workplace Safety

Introduction

Eurofins Lab-Control, operante nel settore delle analisi chimiche e microbiologiche, riconosce che la salute e la sicurezza sul lavoro sono priorità assolute per garantire un ambiente di lavoro sicuro, in particolare in un contesto ad alto rischio come un laboratorio chimico. La politica aziendale si basa sui requisiti della EN ISO 45001:2018 standard and national safety regulations (e.g. Legislative Decree 81/2008 and REACH/CLP regulations).

Policy Objectives

1. Preventing accidents, hazardous exposures and occupational diseases attraverso l’identificazione e la gestione dei rischi chimici, fisici e biologici.
2. Garantire la conformità legale with regulations on hazardous substances, waste management, emissions and laboratory safety.
3. Promoting a safety culture through continuous training and active involvement of all staff.
4. Minimising risks related to handling, storage and disposal of chemicals.
5. Continuous improvement the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (HSMS).

Management Commitments

The Management undertakes to:

• Provide equipment, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and safety systems appropriate (e.g. fume hoods, emergency showers, specific fire extinguishers).
• Ensure that all chemicals are correctly labelled and that the safety data sheets (SDS) are always accessible.
• Implement emergency procedures (e.g. gas leaks, chemical spills, fire) and conduct regular simulations.
• Designate a Head of the Prevention and Protection Service (RSPP) and a Emergency Services Officer.

Responsabilità Specifiche

• Laboratory Technicians:
  
  • Strictly follow the supporting technical procedures (PT) for handling hazardous substances.
  • Always use the Compulsory PPE (gloves, goggles, acid-proof gowns, gas masks if necessary).
  • Report immediately leaks, malfunctions or hazardous conditions.
• RSPP and Security Officers:
  
  • Doing specific risk assessments (e.g. exposure to toxic vapours, explosion risk).
  • Check the maintenance of safety equipment (e.g. ventilation systems, gas detectors).
• Direction:
  
  • Ensuring that staff receive specific training (e.g. courses on handling carcinogens, GHS regulations).

Emergency Management

• Emergency Plan:
  
  • Procedures for contamination, inhalation, chemical burns.
  • Presence of anti-chemical first aid kit and eye wash/dermo-decontamination.
  • Collaboration with medical services and specialised fire brigade.

Monitoring and Review

• Periodic inspections on substance storage, hood efficiency, container tightness.
• Recording accidents/ near misses and root cause analysis for prevention.
• Internal audits annuali per verifica conformità ISO 45001.

Communication and Involvement

• Questa politica è posted in the laboratory and available in digital format.
• Information meetings prima dell’introduzione di nuove sostanze/processi.
• Risk Reporting Channel.

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