non-radioactive dust which is hazardous to health if inhaled, ingested or in contact with the skin
Note 1 to entry: EC Directive 79/831/EEC amending 67/548/EEC lists dusts for which the general indication of nature of risk is specified as very toxic, harmful, corrosive or irritant; some dusts can be subject to an exposure limit in the country of use; micro-organisms can be considered as dusts creating a hazard to the health of a person.
Note 2 to entry: Requirements for machines intended to pick up hazardous dust are specified in Annex AA. |