Allergenic Chemical Products

The statutory check-up complies with the legal requirements of AFS 2019:3, AFS 2011:19 and applies to employees who are exposed to or will be exposed to thermosetting plastics in their work. Before the service is ordered, a risk assessment needs to be carried out.

What it is

Medical Check-up - Allergenic Chemical Products is a health check-up done to reduce health risks associated with exposure to thermosetting plastics.

After the check-up, we will issue:

A certificate of service according to § 36, Appendix 5 for employees working with allergenic chemical products containing isocyanate, diisocyanate, acid anhydrides, ethyl cyanoacrylates and methyl cyanoacrylates.

Or with

Reply to medical check-up according to § 32, appendix 4 for employees working with allergenic chemical products classified as H317 or H334

Time interval

For employees who are exposed according to § 36: 

• Before start of employment
• Three to six months after start of employment
• Then every second year

For employees who are exposed according to § 32: 

• Before start of employment
• In case of health effects suspected to be due to exposure

The employer is responsible for ensuring that the medical check-up are done with the right periodicity.

How it works

1. Order service
   After ordered service, the employee is booked in for a visit and an invitation is sent.
2. Health declaration
   The employee fills in a health declaration which is brought to the visit.
3. Visit
   During the visit, the employee undergoes a medical examination and a lungh function test, so-called spirometry. 
4. Feedback
   Based on the medical check-up, a Certificate of service or Reply to medical check-up is sent to specified recipient via secure e-mail. 

Information for employees

• Download the health declaration form, fill it in and bring it to the visit.
• Bring any previously issued certificate to the visit.

FAQ

Do you offer trainings for employees who work with allergenic chemical products?

Yes, we offer it both as an in-person training or as e-learning. You will find information about the offer here.

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