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. 2023 Dec 13;11:1282668. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1282668

Table 5.

Hazard and exposure data and levels assigned by the method to calculate the inhalation and dermal chemical priority scores for all labeled products used in the workstation.

Inhalation route Dermal route
Task: Filling fractional gaps
The residual fractional gaps in the polystyrene boards are filled with chemical products, depending on the size of the gap. This operation is done manually by the worker, either with an aerosol of expanding foam or with a silicone gun.
P1: Silicone sealant P2: Expanding foam P1: Silicone sealant P2: Expanding foam
Data Level Data Level Data Level Data Level
Hazard No CLP statement Very low - May cause respiratory irritation
- May cause allergy or asthmatic symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
- Suspected of causing cancer
- May cause harm to breast-fed children
- May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Very high No CLP statement Very low - Causes skin irritation
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Causes serious eye irritation
Medium
Exposure Physical state: Paste, considered in liquid category Low Physical state: Foam, considered in the liquid category Low Exposure scenario: Possible contact of the product with a part of the body Low Exposure scenario: Possible contact of the product with a part of the body Low
Process: dispersive High Process: dispersive High Exposed surface: both hands Low Exposed surface: both hands Low
CPE: Outdoor work Medium CPE: outdoor work Medium Duration: Not required Duration: Not required
Duration: Not required Duration: Not required Daily amount: 3 L High Daily amount: 7 L High
Daily amount: 3 L High Daily amount: 7 L High
Priority Moderate Very high Moderate Very high
Task: Adding lattice
All polystyrene boards on the whole façade are covered by a metallic lattice, which is sealed on the façade with mortar. This lattice will support the coating. This operation is done manually by the worker. He applies the mortar from a mason’s through with a trowel. Then the lattice is sealed into the mortar.
P: Epoxy bonding mortar P: Epoxy bonding mortar
Data Level Data Level
Hazard No hazard statement Very low - Causes skin irritation
- Causes serious eye damage
Medium
Exposure Physical state: Fine powder High Exposure scenario: Possible contact of the product with a part of the body Low
Process: Open High Exposed surface: Both hands Low
CPE: Outdoor work Medium Duration: Not required
Duration: Not required Daily amount: 279 kg Very high
Daily amount: 279 kg Very high
Priority High High
Task: Adding fixative between lattice and plaster
Once the lattice is installed and the mortar is dry, a layer of primer is applied manually with a roller. The primer is used from a bucket.
P: Primer P: Primer
Data Level Data Level
Hazard -May produce an allergic reaction High -May produce an allergic reaction High
Exposure Physical state: viscous liquid, considered in liquid category Low Exposure scenario: Possible contact of the product with a part of the body Low
Process: Open High Exposed surface: Both hands Low
CPE: Outdoor work Medium Duration: Not required
Duration: Not required Daily amount: 8 kg High
Daily amount: 8 kg High
Priority Very high High
Task: Façade coating
First, the worker prepares the mixture. The different products are poured manually into a bucket and mixed with a paint mixer. The mixture is then manually applied with a trowel and roller.
P1: Surface hardener P2: bonding resin P1: Surface hardener P2: bonding resin
Data Level Data Level Data Level Data Level
Hazard -May produce an allergic reaction High May produce an allergic reaction. High -May produce an allergic reaction High -May produce an allergic reaction High
Exposure Physical state: liquid Low Physical state: liquid Low Exposure scenario: Possible contact of the product with a part of the body High Exposure scenario: Possible contact of the product with a part of the body High
Process: dispersive High Process: Dispersive High Exposed surface: both hands High Exposed surface: both hands High
CPE: outdoor work Medium CPE: outdoor work Medium Duration: not required Duration: not require
Duration: not required Duration: not required Daily amount: 18 kg Very high Daily amount: 14 kg Very high
Daily amount: 18 kg Very high Daily amount: 14 kg Very high
Priority High Very high High High
P3: Porosity regulator P4: Façade coat P3: Porosity regulator P4: Façade coat
Data Level Data Level Data Level Data Level
Hazard -May cause respiratory irritation. Low -May produce an allergic reaction. High -Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye damage.
Medium -May produce an allergic reaction. High
Exposure Physical state: fine powder High Physical state: paste, considered in the liquid category. Low Exposure scenario: Possible contact of the product with a part of the body Low Exposure scenario: Possible contact of the product with a part of the body Low
Process: dispersive High Process: dispersive High Exposed surface: the whole body or face High Exposed surface: the whole body or face High
CPE: outdoor work Medium CPE: outdoor work Medium Duration: not required Duration: not required
Duration: not required Duration: not required Daily amount: 5 kg High Daily amount: 270 kg Very high
Daily amount: 5 kg High Daily amount:270 kg Very high
Priority High High High Very high
Task 8: Finishes and removal of residues
The façade is manually ground and sandpapered where needed. The waterproofing product is applied manually with a roller, and hydrochloric acid is used to remove the residues. More façade coat is applied manually with a smaller trowel where needed to obtain a smooth finish.
P1: Hydrochloric acid P2: Waterproofing product (1) P1: Hydrochloric acid P2: Waterproofing product (1)
Data Level Data Level Data Level Data Level
Hazard -May cause respiratory irritation Low No CLP statement Very low -Causes severe skin burns and eye damage High -Causes skin irritation
-May cause an allergic skin reaction
-Causes serious eye damage
Medium
Exposure Physical state: liquid Low Physical state: fine powder High Exposure scenario: Possible contact of the product with a part of the body Low Exposure scenario: possible contact of the product with a part of the body Low
Process: dispersive High Process: dispersive High Exposed surface: the whole body or face High Exposed surface: the whole body or face High
CPE: outdoor work Medium CPE: outdoor work Medium Duration: not required Duration: not required
Duration: not required Duration: not required Daily amount: 3 L High Daily amount: 18 kg Very high
Daily amount: 3 L High Daily amount: 18 kg Very high
Priority High High Very high High
P3: Waterproofing product (2) P4: Façade coat P3: Waterproofing product (2) P4: Façade coat
Data Level Data Level Data Level Data Level
Hazard No CLP statement Very low -May produce an allergic reaction. High - Causes skin irritation
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Causes serious eye damage
Medium -May produce an allergic reaction. High
Exposure Physical state: fine powder High Physical state: paste, considered in the liquid category. Low Exposure scenario: possible contact of the product with a part of the body Low Exposure scenario: possible contact of the product with a part of the body Low
Process: dispersive High Process: dispersive High Exposed surface: the whole body or face High Exposed surface: the whole body or face High
CPE: outdoor work Medium CPE: outdoor work Medium Duration: not required Duration: not required
Duration: not required Duration: not required Daily amount: 18 kg Very high Daily amount: 270 kg Very high
Daily amount: 18 kg Very high Daily amount:270 kg Very high
Priority High High High Very high

*CPE corresponds to collective protective equipment.