Substances in care
- Surface disinfection (aldehydes, peracetic acid)
- Skin disinfection (alcohols + active ingredient)
- Instrument disinfection (glutaraldehyde, OPA)
- Cytostatics (competent assessment of specific hazards)
- Anesthesia gases (sevoflurane, desflurane)
- Cleaning agents (alkaline, acidic)
Pregnancy, apprentices, helpers
Consider particularly vulnerable employees in the risk assessment. For pregnant workers and young people, obtain competent review of the applicable requirements and incorporate the protective measures established.
Cytostatics require operating instructions with the highest protection level (BAuA TRGS 525). CMR substances require additional competent assessment and suitable workplace measures.
Employees must understand the chosen language. Check currently offered product languages and arrange a reviewed translation where needed.
MeineGBU prepares an editable DOCX draft on the MeineGBU platform. The SDS is one information source; the actual activity, risk assessment and competent review determine the instruction approved for your workplace.
Frequently asked questions
Do we also need operating instructions for hand disinfection?
Yes. Hand disinfectants are also hazardous substances (usually highly flammable H225) and require an operating instruction – even if they are routine in care.
What must an operating instruction contain?
Section 14 GefStoffV specifies substance and hazard information, protective measures, and responses to incidents and emergencies. TRGS 555 explains the structure, including work area and activity, first aid and disposal. The workplace risk assessment determines the specific content.
Is one operating instruction per substance group enough?
Group instructions may be suitable where hazards and protective measures are comparable. Check the risk assessment and TRGS 555 to determine whether a shared instruction covers the actual activities.