2020/0784/DK
EC/EFTA
DK Denmark
  • C00C - CHEMICALS
2021-03-12
2020-12-21

The proposal contains requirements for relevant information on mineral wool as well as occupational health and safety requirements in connection with work involving the installation and removal of mineral wool.

Order on work involving the installation and removal of insulation containing man-made mineral fibre (mineral wool)

The Order contains requirements for certain information on mineral wool:

(1) trade name/type designation;
(2) relevant rules for safe handling of the products;
(3) reference to instructions for use, which must contain information on health hazards and safety measures.
In addition, the packaging of finished materials upon delivery must be such that it counteracts dust emissions from the materials.
The Order also makes a distinction between ‘old’ and ‘new’ mineral wool in relation to occupational health and safety requirements in connection with work involving the installation and removal of mineral wool.