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CMR investigations and registration of accidental exposure

According to the regulations Risks in the Work Environment (AFS 2023:10) Chapter 8, Section 14, a CMR product may only be used if there is a documented investigation into the possibility of replacement with a less dangerous product.

In the Swedish Work Environment Authority's regulation Risks in the Work Environment (2023:10) it is stated that special requirements apply to the handling of CMR-rated products. For example, an investigation must be conducted to determine whether it is possible to replace the CMR product with a less hazardous. CMR-rated products are listed with the following hazard statements / risk phrases:

  • H350: May cause cancer

  • H340: May cause genetic defects

  • H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child.

The CMR investigation must state if it is possible to replace the product or not. The investigation must be completed for all CMR products, regardless of the quantity used. Investigations should involve seeking alternatives from several suppliers. The CMR investigation form can be downloaded here: Investigation for CMR chemicals (docx 55 kB) .

If the investigation shows that it is not possible to replace the CMR product, a written risk assessment must be carried out before the product is used. A dedicated module in KLARA is available to support the risk assessment. According to Chapter 8, Section 15 of the regulation Risks in the Work Environment (AFS 2023:10), the risk assessment must clearly state:

  • What protective measures are necessary to ensure minimal exposure?

  • In what situations is personal protective equipment required?

  • How the operation and function of equipment, processes or ventilation shall be monitored in order to detect early deviations?

Registration of accidental exposure

According to AFS 2023:10 Chapter 8, Section 20 the employer must keep a register of employees that have been accidentally exposed to CMR chemicals. This includes chemicals with the following hazard markings.

  • H340: May cause cancer

  • H350: May cause genetic defects

  • H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child

Contents of the register

  • Name and personal number

  • Work tasks

  • The sourse of exposure

  • Estimated exposure level

The register must be stored for 40 years. The purpose of the register is to facilitate investigations of disease relationships. The completed form should be sent for information to chemicalsafety@kth.se .