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A new series of Dichloromethane (DCM) advice sheets was published on 10 September 2021.
The advice sheets can be accessed here.
This new DCM series of information sheets will help those working with DCM in paint stripping, and also those using floor laying adhesives, to comply with duties under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended) to control exposure to hazardous substances and protect workers' health.
The use of Dichloromethane as a paint stripper is prohibited unless it is for professional use by a competent person who has completed and passed the HSE competence training scheme, and is certified.
Before purchasing and/or using a DCM-based paint stripper, professionals must attend a mandatory training course.
To be considered suitable, the training course must meet the requirements set-out by the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008 as amended by the REACH Enforcement (Amendment) Regulations 2014.
The DCM training website allows companies/organisations to register as an approved HSE Dichloromethane (DCM) training course provider, and also enables suppliers/retailers to verify HSE Certificates of Competence before DCM-based paint strippers can be legally purchased.
The newly revised DCM webpage can be accessed here.
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