The control guidance sheets are numbered with three digits per control strategy level. The first indicates the control strategy level while the other two are sequential numbers which divide the control guidance sheets into groups. In addition, abbreviations are also prefixed to special control guidance sheets. The abbreviation "La" stands for control guidance sheets that deal with safe storage of hazardous substances, while "pc" stands for control guidance sheets that address fire and explosion protection.

We provide you with all of the control guidance sheets for every control strategy level on our German Website. You can view, download and print the control guidance sheets. If you click on the link in the table, this opens the linked PDF document. On this page you find selected control guidance sheets in English.

Not for all activities control guidance sheets exist that can be implemted. In such cases, other sector-specific evaluations of hazardous substances or products can constitute a qualified source of help. Further information is available under "standardised working procedures".

Control Strategy Level 1

Control strategy level 1 refers to basic organisational and hygiene measures which must be implemented at all times. These measures are not linked to specific activities but refer to the entire work area. They should always be implemented and documented. In addition, there are control guidance sheets that describe minimum standards for specific activities. Depending on the situation, it may be necessary to implement additional measures.

Control Strategy Level 2

Control strategy level 2 describes emission-reducing measures for typical work processes that minimise the release of the hazardous substance at the source. Typical work processes include, for example, weighing, filling and transferring, emptying, mixing, coating and laminating. The control guidance sheets provided here apply to this control strategy level 2.

If there is a possibility of skin contact with the hazardous substances in control strategy level 2, it should be reduced to the minimum. The appropriate technical and organisational measures must be implemented. If a risk still cannot be excluded, additional appropriate personal protective equipment is required. Control strategy level 2 also describes protective measures for skin-sensitising substances and wet workplaces.
In addition, extended fire and explosion protection measures and measures for the prevention of ignition sources are stated in the control guidance sheets for control strategy level 2.

Control Strategy Level 3

Control strategy level 3 describes solutions for implementing a closed system. Integrated exhaust systems are assigned to the closed system due to their high effectiveness. For fire and explosion protection, there is currently a control guidance sheet for high fire protection. In control strategy level 3, skin contact should be excluded as far as possible.

Control guidance sheets for biocidal products

The "BP" series of control guidance sheets (BP stands for biocidal product) was developed for the use of specific biocidal products - wood preservatives, insecticides and rodenticides. The 4-digit number first identifies the control strategy level (BP 1xxx = basic measures, BP 2xxx = special measures for specific uses), and then the product type according to the Biocidal Products Regulation of the EU (BP x08x = Wood preservatives, BP x14x = Rodenticides, BP x18x = Insecticides). The last digit is continuous numbering of the individual control guidance sheets.