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Weekly Safety Meeting – Chemical Safety Tips

Weekly Safety Meeting – Chemical Safety Tips

  Chemicals are a major part of our everyday life at work. Examples include toxics, corrosives, solvents, and numerous other substances. As long as we take proper precautions, these substances can be handled safely. We are exposed to chemicals by: Inhalation – Breathing in dusts, mists, and vapors Example: Working...

Safety Tip of the Week – Chemical Safety Tips

Safety Tip of the Week – Chemical Safety Tips

  Chemical Exposer Inhalation Ingestion Absorption Injection You can protect yourself against chemical hazards by: Reading container labels, safety data sheets (SDSs), and safe-work instructions before you handle a chemical. Using personal protective equipment. Knowing the location of safety showers and eyewash stations and how to use them.   Risk...