Chemical Safety

Chemical Effects and Their Routes of Entry

Chemical Effects The effects chemicals have on the various organs of the human body depend on several important factors:…

You might think that the chemicals which apply to the rule are those in liquid, gas or particulate form….

Hazardous Substances and Chemicals OSHA has defined the term “substances” as chemical elements and their compounds in the natural…

You would imagine anyone in their sound mind would willingly wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing the dangerous…

It’s important for any business to have a plan in place for emergencies. But it’s especially important to have…

Compressed Gases Safety Key considerations for safe storage and handling of gas cylinders include: Maintaining and regularly checking cylinders,…

Factors Affecting Fire And Explosion Risks The following physical and chemical characteristics of materials can influence the level of…

The assessment of physicochemical risks in the workplace is different in many respects from that needed when assessing health…

Assessing Health Risks Of Chemicals The assessment of health risks from hazardous chemicals involves gaining an understanding of the…