Hierarchy Of Control For Chemical Safety
Working with any kind of hazardous chemicals carries a lot of potential risks. Even with the highest safety standards…
Working with any kind of hazardous chemicals carries a lot of potential risks. Even with the highest safety standards…
Formaldehyde Formaldehyde is used as a disinfectant or sterilant. It is commonly used as a preservative in medical laboratories…
Ethylene Oxide Ethylene oxide (EtO) is used extensively by hospitals and other industries as a sterilizing agent. EtO is…
Healthcare workers who prepare or administer hazardous drugs or who work in areas where these drugs are used may…
Routes of Exposure How Can Chemicals Enter the Body? Exposure normally occurs through inhalation, skin or eye contact, and…
The most important factor in toxicity is the chemical structure of a substance (i.e., what it is made of),…
Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals What Makes a Chemical Toxic? The toxicity of a substance is its ability to cause…
Chemical hazards are present in many construction site environments. These hazards can come from a variety of sources, including…
Health Effects from Chemical Exposure There are two types of health effects from chemical exposure. acute chronic Note: Some…
Training Requirements Employees must receive information and training that ensures their awareness of the chemical hazards in their work…