Health Hazards

      A health hazard is a chemical for which there is statistically significant evidence that acute (sudden) or chronic (long term) effects may occur in exposed employees.

  Toxicity-Toxic substances can cause illness or death.  These chemicals can enter your body through four routes:

  INHALATION

  ABSORPTION

  INGESTION

  INJECTION

Corrosives and Irritants 

                   acids and bases,  phenol,

                     solvents check pH, warning labels 

Sensitizers

           allergic reaction from previous sensitization

Cryogens

Asphyxiants

Dusts/particulates