WHAT’S AT STAKE

Chlorine is used in water treatment and in the manufacturing process for paper, plastics, cleaning chemicals, and other products. Chlorine is used in liquid form and as a compressed gas. Because chlorine is a corrosive material, it can cause irritation when workers breathe it or expose their skin to it. At very high concentrations, chlorine exposure can cause death after just a few breaths. Because of the danger of respiratory damage, chemical burns, and death, workers need to use, store, and handle chlorine properly.

WHAT´S THE DANGER

HEALTH DANGERS OF WATER Water can be contaminated from the sources of lakes, wells, […]