Safety Talk

They look harmless, but many common chemicals used or stored in the workplace are potentially deadly substances that must be treated with extreme care and respect. Chemicals, even ordinary cleaning solutions, pose a risk to all workers. Chemicals can be inhaled, absorbed through the skin or eyes, swallowed or ingested through objects that have been contaminated, such as cigarettes. Some chemicals can severely burn the skin, eyes and internal systems. And some chemicals, when they enter the body, spread quickly through the bloodstream, attacking organs as they go. As well, chemicals are often explosive, corrosive or flammable. Get to know the […]