WHAT’S AT STAKE?

We encounter many potentially dangerous substances at work.

WHAT’S THE DANGER?

Hazardous substances can be corrosive, explosive, toxic, radioactive, reactive, flammable or a combination of these.

EXAMPLE

In the warehouse at his workplace, Steve came across a container without a label. He thought he knew what was in the container, and prepared to use it. However, it was a highly flammable chemical, and a tiny static spark from the tool which opened the can ignited vapors and caused a deadly explosion.

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF

Find out what hazards are present, or may occur. Once a hazard has been identified and communicated to those […]