S a f e t y T o o l b o x T o p i c s

Chemicals can present one or more serious hazards to your health and safety.

They can be:

• Reactive: may react with air, water, or itself and burn, explode, or release vapors.
• Flammable: they catch fire easily.
• Explosive: they explode under certain conditions.
• Corrosive: they burn the skin or eyes.
• Toxic: they’re poisonous

Know the routes of entry chemicals can take to get into your body:

• Skin and eye contact
• Inhaling
• Swallowing (ingestion)

You can block these routes of entry by using good safety practices and the right Personal Protective Equipment: Safety glasses or goggles Gloves Protective clothing Respirators.

Remember—you can guard against chemical hazards. A good safety attitude protects everyone—you, your family, and the company.