This section addresses handling of chemical spills and general safety procedures in the workplace.

The use of chemicals in the workplace is fairly common today-even in non-industrial sites. Usage presents a variety of hazards such as physical, health, fire, explosion, or reactivity hazards. Chemicals that make skin or eye contact or are inhaled or swallowed can cause potentially serious health problems. OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard has set regulations and limits for exposure to individual hazardous chemicals.

Chemicals vary in hazards and warrant different protections. To reduce hazards, always read chemical labels and MSDS reports, follow directions, as well as…