Safety Talk

WHAT’S AT STAKE?

Toxic chemicals are found in almost every home and workplace. In some industries such as chemical processing, they are used in great quantities. But they are also used for small, everyday tasks.

WHAT’S THE DANGER?

Chemicals can harm in a number of ways. Corrosive acids and caustics burn skin and eyes. Exposure to many toxic chemicals can cause health effects, both short-term and long-term. Fire, explosion and violent chemical reactions are other possibilities. Mishandled chemicals can harm people and the environment far from the workplace.

EXAMPLE

Yolanda didn’t think she was exposed to many chemicals, until she inventoried the cleaning […]