Working with chemicals is common in many industries, from manufacturing and construction to agriculture and healthcare. While chemicals are essential for countless processes, they also pose potential hazards, particularly to the eyes and skin. Chemical burns, splashes, and exposure to harmful fumes can cause serious injuries, even blindness, if not addressed promptly and effectively. That’s …
Hazardous materials (HAZMAT) are essential to modern society, used in manufacturing, healthcare, energy production, and countless other industries. However, these materials, with their potential for flammability, explosivity, corrosivity, and toxicity, also pose significant security risks. Improper handling or intentional misuse of HAZMAT can have devastating consequences, resulting in accidents, injuries, environmental contamination, and even acts …
What counts as hazardous materials, and should you be freaking out? If it can explode, corrode, poison, or radiate you into a Marvel villain, it’s HAZMAT. From fireworks to hand sanitizer, hazardous materials are hiding in plain sight. And when they hit the road, things get serious. That’s why the Department of Transportation (DOT) has …
Laboratories are hubs of scientific exploration and discovery, but they also present unique safety challenges. From handling hazardous chemicals and biological agents to operating complex equipment, laboratory work requires a vigilant approach to safety. Accidents in laboratories can lead to injuries, health hazards, and environmental contamination, jeopardizing the well-being of laboratory personnel and the integrity …
Laboratories are the birthplace of scientific breakthroughs, but they also house a unique set of hazards. From flammable liquids and corrosive chemicals to reactive substances and biohazards, laboratories require a vigilant approach to safety. Mishandling hazardous materials can lead to spills, fires, explosions, and health hazards, jeopardizing the well-being of laboratory personnel and the environment. …
If your labels are missing, you’re basically shipping chaos in a can Imagine this: A truck flips on a highway, chemicals spill, a fire sparks, and emergency crews rush in, only to discover that nothing’s labeled. Now they’re guessing what’s burning. Gasoline? Acid? Unicorn tears? Welcome to a preventable disaster. This is why hazard communication …
Warehouses are fast-paced, high-stakes jungles of gear. Let’s make sure safety isn’t the wild card. Warehouse and distribution centers are buzzing with activity, heavy equipment, and enough hazards to make your safety manager sweat. From sneaky chemical spills to electrifying accidents, there’s no shortage of ways things can go sideways. That’s why smart safety practices …
Yep, SDSs look boring, but they might just save your life. Let’s break it down. Navigating chemical safety in the workplace takes more than a label and a prayer. Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) are the cheat codes every worker needs to avoid turning into a headline. Whether you’re in construction, healthcare, or something in between, …
Chemical Carcinogens by Estonian OH&S Number of Slides: 22 Created By: Estonian OH&S This training presentation was created by Estonian OH&S. It lists the types, classification and labelling of carcinogens, along with workplace risk assessment and health surveillance. Chemical Laboratory Safety by The University of Sheffield Number of Slides: 12 Created By: The University of …
