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CHEMICAL SAFETY
Introduction
Chemical Hazards
Chemical Hazards
Employers
Employers are required to provide information
to their employees about the hazardous
chemicals to which they are exposed using:
Eye hazards
Chemicals which affect the eye or visual
capacity
Signs and symptoms: Conjunctivitis, corneal
damage, blurred vision, burning or irritation
Chemicals: Solvents, corrosives
Cutaneous hazards
Chemicals which effect the
dermal layer of the body
Signs and Symptoms:
Defatting of the skin, rashes,
irritation
Chemicals: Ketones,
chlorinated compounds