Hazardous Substances: A Comprehensive Guide - SafetyCulture
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Hazardous substances are materials that can cause harm to humans, animals, or the environment. These substances can be found in many forms, such as chemicals, gases, liquids, and solids, and can be used in various industries, including manufacturing, construction, and agriculture.
Chemical Hazards and Toxic Substances - Overview
WEBWhat are chemical hazards and toxic substances? Chemical hazards and toxic substances pose a wide range of health hazards (such as irritation, sensitization, and carcinogenicity) and physical hazards (such as flammability, corrosion, and explosibility).
Toxic Substances Portal | ATSDR
WEBMar 11, 2024 · ATSDR’s Toxic Substances Web Portal makes it easy for researchers and individuals to find information about toxic chemicals, understand how these chemicals can affect health, and learn how to prevent exposure.
Dangerous substances | Safety and health at work EU-OSHA
WEBDangerous substances — any liquid, gas or solid that poses a risk to workers’ health or safety — can be found in nearly all workplaces. Across Europe, millions of workers come into contact with chemical and biological agents that can harm them.
Chemicals, Pesticides and Toxics Topics | US EPA
WEBApr 18, 2024 · Learn how to safely handle chemicals, the effects of certain toxins, which substances are controlled or managed, and safer alternatives.
What are Chemical Hazards? Types & Examples | SafetyCulture
WEBAug 8, 2024 · Article by Jaydee Reyes. | 9 min read. What are Chemical Hazards? Chemical hazards are any substance that can cause adverse physical and health effects to people or result in harm to the environment due to its chemical properties.
Poisoning, Types of Poison: Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
WEBFeb 26, 2024 · Poisoning is when a toxic substance (poison) harms your body. Types of poisons to be aware of include pesticides, carbon monoxide, cleaning products and medications.
Chemical safety - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBOct 9, 2023 · Chemical safety has many scientific and technical components. Among these are toxicology, ecotoxicology and the process of chemical risk assessment which requires a detailed knowledge of exposure and of biological effects.
Guidance on chemicals and health - World Health Organization …
WEBChemicals or groups of chemicals of major public health concern include air pollution, arsenic, asbestos, benzene, cadmium, dioxin and dioxin-like substances, inadequate or excess fluoride, lead, mercury and highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs). Chemical incidents.
Chemical safety - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBJun 29, 2023 · Overview. The number of chemicals, including those harmful to human health, is large and growing. However, through appropriate management, the risks can be reduced. People are exposed to multiple chemicals from the environment, drinking water, food and consumer products daily, and in their workplaces.