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How to Identify Hazardous Chemical Waste
Follow the steps below to decide if your material is a chemical waste, and if it is hazardous or extremely…
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Prepare for accidents and emergencies.
Follow basic emergency preparedness best practices: · Never work alone when hazardous chemicals are involved. · Prepare for spills. o Clean up only…
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Use engineering controls.
· Use chemical fume hoods and other engineering controls as needed. Vacuum Trapping When using a vacuum source, it is important to place a trap…
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Maintain an organized and orderly facility.
· Work area: o Keep the work area clean and uncluttered. o Never play practical jokes or engage in horseplay. o Always use adequate…
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Chemical Hazards and Toxic Substances
Overview What are chemical hazards and toxic substances? Chemical hazards and toxic substances pose a wide range of health hazards…
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What is a Chemical Exposure?
Three Infographics Help Put Chemical Exposures in Perspective Everything is made of chemicals – from the food we eat and…
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Hydrogen Peroxide
What are some additional uses of hydrogen peroxide? In low concentrations, hydrogen peroxide can be used as a mouth rinse to remove…
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Is It Safe to Microwave Plastic? Answering Common Safety Questions About Plastics Food Packaging
Heating up last night’s leftovers in a plastic container? It’s easy to check to see whether a plastic container or…
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Chemical Exposures and Our Endocrine System
The human endocrine system produces hormones that help regulate bodily functions, including metabolism, growth, development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction,…
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Chemical Ingredients 101: How to Read a Product Label
we use every day, like toothpaste or soap, often include unfamiliar chemical names – even basic ingredients like salt, water…
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Vaccine Ingredients and Safety: A Close-Up Look
Hailed as one of the Ten Great Public Health Achievements in the 20th century by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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How Do Chemicals Impact the Endocrine System?
It Depends on Dose & Duration of Exposure Many substances and activities can impact the endocrine system – stress, food,…
