What chemicals are hazardous?

June 28, 2019

Any substance, in gas, liquid or solid form, which has the potential to cause harm, is referred to as a hazardous or dangerous substance. Such substances include those: Brought directly into the workplace and handled, stored and used for processing (e.g. solvents, cleaning agents, glues, resins, paints). Generated by a process or work activity (e.g. fumes from welding/soldering, dust from machining of wood, flour dust, solvents). Generated as waste or residue (e.g. fumes from soldering irons, carbon monoxide from exhausts). Substances can be considered hazardous not only because of what they contain (i.e. their chemical ingredients) but because of the form or way in which they are used at the workplace.

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