Answer to Question #292318 in Civil and Environmental Engineering for Topher

Question

I. What are the possible risks of using chemicals?

II. How can you protect yourself from hazardous chemicals?

III. What are you going to do if you inhaled hazardous chemicals?

IV. How can you protect the environment from chemical hazards?

Answer 1

I. Types of Chemical Hazards in the Workplace

• Asphyxiants.
• Corrosives.
• Irritants.
• Sensitizers.
• Carcinogens.
• Mutagens.
• Teratogens.
• Reactive.

II. Wear gloves, masks, or other protective devices to reduce contact with the chemicals. Make sure you wash your hands with soap and warm water after using chemicals. Investigate alternatives. If you like to do woodworking or refinishing, look into using the nontoxic wood strippers found in most hardware stores.

III.If you have inhaled chemical or toxic fumes, you should get into fresh air straight away. Open doors and windows wide. If you are with someone who has inhaled toxic fumes, seek medical attention immediately. If they have collapsed, call triple zero (000) for an ambulance and start resuscitation.

IV. Keep your home as clean as possible. Dust, mold, certain household pests, secondhand smoke, and pet dander can trigger asthma attacks and allergies. Limit outdoor activity on ozone alert days when air pollution is especially harmful. Walk, use bicycles, join or form carpools, and take public transportation.