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Hazardous Substances
Hazardous Chemicals
Thousands of people are exposed to all kinds of hazardous substances at work. These can include chemicals that people make or work with directly, and also dust, fumes and bacteria which can be present in the workplace. Exposure can happen by breathing them in, contact with the skin, splashing them into the eyes or swallowing them. If exposure is not prevented or properly controlled, it can cause serious illness, including cancer, asthma and dermatitis, and sometimes even death.
What Laws apply?
How and where can you get more help?
Health Risk Management - a practical guide for managers in small and medium sized enterprises HSG137
ISBN 0 7176 0905 7 (available from HSE Books - phone 01787 881165).
Additional information can be found on the Health & Safety Executive's COSHH web pages including good practice advice on controlling chemicals.
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