What your employer is doing to protect you from being exposed to chemicals. Where to find written information about the chemicals and about your employer's program for protecting you. What to do in case of an emergency. How to safely use hazardous chemicals as part of your job. A hazardous chemical is any chemical or mixture of chemicals that can hurt you physically or cause health problems.
Most industrial chemicals are hazardous.
Never assume a chemical is safe. If you aren't sure how to use a certain chemical, ask your employer for help. By law, you have the right to learn about chemicals you work with, and you have the right to protect yourself against their dangers. You must be told about hazardous chemicals in your work area, and you must be trained on those chemicals you use, and those to which you might be exposed. Controlling the work area.