Use a mask or respirator to protect yourself. Toxins can be absorbed through the skin. Hazardous products containing irritants or corrosives will injure the skin and then are absorbed. Some hazardous chemicals can be absorbed without causing any damage to the skin. Your eyes are also vulnerable to injury.
Many hazardous products can cause eye damage if splashed into the eye.
Oven cleaners, drain cleaners, and paint thinners are just three examples. Wear goggles when working with these products. Regular eyeglasses do not provide enough protection. The lenses absorb the vapors and then hold the irritant against your eye. In Part II of this series, we will examine the potential health hazards of various commonly used household products.