The potential for a fire, chemical stability, personal protective equipment required, what it tastes like. 5. All hazardous substances must be labeled. Employee safety orientation acquaints new employees with the hazards they may be exposed to, the protection available and with facility emergency procedures. Some chemicals can cause physical injury due to fire or explosions. Others injure your health by causing disabling sickness.
Some health hazards can be acute, others chronic.
Any chemical can be hazardous depending on the dose, your body's sensitivity, the concentration and how long you are exposed. Evacuate the area and put on protective equipment. Wash your skin or eyes for 15 minutes and get fresh air. Call your supervisor and clean up the spill. PASS is the acronym to remember when using a fire extinguisher.