Do not leave products unattended or unsealed. Avoid wearing soft contact lenses when working with solvents and pesticides. They can absorb vapors from the air and hold the chemical against your eyes. Do not eat, drink or smoke while using hazardous products. Traces of hazardous chemicals can be carried from hand to mouth.
Smoking can start a fire if the product is flammable.
Use products in well-ventilated areas to avoid inhaling fumes. Try to keep lids closed as much as possible while working with hazardous products to minimize the fumes. Work outdoors whenever possible. When working indoors, open windows and use an exhaust fan. Position the fan to draw air away from the work area to the outdoors.