Chemical hazards can occur when employees are exposed to chemicals in solid, liquid, or gas form through inhalation, skin contact, or ingestion. Examples of chemical hazards include vapors, fumes, mists, gases, and liquids from cleaning products, solvents, carbon monoxide, gasoline, and other flammable materials. To prevent chemical hazards, employers should require protective equipment like gloves, masks, eye wear, and clothing for employees who come into contact with harmful chemicals, especially those working in manufacturing or laboratory settings.

2. CLASSIFICATION OF CHEMICAL
HAZARD
Chemical hazards :
• Chemical hazards are present when you are exposed to any chemical
preparation (solid, liquid or gas) in the workplace.
• Chemical work hazards may result if an employee inhales or absorbs
harmful chemicals through his mouth, nose or via skin contact.
• Chemical hazards can come in several forms, such as liquids, vapors,
gases, mists, fumes or solids.

3. CLASSIFICATION OF CHEMICAL HAZARD
Chemical hazards :
To prevent these types of hazards, employers should mandate that
employees who come into contact with harmful chemicals wear protective
clothing, gloves, masks and eye wear.
Employees who work in manufacturing plants and labs may be more
susceptible to these types of hazards.
Examples include: cleaning products and solvents, vapours and fumes,
carbon monoxide or other gases, gasoline or other flammable materials.

4. CHEMICAL HAZARDS