Chemical hazards arise from the properties of various substances, leading to incompatibilities that can result in dangerous situations when mixed or exposed to elements like air or fire. Exposure routes include inhalation, absorption, injection, and ingestion, with common workplace hazards including asphyxiants, corrosives, and flammables. Training courses are available to help manage these dangers and protect workers effectively.

2. Why Do Chemical
Hazards Occur?
• The characteristics of chemical
substances are the primary cause of
the various hazards that occur.
• This is because distinct chemicals
have various properties that could
be incompatible with one another.
• In instances when non-compatible
chemical substances mix or are
exposed to the air or fire, a
hazardous situation may arise.

3. 4 Routes of
Chemical Exposure
• Inhalation – Breathing in toxic
vapors or small chemical particles.
• Absorption – Direct exposure to
the skin by touching a chemical
substance without any protection.
• Injection – Accidental puncture by
a sharp contaminated object or
needle to the human body.
• Ingestion – Unintentionally eating
or drinking toxins.

4. Types of
Chemicals
Hazards in the
Workplace
Asphyxiants Corrosives Irritants Sensitizers Carcinogens
Mutagens Reactive Flammable Explosions Fires

5. Managing Workplace Chemical Hazards

6. Online Training Courses for Protecting
Workers from Workplace Chemical Hazards
OSHA 24-Hour
HAZWOPER – RCRA TSD
Operations Training
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER
Training
OSHA Hazard
Communication With GHS
Training
OSHA Hydrogen Sulfide
Awareness Training

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