Spillage Response Awareness Training

Why are Chemicals Dangerous?

The majority of chemicals we use in our industries are hazardous to human health, or the health of the environment.

There are far too many health effects that chemicals can cause to list them all here.

Just understand that they are dangerous and can cause immediate (acute) and long-term (chronic) symptoms.

Take every precaution provided for you when working with chemicals.

Chemicals are dangerous because:	Chemicals can affect humans by:
Chemicals can be explosive; Chemicals can be flammable; Chemicals can be corrosive; Chemicals can kill animals and the environment.	Chemicals can cause burns; Chemicals can cause severe respiratory diseases; Chemicals can cause sensitisation; Chemicals can cause death