Measures you can take to minimize the risks associated with chemical hazard
reactions include:
- Recognize chemical hazards, which are dependent on physical
properties, toxicity, use, and the environmental conditions present
- Familiarize yourself with the chemical and physical
characteristics as well as the warning properties of chemical hazards you may encounter
during the course of your work
- Be aware of the effect environmental factors may have on
potential hazards
- Know hazard control and evaluation methods for the potential
hazards
- Always consult MSDSs or other reference sources for more
information about chemical substances
- Understand the multiple hazard rule
- Familiarize yourself with the various hazard classes.
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