CCOHS: Toluene - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and …
2024年5月10日 · Ingestion: Can cause effects as described for inhalation. Aspiration hazard. May be drawn into the lungs if swallowed or vomited, causing severe lung damage. Death can result. Effects of Long-Term (Chronic) Exposure: Can cause dry, …
damage. Death can result.Effects of Long-Term (Chronic) Exposure: Can cause dry, red, cracked skin (dermatiti. ) following skin contact. Exposure to this chemical and loud noise may cause greater hearing loss than expected. rom noise exposure alone. Effects on colour vision have been reported, but the.
Hazard and Risk - Hierarchy of Controls - Canadian Centre for ...
2024年8月14日 · The hierarchy of controls is a step-by-step approach to eliminating or reducing workplace hazards. It ranks controls from the most effective level of protection to the least effective level of protection. When choosing a control method, start from the top of the inverted pyramid. Assess the feasibility of the first layer of controls ...
Methyl Ethyl Ketone - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health …
2024年5月10日 · According to the Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST), methyl ethyl ketone can be classified as: Flammable liquids - Category 2. Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2. Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (respiratory tract irritation) - Category 3 - Respiratory tract ...
CCOHS: Gasoline - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and …
2024年5月10日 · Death can result. Effects of Long-Term (Chronic) Exposure: Can cause dry, red, cracked skin (dermatitis) following skin contact. Gasoline is a complex mixture containing as many as 250 separate hydrocarbons including several with well-established toxicity (e.g., benzene, toluene, xylenes, and n-hexane).
CCOHS: Acetone - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and …
According to the Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST), acetone can be classified as: Flammable liquids - Category 2. Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2A. The signal word is danger. The hazard statements are: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes serious eye irritation.
CCOHS: Occupational Hygiene - Occupational Exposure Limits
2024年5月10日 · Occupational hygiene uses the techniques of anticipation, identification, evaluation, and control to identify and evaluate exposure. The goal is to identify solutions for eliminating or reducing the hazard, and monitoring to ensure no further harm occurs. Occupational exposure limits are one tool or method used in this process.
Xylene (mixed isomers) - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health …
2024年5月10日 · Symptoms may include headache, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, and confusion. A severe exposure can cause unconsciousness. Skin Contact: SKIN IRRITANT. Causes moderate to severe irritation. Symptoms include pain, redness, and swelling. Can be absorbed through the skin, but harmful effects are not expected.
CCOHS: Occupational Hygiene - Ototoxic Chemicals
2023年2月6日 · Ototoxicity is “ear poisoning” caused by drugs or chemicals that target auditory or hearing functions. The agents that cause ototoxicity are called ototoxicants. They can affect or damage the auditory system – even when there are no loud noises - resulting in hearing loss and balance problems.
First Aid for Chemical Exposures - Canadian Centre for …
2024年5月10日 · The presence of oxygen cylinders in the workplace can introduce additional hazards. For example, since oxygen supports combustion, the presence of oxygen cylinders could contribute to a fire hazard in the workplace. Also, since oxygen is stored under high pressure, the cylinder can behave like a missile if the valve breaks or the tank is punctured.