Vital sectors of America’s workforce

require strict regulations for

maintaining employee safety around

harmful chemicals. These measures

were put in place to not only protect

employees but the environment and

overall business operations as well. In

this presentation, we will take a look at

the far-reaching impacts that chemical

exposures can have on various

industries, and what can be done to

ensure optimum levels of safety.

Toxic substances are defined as any

chemical that can produce fatalities as

well as temporary or permanent harm

to the health of humans and animals.

OSHA lists 98 toxic industrial chemicals

(or “TICs”) that can pose a chemical or

physical threat to the U.S. workforce.

Chemical hazards can include

carcinogens, reproductive hazards, and

respiratory hazards, while physical

hazards typically detail combustible or

flammable endangerments.

• Skin exposure to chemicals

• Blood exposure to chemicals

• Lung exposure to airborne concentrations

• Chemical explosions

Some of the industries that are most at risk for

encountering chemical exposures include the

automotive, manufacturing, healthcare,

construction, mining, oil and gas, and agricultural

sectors. Safety administrations like OSHA work

tirelessly to combat the risks of chemical exposures

by implementing and evaluating industrial business

regulations. Some of these safeguards include:

• Permissible Exposure Limits

• Personal Protective Equipment

• Process Safety Management

• Hazard Communication

• Chemical Sampling and Analysis

• Contact dermatitis, or eczema, accounts for

approximately 95% of reported occupational

skin diseases.1

• 2014 saw a total of 53 workplace fatalities

caused by fire and 84 workplace fatalities

caused by explosions.2

• Chemical exposures can cause delayed health

effects, such as cancer, and often do not

appear until 5 to 40 years after exposure.3

• Human error is the leading cause of

industrial accidents, followed by improper

training, manufacturing defects, and

improper maintenance.4

Whether you’re just starting out or

need a little refresher, HAZWOPER

training is a must. An extension of

OSHA regulations, HAZWOPER stands

for Hazardous Waste Operations and

Emergency Response, and includes

three levels of required training:

• Emergency Response

• Hazardous Waste Site Cleanup

• Hazardous Waste Treatment,

Storage, and Disposal

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related to preventable hazards.

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1. https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/skin/

2. http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cfoi.pdf

3. https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/chemicals/toxic_substances.htm

4. http://www.claydugas.com/refinery-injuries/main-causes-accidents-

chemical-plant/

• https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/hazardoustoxicsubstances/

• https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/hazardoustoxicsubstances/control.html

• https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/emergencypreparedness/guides/chemical.html

SUMMARY

Toxic substances can wreak havoc on a company and its employees without the right education in place. Get the facts on chemical exposures and learn more about what can be done to prevent them.