So with all of these nasty
chemicals out there waiting to get you, how do you protect yourself.Well a lot of it is just good common
sense.However to use good common
sense when working with chemicals you first have to have good information on
them.This is where chemical labels
and MSDSs are your best help.
Armed with the information
on chemicals from labels and MSDSs you can now take some steps to protect
yourself.First, have you considered
using a less hazardous chemical.Can soap
and water or a citric-based cleaner do the job instead of a toxic
solvent?Can you work with the
chemical in a well ventilated area rather than in a room with the door
closed.In some cases you may want to
consider installing a local exhaust ventilation system to remove the chemical
vapors from your work area.Keeping
chemicals isolated inside storage cabinets is another good way to reduce
exposure.
