How do you know that a chemical is hazardous? What is the danger if you cannot identify hazardous chemicals? OSHA estimates that more than 190,000 illnesses and 50,000 deaths happen annually related to workers being exposed to hazardous chemicals.How do you know that a chemical is hazardous? What is the danger if you cannot identify hazardous chemicals? OSHA estimates that more than 190,000 illnesses and 50,000 deaths happen annually related to workers being exposed to hazardous chemicals.
Certain workplace chemicals are known to be harmful to health and the environment. It cannot be stressed enough how important it is for workers to know how to identify and handle chemicals in the workplace.