Chemical Safety

Employers are required to train workers on chemical Safety Data Sheets and labels as part of OSHA's updated Hazard Communication Standard. Try the interactive quiz, our most popular quiz ever.

Did you know? Flammable liquids are required to be stored in approved glass, plastic or metal containers.

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How can hazardous chemicals enter the human body? What should safety professionals know about each avenue of entry?

Aside from being the control center of the vehicle, a truck cab serves as an office for paperwork and phone calls, a break area to rest and eat, a shelter from inclement weather and extreme temperatures, and a storage area for supplies and equipment. As wide-ranging as this multifunctional space is, even more so are the hazards that can be inside and around the cab, cautions KeepTruckingSafe.org.

I own a cannabis business. What chemical hazards are my employees exposed to, and how can I assess and prevent health and safety risks?