Chemical Hazards in Construction
Introduction
Construction workers are exposed daily to various health hazards on the construction site.
Covering the health hazards in construction is outside the scope of our training in this course, but we will cover some of the hazards to which workers will be exposed.
Hazards
Failure to recognize the hazards associated with chemicals can cause chemical burns, respiratory problems, fires and explosions on construction sites.
Health Hazards
Hazardous chemicals can produce acute and/or chronic (short-term and/or long-term) illness and other health issues. Some examples of hazardous substances that can cause illness include:
- carcinogens
- toxic agents
- irritants
- corrosives
- sensitizers
Physical Hazards
Hazardous chemical physical hazards produce injuries. Some examples include:
- combustible liquids
- compressed gases
- explosives
- flammables
- organic peroxides
- oxidizers
- unstable (reactive) agents
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3-1. What is a chemical-related health hazard?
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