MHR 711 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Vapor Recovery, Pulmonary Alveolus, Ignition System
20 Jan 2020
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Education and training for workers labels/ sos. Employees should receive training in: safe operating and emergency procedures, use and care of ppe, handling and control of agents. Training must be conducted on an ongoing basis, given that new solvents and other agents are continually entering the workplace. Close proximity between alveolar sac and blood vessels. Chemical contact with the skin is a common occurrence. Chemicals not absorbed through skin may produce localized irritation (dermatitis) Burns or blisters can result from contact with acids or alkalis (chemical action) Skin disorders can result from contact with certain plants (poison ivy) (biological agent) Skin damage can result from contact with radiation or heat (physical action) Poor personal hygiene, eating, drinking, or smoking in an area where solvents are used. Ingestion of most solvents causes damage to lining of digestive system. Ingested solvent may be absorbed into bloodstream and carried to organs where it will produce toxic effects (cleaning solvent)
