Management and Organizational Studies 3344A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Harmonized System, Combustibility And Flammability

• School: Western University
• Department: Management and Organizational Studies
• Course: Management and Organizational Studies 3344A/B
• Professor: Julie Schermer

Document Summary

Chemical agents hazards created by one or more chemicals, and their physical reactions. Biohazard hazard created by exposure to biological material (mould, fungus, bacteria, and viruses) Oh & s today 6. 2: globally harmonized system (ghs) is a system that would provide a systematic and consistent method for defining and classifying the hazards associated with chemical agents. Toxicology: an overview scientific study of poisons: four routes of entry respiration (inhalation), skin absorption, ingestion, and skin penetration. Ingestion: entry through the mouth and digestive system is not as major an issue as entry through skin or lungs, cause damage to the lining of the digestive system. Ingested solvent may absorb into the bloodstream and be carried to target organs (tissues or organs that are most affected by exposure to a particular substance), where it will produce toxic effects. Irritants produce tissue or other damage at the point of contact.