DETROIT – Regular use of hazardous substances such as flammable liquids, toxic chemicals, and other materials is likely to increase your risk of exposure to life-threatening diseases.

Hazardous substances may be used in multiple ways at your workplace, in diluted, pure, powder, or gaseous form. It is important to know which of the chemicals used at your workplace pose a threat to your well-being and take preventative measures accordingly.

This article will address your queries regarding dealing with hazardous substances and explain how Go Hazmat Hub could be your best option for transporting them.

What are Hazardous Substances?

You might be using one or more different types of hazardous substances at your workplace. Exposure to such substances may result in injuries such as trauma, burns, chronic or acute illness, or in some cases, even death.

Regardless of whichever substances your company deals with, you will find Go Hazmat Hub to be always professional, competent, and reliable. Among the most common hazardous substances are:

  • Solvents
  • Disinfectants
  • Pesticides or insecticides
  • Paint with toxins or toxic vapors
  • Glues with hazardous vapors
  • Acids (concentrated or diluted)
  • Strong alkalis (caustic substances)
  • Heavy metals (aluminum, cadmium, lead, mercury, etc.)

Labeling a Hazardous Substance

It is not just morally imperative but also legally required for company managers or others in charge to create a safety data sheet. While this sheet states the names of hazardous substances that the workers may be exposed to at some point, it also adds warning labels for their use.

According to the methods set out by the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), the hazardous substances should be labeled via:

  • Signal signs or words (danger/warning!)
  • Precautionary statements (wear protective goggles/gloves)
  • Pictograms (exclamation mark or signs of toxic or flammable)
  • Hazard descriptions (do not swallow/keep away from children/keep away from direct heat)

According to various other Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, datasheets are supposed to include the following information:

  • Precautions for use
  • Potential health hazards
  • Protective storage suggestions
  • Emergency first aid instructions
  • Contact options (email/number) for further information

How Can You Reduce Your Exposure to Hazardous Substances?

With Go Hazmat Hub as your partner, dealing with hazardous substances is now easier than ever! There are various actions to take while working with hazardous substances. Our take on taking better precautions include:

  • Minimize the use of such substances wherever possible;
  • Substitute the harmful materials with those of a lesser hazardous nature (try swapping a chlorinated solution for a detergent in cleaning businesses);
  • Separately store hazardous substances with a protective covering to prevent the escape of toxic fumes;
  • Isolate the storage areas from the rest of the manufacturing or business areas;
  • Use safe transportation for these substances, such as Go Hazmat Hub’s trucking solutions;
  • Make your employees undergo training that helps them deal with these toxic materials in a better way;
  • Provide your employees with good-quality personal protection equipment at all times, such as masks, goggles, and gloves;
  • Train your employees in standard first aid and cpr mississauga for providing emergency first aid to colleagues in case of unfortunate events;
  • Check your first aid kits frequently to keep a fresh stock of emergency medicines and keep it accessible to everyone at all times;
  • Keep someone in charge of regularly monitoring the conditions of your workplace and the employees (preferably via constant CCTV surveillance) to ensure a safe and healthy environment;
  • Rotate a quarterly or bi-annual feedback form amongst your workers to help you understand their problems while dealing with hazardous substances and address them accordingly.

Conclusion

When using Go Hazmat Hub’s repacking, warehousing, and trucking services for hazardous substances, you will find yourself in much safer hands. We provide the best and safe transport services for toxins and other hazardous materials that may pose a threat to the environment and people.

Strictly implementing the above-mentioned controls will not just reduce your accident rates but also make your workplace safer, more accommodating, and pleasant. 

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