Reducing Exposure and Providing Alternatives against Hazardous Substance
Reducing exposure and Providing Alternatives against hazardous substances
Suggestions on reducing exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace include:
- where possible, perform the task without using hazardous substances
- where possible, substitute hazardous substances with less hazardous alternatives (for example, use a detergent in place of a chlorinated solvent for cleaning)
- isolate hazardous substances in separate storage areas
- purge or ventilate storage areas separately from the rest of the workplace
- thoroughly train employees in handling and safety...