Introduction to Chemical Hazards and Toxic Substances

According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), approximately 32 million workers work with or are potentially exposed to one or more chemical hazards. With an estimated 650,000 existing chemical products and hundreds more being introduced each year, this poses a serious hazard to workers. The World Health Organization reports that about 47,000 people die every year from chemical poisoning.

Construction workers are frequently exposed to particularly dangerous chemicals like lead, asbestos, pesticides, solvents, and much more. Exposure to these chemicals can result in health hazards such as cancer, respiratory disease, and skin allergies. Some chemicals may even have the potential to cause fire, explosions, and other serious accidents.

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