CHEM SAFETY 1.1

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refer to the chemical substances that may cause harm upon exposure to them. Examples are gases, fumes and liquids

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2. Chemical hazards

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are those that have more hidden, cumulative and long-term impact.

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chronic hazards

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means a chemical that may cause acute or
chronic health effects to exposed personnel. They are classified as either
systematic effect or target organ effect.

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health hazard

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are biological substances that may threat the health of living organisms exposed to it such as viruses, bacteria and animals.

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6. Biological hazards

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GHS stands for []

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Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of
Chemicals.

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on the other hand, is the probability that a person or a thing is harmed or damaged
when exposed to a hazard.

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risk

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are those that have obvious and immediate impact

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Acute hazards

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are the factors in the environment that causes exposure to the emission of electromagnetic waves. Examples are x-rays, ultraviolet rays and lasers.

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4. Radiation hazards

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It is an internationally agreed-upon system created by the United Nations that requires manufacturers, importers and downstream users and distributors of chemical substances and mixtures.

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GHS

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defined as any source of potential harm, damage or adverse effect on someone
of something

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hazard

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a quick visual representation of a chemical substance in terms of its reactivity, flammability, health hazard and special hazards.

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NFPA Hazard Identification System

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a [] is any chemical that presents physical
or health hazard.

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hazardous substance

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are the aspects of the working environment that may affect the mental health of the individuals such as workload, stress and
discrimination.

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5. Psychological hazards

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are factors within the environment that may cause harm on the body even without touching it and they are generally discernible and perceptible. Examples are slippery floors, poor lighting, and excessive
noise.

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1. Physical hazards

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means a chemical that is a combustible liquid, a compressed gas, explosive, flammable, an organic peroxide, an oxidizer, pyrophoric, unstable (reactive) or water reactive. [] are classified as fire hazard, reactive hazard and explosion
hazard.

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Physical hazards

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are physical factors in the environment that may cause problems on the musculoskeletal system. Examples are poor
workstation design, repetitive movements and poor workflow.

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3. Ergonomic hazards