Chemical safety

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Chemical safety is the practice of handling chemicals in a safe manner, minimizing the hazard to public and personal health.

Principles

Chemical safety is the practice of minimizing risk of exposure to chemicals in any environment.[1][2]

Despite efforts to design in and maintain safety, accidents happen.[3]

Occupational safety and health

Governments regulate workplace health and safety.

See also

Notes

  1. ^ "Defining chemical safety, health, hygiene, and security". 2013-03-27. Retrieved 2016-07-15.
  2. ^ "Chemical safety". World Health Organization.
  3. ^ Hall & p. 3.

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