PRACTICE

I- Fill in the blanks with words from de box:

measures
information
improve
breathe (inhale)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

absorbed
protected
vapours

adequate
irritate

It is important to obtain adequate information about the chemicals

you work with and use it to improve conditions in the workplace.
Workers should be protected from the potential harmful effects of
chemical gases with effective control measures in the workplace.
The vapours from some chemicals can irritate your eyes and skin.
Liquid chemicals can be absorbed by your skin.
The main danger from harmful dusts is that you can breathe
(inhale) them into your lungs.

II.-Match the following sentences:

1. The greatest danger with this form
is that some work processes can
change them into a more dangerous
form.
2.Chemicals can enter the body by
absorption
3.The effects of this toxic property
takes 10 to 40 years to appear
4. Acetylene and carbon dioxide have
this toxic property.
5.In many countries chemicals are
literally dumped into the environment

A. Often with serious

human and
environmental
consequences.
B. Asphyxiants.
C. That is through the
skin.
D. Solids.
E. Carcinogenic.

ANSWERS:
1.D
2.C
3.E
4.B
5.A

III. - Say if the following statement are true (T) or false (F)
-Chemical hazards are the most serious health hazards for workers today
(T)

-Effective control measures shouldnt be used with liquid chemicals to

eliminate or reduce the possibility of inhalation, skin exposure and eye
damage.
(F)
-Chemicals in solid form can give off toxic vapours, which can be inhaled,
and solids can be flammable and explosive, and corrosive to the skin.
(T)
-The greatest danger with solids is that some work processes cant change
them into a more dangerous form
(F)
-Organs and tissues can be affected by certain toxic industrial chemicals.
(T)
-Whether the chemical is corrosive can cause dermatitis
(T)
-Dust in the workplace should be kept at or below safe levels
(T)

IV. Circle the best alternative:

1. The organ involved in the entry of these chemicals to the body by
inhalation is:
a. Bladder

b. Lungs

c. Bone marrow

2. This toxic property may result from chronic exposure to irritants,

allergenic agents, solvents or detergents.
a. Poisonous

b. Fibrogenic

c. Dermatitic

3. They are good sources of information on chemicals but they have

limitations.
a. All public institutions
The family

b. Hazard data sheets

c.

4. You can detect them easily by their colour or smell.

a. Detergents

b. Gases

c.

Oxygen
5. They should be used with liquid chemicals to eliminate or reduce the
possibility of inhalation, skin exposure and eye damage.
a. Effective control measures
c. Inspections
ANSWERS:
1.B
2.C
3.B
4.B

b. Sources of information

5.A