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Occupational Health And Safety








 Use of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplaces


Hazardous chemicals are used in different sectors and production areas in workplaces. The structure of each chemical is different from each other and may contain various hazards. These chemicals include those that are harmful to employee health, workplace safety and the environment.


There are more than 5 million different types of chemicals in the world. Millions of tons of chemicals are produced every year. In addition, new chemicals are constantly being developed. The number of chemicals with known adverse effects on health is less. There are chemicals that are known to be harmful to health or that are subsequently exposed. In developed countries, more serious measures are taken regarding the use of chemicals compared to developing countries.

There are regulations in the legislation on many issues such as safe use conditions in the use of dangerous chemicals, health surveillance of employees, limitation of their use. Care should be taken to take the necessary precautions in the workplace against chemicals that are harmful to health, safety and the environment.