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Direct contact with skin or eyes
- When a chemical comes into direct contact with your skin or exposed mucous membranes.
- Does not penetrate (break) the epidermis.
- Allows the chemical to be absorbed into your dermis or membranes.
- Can enter the blood stream through this route.
- Can cause a chemical burn or an abrasion.
- Will damage the epidermis and mucous membrane allow for the potential of infection to occur.
Inhalation
- A chemical releases fumes, vapors, dust, smoke, gases, and fumes that you directly inhale.
- Either through nasal or oral passages.
- Enables chemical vapors to come into direct contact through your respiratory system.
- Can be absorbed through dermal and mucous membranes.
Ingestion
- When a chemical enters by consumption.
- Can also result due to handling anything that is then placed in your mouth.
- Therefore the following are not permitted in laboratory areas:
- Food, beverages, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, putting pens/pencils/other objects in your mouth.
- It is also required for everyone to wash their hands before leaving as the surfaces may have chemical residue.
Ingestion
- When a chemical enters by consumption.
- Can also result due to handling anything that is then placed in your mouth.
- Therefore the following are not permitted in laboratory areas:
- Food, beverages, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, putting pens/pencils/other objects in your mouth.
- It is also required for everyone to wash their hands before leaving as the surfaces may have chemical residue.