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Chemical Safety
Many materials used in the workplace present a health hazard to humans including:
Toxic chemicals: substances known or suspected to cause significant disease in humans following acute or chronic exposure.
Carcinogens: substances known or suspected to cause cancer.
Mutagens: substances causing inheritable genetic damage.
Teratogens: substances that may cause fetal malformation.
Sensitizing agents: repeated exposures to certain chemicals, benign organisms or other biological products (including animal dander and urine) can lead to sensitization and allergic reactions.
Inappropriate handling of hazardous materials may result in exposure to personnel and the environment. The actual degree of protection required will depend upon the agent, concentration, and risk of exposure to it from routine procedures and accidents. For more detailed information:
Hazard Communication covers the use of chemicals in the general work areas
Research with Hazardous Agents covers approvals necessary for working with hazardous agents at Clemson
Chemical Hygiene (Lab Safety) covers the use of chemicals in the laboratory
Hazardous Materials Transport covers the transporatation of hazardous materials both on and off campus
