Chemical Substances - OH&S Officers Forum https://oshofficer.com/community/chemical-substances/ OH&S Officers Discussion Board en-US Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:38:23 +0000 wpForo 60 Fuel and cancer risk https://oshofficer.com/community/chemical-substances/fuel-and-cancer-risk/ Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:08:49 +0000 Do you use hand protection when refueling? Are you aware of the risks? Gasoline is a carcinogen and diesel is suspected of carcinogenicity.
It must therefore not come into contact with the skin. It is also ideal to turn on the automatic pumping fuse and move away, away from fumes.

Emphasize this information to trained employees. Most people are still unaware of these risks and do not protect themselves from them!

76]]> Chemical Substances Vít Hofman https://oshofficer.com/community/chemical-substances/fuel-and-cancer-risk/ Personal protective equipment when working with corrosives https://oshofficer.com/community/chemical-substances/personal-protective-equipment-when-working-with-corrosives/ Mon, 15 Mar 2021 06:44:52 +0000 The man works with corrosive, especially sulfuric acid and sodium hydroxide, in a T-shirt, shorts and booties. No gloves, no face protection.

Time bomb. And it will hurt a lot!

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