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- Methyl Ethyl Ketone - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
What is the WHMIS classification? Back to top According to the Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST), methyl ethyl ketone can be classified as:
- Methyl Ethyl Ketone Chemical Profiles - Canadian Centre for . . .
MEK, 2-Butanone, Methyl acetone Main Uses: Solvent, chemical intermediate Appearance: Clear colourless
- CCOHS: Toluene - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Acute toxicity - inhalation - Category 4 Skin corrosion irritation - Category 2 Reproductive toxicity - Category 2
- Chemical Protective Clothing - Glove Selection - Canadian Centre for . . .
What should I know first about chemical protective clothing? Workplaces should follow the hierarchy of controls when addressing hazards
- CCOHS: Welding - Ventilation
Where can I find some general guidelines for welding ventilation? Ventilation is used for three general purposes: Remove air contaminants from a worker's breathing zone and work area,Prevent the accumulation of flammable or combustible gases or vapours; and,Prevent oxygen rich or oxygen deficient atmospheres
- CCOHS: Occupational Hygiene - Dermal Exposure
What occupations or industries may be at risk? Back to top Dermal exposure occurs in various occupations ranging from agriculture, manufacturing to service sectors (e g , painters, hairdressers, mechanics, etc )
- CCOHS: Occupational Hygiene - Ototoxic Chemicals
What are possible health effects from ototoxicants and what are the symptoms? Back to top The main health effects are to hearing and balance even when the worker’s exposure is below the regulated occupational exposure limit for noise
- CCOHS: Health and Safety Report - Past Issues
Fresh back from presenting at the Singapore Workplace Safety and Health Conference 2014, Steve Horvath, President and CEO of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety shared his reflections in a recent blog post on the event and the theme, "Integrating Safety and Health: Towards A Holistic Approach"
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