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Chemicals are an important part of nearly every workplace, from specialized industrial chemicals to everyday cleaning products. Ensuring the safe and healthy use of workplace chemicals has been a focus of NIOSH research since the Institute began in 1970. NIOSH research related to chemicals includes toxicity studies, occupational epidemiology, studies of how to measure chemicals in the work environment, studies of engineering controls and personal protective equipment, risk assessment, Health Hazard Evaluations (HHEs), and communication tools for understanding and managing chemicals safely at work. The Institute has also published seminal works and policy documents related to chemical management essential to safe and healthy work environments.

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Download these NFPA safety tips on home heating. (PDF, 634 KB). ... Some simple steps can prevent most heating-related fires from happening. Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater.

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Striking or scraping: The majority of eye injuries result from small particles or objects striking or scraping the eye, such as: dust, cement chips, metal slivers, and wood chips. These materials are often ejected by tools, windblown, or fall from above a worker. Large objects may also strike the eye or face, or a worker may run into an object causing blunt-force trauma to the eyeball or eye socket.

Penetration: Objects like nails, staples, or slivers of wood or metal can go through the eyeball and result in a permanent loss of vision.

Chemical and thermal burns: Industrial chemicals or cleaning products are common causes of chemical burns to one or both eyes. Thermal burns to the eye also occur, often among welders. These burns routinely damage workers’ eyes and surrounding tissue.

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General requirements. Employers shall select and
require employees to use appropriate hand protection
when employees when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as hands are exposed to hazards such as
those from skin absorption of harmful substances;
severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures;
chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature
extremes.

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UPF is a rating generally used for clothing and other fabrics that protect you from the sun. It measures the amount of UVA and UVB radiation that penetrates the fabric and reaches the skin. SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor. It is a rating for sunscreens or other cosmetic products containing sunscreen.Jun 5, 2014

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Electrical Safety. Electrical hazards can cause burns, shocks and electrocution (death). ... Call the electricutility company to report fallen electrical lines. Stay at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from overhead wires during cleanup and other activities.

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When you introduce an animal into your home, help keep everyone safe with these helpful animal safetytips: Know the breed of dogs and their disposition. ... Do not hug an unfamiliar dog or other animal, especially around the animal's neck. Always supervise small children that are near animals.