Hexavalent chromium is essential to a number of industrial applications. While these compounds can be very beneficial, they can also be harmful or lethal to those employees exposed to them. This program discusses the safe work practices these workers must follow to avoid exposures to this hazardous substance.
- The effects of exposures to hexavalent chromium.
- The purpose of exposure assessments and medical surveillance.
- The importance of wearing respiratory protection and other protective clothing and equipment.
- The safe removal of contaminated clothing.
- The importance of proper housekeeping when dealing with hexavalent chromium.
- Proper response to exposures to hexavalent chromium.
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