Risk of Burns
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Burns can be serious and even life-threatening. Though they often happen because of flames and hot materials, corrosive substances and chemicals are also a major hazard. Here you’ll find information and resources to help keep everyone safe and healthy on the job.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1533633760139{margin-bottom: 4px !important;}”][vc_column][xt_networks title=”Follow Us” force_original_colors=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”7650″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1546630678303{margin-top: 10px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
The risks
Burns from chemical sources can affect the skin and the eyes. A number of industries have hazards that can cause eye injuries.
How to reduce the risks
Personal protective equipment is a must. While it’s important to wear gloves and flame-resistant clothing, it’s also important that workers in these industries wear eye protection. The following table offers some of the ways to reduce the risk of burns associated with common workplace hazards. For more information, see our resources.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1498135700618{border-left-width: 4px !important;padding-top: 2px !important;padding-right: 2px !important;padding-bottom: 2px !important;padding-left: 2px !important;background-color: #ededed !important;border-left-color: #c9c9c9 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”][xt_news title=”Related News” query_type=”custom” custom_query=”size:4|order_by:date|order:DESC|post_type:post|categories:44″ excerpt_length=”30″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Welding, brazing, soldering |
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Industrial lasers |
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Portland cement powder (corrosive powder/dust) |
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Electricity-arc flashes |
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Hot oil and water |
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Cleaning |
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