Category 1
The result of current passing through the tissue of the human body, which can cause injury or death.
electric shock
The documents that list the detailed chemical composition, handling procedures, and precautionary information for products that can present a health or safety hazard on the job site. Manufacturers of such products must provide this information with their products.
safety data sheets (SDS)
A container filled with chemicals that will quench a fire when sprayed on the flames.
fire extinguisher
A device worn when working with harmful airborne materials that filters dangerous particles from the air a technician breathes.
respirator
The designated paths that are used to show people how to exit a building quickly during a fire, gas leak, or other emergency.
evacuation routes
A burn caused when a corrosive substance, such as solvents or battery acid, comes into contact with skin.
chemical burn
A station used to wash chemicals from a technician’s eyes after an accident by flushing them with water.
eyewash station
Mandates that essential information and stipulations for safely working with hazardous materials be available to those handling them.
right-to-know laws
A violent expansion of gases due to rapid combustion of volatile materials.
explosion
A condition in which the body is deprived of oxygen, which can result in dead tissue, unconsciousness, and death.
asphyxiation
A designated work area where a vehicle can be parked for repairs.
shop stall
A federal agency that gives general guidelines and rules for employee safety and the safe operation of work sites.
OSHA