Chemical Chaos
This type of exposure affects you immediately after contact.
What is acute exposure?
Breathing in chemical vapors is called this.
What is inhalation?
Before using an unfamiliar chemical, you should check this document.
What is an SDS?
These protect your eyes from chemical vapors.
What are goggles?
Walter White worked with a lot of chemicals in this TV show.
What is Breaking Bad?
This type of exposure develops after repeated exposure over time.
What is chronic exposure?
Getting chemicals on your skin is called this.
What is absorption?
Replacing a dangerous chemical with a safer one is called this.
What is substitution?
This glove material is compatible with the widest variety of chemicals.
What is nitrile?
This superhero's alter ego was transformed after exposure to gamma radiation.
Who is the Hulk/Bruce Banner?
Give one household chemical that can become hazardous if used improperly.
What is a cleaner, solvent, or detergent?
Accidentally swallowing a chemical is this route of exposure.
What is ingestion?
This keeps harmful vapors from building up while working with chemicals.
What is ventilation?
PPE is considered the ______ line of defense.
What is the last?
In Ghostbusters, the team is warned never to cross these.
What are the streams?
Give one symptom that could happen from serious chemical exposure.
What is difficulty breathing, burns, irritation, etc.?
A high-pressure injector accidentally forces paint into your hand. This route of exposure is called what?
What is injection?
These should always be kept away from flammable chemicals.
What are ignition sources?
When both splashing and vapors are hazards, these should be worn with goggles.
What is a face shield?
Indiana Jones wisely avoided opening this famous container because it was extremely hazardous.
What is the Ark of the Covenant?
Give one way to reduce chemical hazards before relying on PPE.
What is substitution, ventilation, proper storage, labeling, etc.?
Give one route chemicals can enter your body.
What is inhalation, ingestion, absorption, or injection?
After handling chemicals, this simple habit can prevent accidental exposure.
What is washing your hands?
Before many workers can wear a respirator, they must complete this.
What is training or a medical evaluation?
If Darth Vader were handling hazardous chemicals, what piece of PPE would probably already meet the respirator requirement?
What is his helmet/respirator?