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What is hazardous waste?
Any waste product with properties that can be dangerous or have negative effects on humans/environment
How can you protect yout eyes from splashes when pouring hazardous liquids?
Wear protective goggles!
Name TWO hazardoud products ofter found in our homes.
LOTS of options.
Notably: Motor oil, paint thinner, dead batteries, broken light bulbs, pool chemicals, etc.
How can you protect yourself when using chemicals that are absorbed through the skin?
Wear gloves and protective clothing.
You have some old batteries. How should you dispose of them?
Some can be thrown away normally, such as AAA, AA, D, but lithium batteries must be taken to a recycling facility!
Name THREE ways chemicals can enter your body.
Inhalation (smell), ingestion (eat), skin contact, and skin absorption
Name THREE words found on product labels that indicate a product is hazardous.
Danger, Caution, Poison, Warning, Irritant, Caustic, FLammable, Combustible, Explosive, etc.
Name TWO actions you could take when directions on a product label instructs you to avoid breathing in the vapors.
Wear a mask/respirator, work outside, or open a window.
If you think you have interacted with a toxic/hazardous material, what should you do?
Check the irritant label for instructions. You can also call poison control and follow the steps they provide for you.
Is it safe to mix cleaning rpoducts without verifying the chemicals within them?
NO. This can lead to the potential for unsafe chemical reactions that could be harmful to you.