What safety measures should be taken while using hazardous materials to ensure the safety of both people and the environment?
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When working with hazardous materials, individuals must take certain safety measures to ensure their own safety and the safety of the environment. First and foremost, employees should wear protective clothing including gloves, goggles, lab coats, face masks and properly fitted respiratory devices. When working with potentially flammable materials or substances having an explosion hazard, the area must be well-ventilated to reduce any threat of ignition. All waste material should be disposed of safely in closed containers and appropriate markings such as warnings and labels should be displayed on any containers containing hazardous materials. In addition to this workers must also refer to a designated chemical storage area and follow all safety instructions on storage labels carefully. Finally, workers are also encouraged to implement protocol for incident response - establishing steps such as evacuation routes in case of spills- in order to contain potential risk as efficiently as possible.
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What safety measures should be taken while using hazardous materials to ensure the safety of both people and the environment?
user
Safety measures to take when using hazardous materials include wearing protective clothing and gear, knowing the safety protocols for the material being used, ensuring proper ventilation, and disposing of materials safely. Additionally, it is important to monitor exposure levels with air monitoring equipment, ensure that instructions are followed carefully and children and pets are kept away from the area where hazardous materials are being used.
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What safety measures should be taken while using hazardous materials to ensure the safety of both people and the environment?