Francesca Rusconi
In order to help your customers choose the best suitable chemical protection solution on a daily basis, it is of utmost importance to know the reactions and consequences that contact with certain substances can cause on a worker’s skin.
The main concern is worker safety. Some chemicals can cause immediate and severe reactions upon contact, such as burns, skin irritation or respiratory problems. Understanding these potential reactions allows the development of safety protocols and protective measures to prevent accidents and injuries. It is essential to train employees to recognize potential contact reactions and take appropriate safety measures. This knowledge can save lives and prevent injuries in the workplace.
Many industries are subject to regulations and standards related to chemical exposure. Understanding potential contact reactions is essential to complying with these regulations. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in legal consequences and fines beyond the harm to worker health.
In summary, knowledge of potential human contact reactions to chemicals is essential to safeguard human health, ensure workplace safety, comply with regulations, protect the environment and prevent legal and liability issues. It is fundamental to the responsible management of chemicals in various industries. To contribute as much as possible to the above, Ansell offers our nearly 130 years of experience and our Ansell Chemical Guardian tool. With it, we can provide information on the breakthrough times of the chemical in use, through its CAS number, against each of the chemical protection gloves we manufacture.
