Hazardous Substances
There are many different types of hazardous substances and chemicals used in the primary industry, including pesticides, herbicides, animal medications, fuel, acids, cleaning products and solvents.
The types of injuries caused through the incorrect use of chemicals include contact dermatitis; eye injuries; poisoning of particular organs or whole of the body and chemical burns.
Your employer should make sure hazardous substances are used according to the manufacturers or suppliers written instructions (material safety data sheet or MSDS) and agreed safe working procedures.
 | | Your employer should provide you with safe work procedures for handling hazardous substances as well as information, training and supervision. |
