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Frequently construction trades are required to work with
new hazardous materials or previously installed
hazardous materials requiring repair, maintenance, or
removal. Some materials used for many years and
thought to be harmless are now known to be hazardous.
Proper handling requires careful planning, training, and
use of personal protective equipment or controls.
Some hazardous materials common in construction are
– compressed gas (acetylene, nitrogen, oxygen)
– flammable and combustible materials (solvents)
– oxidizing materials (epoxy hardeners)
– solvents, coatings, and sealers
– asbestos and silica
– acids and alkalis.
Learn to identify potential hazards
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