Hazardous Materials: Household and Other Chemicals
In the house and in the office, there are chemicals capable of seriously injury. Learn how to respond to hazardous materials concerns.
Decontaminate a Victim of Chemical Exposure
Depending on the chemical, victims of exposure may need to be decontaminated by hazardous-materials specialists. For small exposures at home, these steps can be used.
Depending on the chemical, victims of exposure may need to be decontaminated by hazardous-materials specialists. For small exposures at home, these steps can be used.
Put Out a Grease Fire
Grease fires are extremely dangerous because the fuel source (the grease) is a liquid, and easily splashed. Grease fire burn very hot and can quickly spread to cabinets or other flammable areas of the kitchen. Follow these steps when faced with a grease fire in your kitchen.
Grease fires are extremely dangerous because the fuel source (the grease) is a liquid, and easily splashed. Grease fire burn very hot and can quickly spread to cabinets or other flammable areas of the kitchen. Follow these steps when faced with a grease fire in your kitchen.
Poisons Common at Home, Work, and School
A list of common poisons found at work or at home.
A list of common poisons found at work or at home.
Recognizing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide is a nearly undetectable gas capable of killing in very small amounts. Treatment requires emergency services or a visit to the emergency department. Recognizing carbon monoxide poisoning is vital to getting help in time.
Carbon monoxide is a nearly undetectable gas capable of killing in very small amounts. Treatment requires emergency services or a visit to the emergency department. Recognizing carbon monoxide poisoning is vital to getting help in time.
How to Treat Exposure to Chlorine Gas: When Bleach is Mixed with Ammonia
Chlorine gas is released when ammonia and bleach are mixed together. With all the cleaning agents that contain either bleach or ammonia, exposure to chlorine gas is quite common. It's important to know what to do if it happens.
Chlorine gas is released when ammonia and bleach are mixed together. With all the cleaning agents that contain either bleach or ammonia, exposure to chlorine gas is quite common. It's important to know what to do if it happens.
DEET Chemistry - dimethyltoluamide
DEET is the ingredient responsible for keeping bugs off your skin during camping trips or backyard barbecues. Learn about its properties and health concerns.
DEET is the ingredient responsible for keeping bugs off your skin during camping trips or backyard barbecues. Learn about its properties and health concerns.
Chemical Burn or Reaction
The biggest difference between burns from chemicals and burns from heat is the need to decontaminate the victim. Learn what is necessary.
The biggest difference between burns from chemicals and burns from heat is the need to decontaminate the victim. Learn what is necessary.
Using Material Safety Data Sheets
Understanding and using material safety data sheets MSDS in the workplace.
Understanding and using material safety data sheets MSDS in the workplace.
Chemical Weapons and Warfare Agents
Know what to do in case of chemical weapons.
Know what to do in case of chemical weapons.
What You Need to Know about Carbon Monoxide Detectors / Alarms
What You Need to Know about Carbon Monoxide Detectors / Alarms from the About Guide to Chemistry.
What You Need to Know about Carbon Monoxide Detectors / Alarms from the About Guide to Chemistry.
IS-55 Household Hazardous Materials - A Guide for Citizens
A course offered by FEMA to educate citizens on household hazardous materials.
A course offered by FEMA to educate citizens on household hazardous materials.