Contact with cleaning agents
Cleaning agents are used in the kitchen. This can result in the following hazards:
Skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation hazard as a result of contact with cleaning agents
and their vapors
When?
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During all cleaning tasks
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Whenever handling cleaning agent containers
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Whenever using aggressive cleaning agents
How can I avoid the hazard?
Wear the required personal protective equipment
Do not let your eyes or skin come into contact with cleaning agents
Do not inhale the spray mist
Use specified cleaning agents only
Moving heavy loads
Lifting heavy loads in the kitchen can result in fatigue, discomfort, and musculoskeletal system issues.
Risk of injury due to excessive exertion
When?
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Whenever lifting heavy containers and other heavy loads
How can I avoid the hazard?
Follow the rules involved in handling heavy loads
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