Using Chemicals Safely (Toolbox Talk)

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Mixing common workplace cleaning chemicals, most often bleach (sodium hypochlorite) with ammonia-based cleaners or acid-based products, releases toxic gases including chloramines a nd chlorine gas. These gases cause respiratory injury, chemical burns to eyes and airways, and in high concentrations can be fatal. Employers who fail to control chemical exposure face unlimited fines under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and prosecution under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002. Show more