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COSHH and Working with Hazardous Substances
What are hazardous substances?
Hazardous substances are used in many workplaces and take many
different forms. Solids, liquids, gases, mists and fumescan be
present in the workplace. Exposure to hazardous substances can
affect the body in many different ways. Skin contact, inhalation and
ingestion can cause damage. In legislation, hazardoussubstances
can be defined in a number of ways. In the Control of Substances
Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) for example they
are those substances classified as toxic, very toxic, corrosiveharmful or irritant. Biological agents and dusts in substantial
concentrations are also classified as hazardous substances
Why are hazardous substances important?
Hazardous substances can causeshort and long term health
problems. They can cause serious ill health including cancer,
dermatitis and asthma. Employers must control exposure to
hazardous substances to preserve the health of theiremployees.
Who is affected most at risk from hazardous substances?
Anyone who works with or is exposed to hazardous substances is at
risk. Those exposed to more hazardous substances for longperiods
of time are more at risk than those exposed for short periods or to
less hazardous substances
The aim should be to prevent exposure to hazardous substances
and where exposure cannot be avoided,then adequate controls
should be put in place.
Examples of those who could be regularly exposed to hazardous
substances include:
_ Cleaners
_ Hairdressers
_ Welders
_ Garage workers
_Healthcare staff
According to the text above answer in SPANISH the following questions
1. Can you explain what hazardous substances are?
Las sustancias peligrosas son nocivas para la salud usadas encompañías y lugares de trabajo

2.What can hazardous substances cause?
Sustancias peligrosas pueden causar a la salud a corto y largo plazo
problemas. puede causar graves enfermedades, incluyendo...