Western First Aid & Safety Blog » workplace

There are many respiratory hazards at worksites: gases, vapors, dusts, mists, fumes, smoke, sprays, and fog to name a few. Some of these substances can make people sick or even cause death if ingested. In fact, respiratory hazards can be especially deadly as they act quickly, like carbon monoxide. Still others take a toll over time, like cancer causing asbestos. Western First Aid is here to help by sharing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) examples of respiratory hazards found in general industries. OHSA reports that these can include, but are not limited to: Dusts, such as those found...