Workers who clean with chemicals get new hazard info
OSHA and NIOSH are joining together to inform employers and workers on safe work practices when using cleaning chemicals
Workers who clean buildings, schools, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, and factories use a variety of cleaning chemicals that can pose health risks. Health effects from chemicals in cleaning products can range from skin rashes and burns to eye, nose and throat irritation, to cough and asthma. Many employers are switching to green cleaning products because they are thought to be less hazardous to workers and the environment.