... dyestuffs or chemicals used in finishing fabrics are particularly at risk. Extractor fans can be installed in areas used for these processes, or within a fume cupboard. Storage of chemicals The majority of chemicals in a work environment present a risk to health, even cleaning agents. Chemicals can be poisonous if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Warning labels indicate the nature of the hazard. They should be stored in their original containers with instructions on how to use them. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH), introduced in 1994, set out the hazards of toxic substances such as dyes, mordants and detergents, identifying which are hazardous. They detail how the substance is to be stored and handled and how to proceed if there is an accident. Machine guards Fingers and hands are most at threat when functioning textiles machinery. Most machines have guards fitted to prevent fingers and ...

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