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662 HAZWOPER for General Site Workers III
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Typical Hazardous Chemicals

There are hazardous chemicals that are commonly found at various facilities and worksites.

A storage tank is transferring chlorine to a smaller tank.

These include:

  • Automotive: motor oil, fuel, lubricants, and fluids;
  • Facility maintenance: ammonia, chlorine (bleach), sodium hydroxide (drain cleaner), turpentine, paint and related materials;
  • Preservation/renovation: lead-based paint, acetone, asbestos, glues, paints, cleaners;
  • Pest management: pesticides, insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides;
  • Security: chemical mace, CN/CS gas, OC, biohazardous substances.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

2-6. Which is a hazardous chemical commonly found at worksites and facilities?