[PDF] Inhalation exposure: 30 Emergency response guidelines
Breathing in hazardous gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, or chemical mists can cause anything from temporary irritation to severe respiratory injury, unconsciousness, or death.
In industrial and oilfield environments, inhalation hazards may occur during chemical handling, maintenance, confined-space work, drilling and production operations, or emergency situations.
A safe response begins with protecting yourself from further exposure.
Understanding inhalation hazards and emergency response procedures is an important part of hazardous-material safety.
HAZWOPER training helps covered workers understand hazardous substances, exposure risks, PPE, emergency procedures, and safe work practices.
This guide is intended for general safety education. It does not replace the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), site-specific emergency procedures, professional medical advice, or required regulatory training.
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