How can workers be exposed to isocyanates?
Employees may come into contact, with substances either by breathing in vapours or aerosols or through skin exposure while engaged in production activities such as manufacturing or handling tasks.
Exposure to isocyanates can lead to a range of health effects, for workers depending upon the extent and duration of exposure.
- Breathing Issues; Inhaling isocyanate vapours or aerosols may result in coughing, wheezing, chest discomfort and difficulty breathing. Continued or frequent exposure could potentially trigger asthma or other term respiratory problems.
- Skin Irritation and Sensitisation Warning; If your skin comes into contact, with this substance it may cause redness, itchiness, and rashes. Repeated contact can result in allergies or sensitisation whereby minimal exposure, in the future could lead to reactions.
- Irritation, to the eyes can occur from vapours or direct contact and may result in redness and tearing with discomfort being felt well; in serious instances it could even lead to damage, to the cornea.
- Severe Toxic Effects Warning: Excessive exposure may result in health complications such as chemical burns, systemic toxicity and in instances respiratory failure.
It's crucial to have the safety precautions in place to avoid these health hazards, like using protective gear and keeping an eye out for any signs of trouble.
