What should you do before using a hazardous substance that you have not used before?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Read the label, data sheet and assessment
- Step 1: Information tells you the hazards and the precautions to take. Step 2. Smelling a chemical can itself be harmful. Answer: Read the label, data sheet and assessment. Why not the others: Smelling, asking casually and decanting without labels are unsafe.
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