Chemical MaintenanceHazardous chemicals can be found in every corner of your home. If not stored or used carefully, they can cause minor injury or death. However, if you use them correctly, they are considerably safe. What to do in the event of an accident? Call 999 or the fire brigade, tell them immediately what happened and where. Stay on the phone until they tell you to hang up. Stay away from the area, decrease the time you are exposed to chemicals, and reduce breathing chemicals. Some chemicals will catch fire or explode. Avoid touching chemicals and stay away from chemicals. Avoid inhaling gases, vapors or smoke. If you can, cover your mouth with a cloth. Stay away from victims, the substance could be infectious. Move victims to fresh air if doctors indicate it is safe to have contact with victims. Place items the victim came into contact with in a plastic bag. Put cold water on the skin or eyes for at least 15 minutes, making sure it is running water. Remove contact lenses and if water is not near you, wash away the chemical, make sure the victim's eye is closed. Keep the chemical away from the victim or you. Chemicals Found in Your Home Antifreeze Ethylene glycol is extremely toxic. If you inhale the vapors, it may cause dizziness; If you or your child swallows antifreeze, it can cause serious damage to the heart, kidneys and brain. It can be fatal if antifreeze is swallowed. Safety Tips: Always wear gloves when cleaning antifreeze, as ethylene glycol can be absorbed through your skin. Also, keep your pets away from spilled antifreeze. Your pets are attracted to antifreeze because of its sweet smell, if they lick or drink the substance it can kill them, Ke...... middle of paper ......these ignition to avoid accidental fires. Examples of substances classified as highly flammable include sodium, magnesium powder, methanol, gasoline and the contents of many aerosol cans. Oxidizer Provides oxygen to make other substances burn more violently. LETTER SYMBOL - O These types of substances can give vigorous reactions that can cause fire or damage Living tissues cause chemical burns. Great care should be taken when handling or storing oxidizing chemicals, as they can react with combustible materials (materials that can be burned), increasing to create an explosive atmosphere. Some substances have flammable properties even if they are not in contact with combustible materials. Examples of substances classified as oxidizing include hydrogen peroxide, chromate and persulfate salts, and chemicals used to disinfect swimming pools..