A non-technical guide for employees and employers in industries where organic solvents are used. Discusses practical ways to eliminate, isolate and minimise the health and safety hazards.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Duties of Employers and Employees
What Are Organic Solvents?
How Do You Know What to Look For?
Training
Physical Properties of Solvents
Health Hazards
How Much Exposure is Bad for You?
Ways to Stop Harmful Solvent Pollution
Ways to Control Harmful Solvents
Measurement of Exposure
Labelling and Storage
First Aid
Where to Find More Information