But, if you knew in advance what problems could develop, you could
take the appropriate precautions. Much of the information in this
manual is not necessarily intended for immediate use:>:but can serve as
a future reference or resource:
. to help you understand how the products you use actually work and what
is in them
. to help you select products to minimize hazards
. to ask intelligent questions when purchasing
. to provide information on howyou are exposedto chemicals
. how your exposure is related to the use of appropriate ventilation,
protective equipment such as glovesuse
. to help you read labels and material safety data sheets (MSDSs)
. to help you troubleshoot health problems and trace possible work-related
health problem