• lids that are not tightly sealed so that the contents are exposed to air, humidity, etc
• containers that are partially or completely uncovered where fumes may escape
• chemical containers such as bags, drums, bottles, tins or others that are dented, damaged or defective
• chemical packaging that is deteriorating due to leakage, damage, floor water, humidity, etc
• containers that have no hazard labels, that have hazard labels but these are unreadable or damaged, or that have
product labels on top of hazard labels
• chemical containers that are being used for other purposes, e.g., storing water, storing and transferring other
materials
• situations where workers have created and are using makeshift personal protection devices (e.g. a towel wrapped
around face)
• situations where workers are not using the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)