Improper handling of hazardous waste can
threaten human health. For example, acids or
bases (such as battery acids and metal cleaning
solutions) can destroy or cause irreversible
damage to normal living tissues, such as mucus
membranes, eyes, gastrointestinal tract,
respiratory passages and skin. Toxins are another
health hazard that poison your system. Toxic
solvents, heavy metals, paint thinners and
adhesives can accumulate in your body over time.
This could affect your nervous system particularly the brain and
circulatory system.