Homework Assignment #1

1. Explain the key difference between irritation and allergic contact dermatitis.
2. What is systemic intoxication?
3. Explain the difference between first, second and third degree burns.
4. Why are Hydrofluoric acid burns so dangerous? What happens if they go untreated?
5. In each level of control (engineering, admin., PPE) How would you prevent skin exposure to Acetic Acid in a chemistry laboratory? Be specific and reference outside sources used.
6. Explain the difference between a chronic and an acute exposure and give an example.
7. Define irritation (within the scope of IH and do not list your professor!).
8. Explain the difference between a primary and secondary irritant.