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Safety and Health Topics: Solvents Millions of workers are exposed to solvents on a daily basis. Health hazards associated with solvent exposure include toxicity to the nervous system, reproductive damage, liver and kidney damage, respiratory impairment, cancer, and dermatitis. Solvents share many chemical, physical, and biological properties that warrant national attention be directed to them as a group. In addition, many solvent groups or individual substances have special properties requiring more specialized control measures. The following questions link to resources that provide safety and health information relevant to solvents in the workplace. What OSHA standards apply? Standards | Interpretations and Compliance Letters How do I recognize solvent hazards? Hazard Recognition | Specific Solvents How can I evaluate solvent exposure in the workplace? Exposure Evaluation What are some examples of possible solutions for workplace hazards? Possible Solutions Where can I find additional information? Related Safety and Health Topics | Training | Additional Resources   Revised: 09 December 2003		Safety and Health  Topics     Solvents   OSHA Standards   Hazard Recognition   Exposure Evaluation   Possible Solutions   Additional Information   Credits
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