The Community Health Technology Department at Karbala Polytechnic College held a training program as part of the career rehabilitation plan titled: “Hazards of Chemical Substances and Methods of Prevention.” It was presented by Asst. Lect. Amani Nazim, with the participation of a group of students and affiliates.
The training program addressed the important role of chemical substances in daily life and their widespread uses in agriculture, industry, medicine, and cleaning, juxtaposed with the health and environmental hazards that may result from their misuse or improper storage, such as poisoning, skin burns, respiratory and eye irritation, and long-term environmental damage.
The program also emphasized the necessity of following occupational safety procedures, using personal protective equipment, and adhering to the instructions affixed on the warning labels of each substance, aiming to enhance preventive awareness and protect humans and the environment. The program concluded with an interactive discussion session, coming within the framework of the department’s efforts to consolidate a culture of safety and spread health awareness among students and affiliates.
