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FA C T S H E E T 1 Understanding Chemical Hazards

into the person’s body (route of exposure). The way a chemical enters your body affects your risk. Some chemicals, like the pesticide parathion, are very toxic whether they get into the body through the skin, by breathing, or by swallowing. On the other hand, asbestos is only harmful when inhaled or swallowed.

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