What You Know Can Help You - An Introduction to Toxic Substances
Armed with some basic facts about toxic substances, you can
reduce your exposure to chemicals and lower the chance of
harmful health effects. Additional copies of this publication
are available from:Center for Environmental Health Bureau of
Toxic Substance Assessment Empire State Plaza-Corning Tower,
Room 1743 Albany, New York 12237 The old saying, "what you don't
know can't hurt you," isn't always good advice. When it comes to
toxic substances, WHAT YOU KNOW CAN HELP YOU. Radon in
basements, lead in drinking water, exhausts from cars and
chemicals released from landfills are just a few examples of
toxic substances that can hurt you. By understanding how, you
can reduce your exposure to chemicals and reduce your risk of
harmful health effects. What is a toxic substance? A toxic
substance is a substance that can be poisonous or cause health
effects. People are generally concerned about chemicals like
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and dioxin wh