Chemicals Are More Than!

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Chemicals are More than!

Yes they are more than just thing we

work with every day they haveHazards Associated with Them

P bar Y Safety Consultants Alberta Canada


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Physical Hazards

Health HazardsSupplier sName/Address

Name of Material

work areaels

W hat do work areaels tell us about thechemical?

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Importance of work areaelingTo identify hazards in your

work area.work areaels must be on every bag, barrel,bottle, box, can, cylinder, drum, storage tank,etc.NFPA ratings should be on each containerNotify your supervisor or safety representative

if there are no work areaels on a container.


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W hat are Physical Hazards?FlammableCombustibleCompressed GasOxidizerUnstableW

ater Reactive


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CorrosivesA chemical that causes

visible destruction of orirreversible alterations of living tissue by chemical

action at the site of contact.

Amines, Acids


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Target Organ Chemicals

A chemical capable of adversely affecting aspecific target organ of the body.

Capable of adversely affecting one or multipleorgans of the body.Xylene - Kidney, Liver, Central

Nervous SystemsIsocyanates - Lungs.


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OxidizersReactive chemical that releases

oxygen and acceleratescombustion.

They may be corrosives,irritants, toxins, sensitizers, etc.Oxygen, peroxides.


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Poisons/ToxicsPoisons are likely to cause death

or serious injury if they areswallowed, inhaled, or come incontact with the skin. Mayinterfere with oxygen distributionin the bloodstream.

Can enter the body through inhalation,absorption, or ingestion.

Methanol, carbon monoxide


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A substance capable of causing orproducing cancer in humans oranimals.Exposure to a carcinogen can, over

time, cause changes in cell divisionwithin the body that leads touncontrolled cell growth.

Formaldehyde, crystallinesilica, benzene

Carcinogens


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HMIS/NFPA Codes


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Diamond Shaped

Address hazards presented by short-term, acute exposures to a materialduring handling under conditions of

fire, spill, or similar emergencies.

Rectangular shaped

Address acute occupationalexposure

PPE Section is at the bottom

NFPAHMIS

Bottom section is

used to indicatespecial hazards

HMIS/NFPA work areaelingW hat is the difference?


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NFPA - Special Hazards

Diamond shaped work areaels include a fourthhazard class called Special Hazards. This hazardclass is colored W HITE.

These special hazards are represented by thefollowing symbols:

W ater ReactiveOX OxidizerRadioactive

COR CorrosiveACD AcidALK - Alkali


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HMISPersonal Protective EquipmentRanges from A to K (pictograms)A - Safety GlassesB - Safety Glasses and GlovesC - Safety Glasses, Gloves, ApronD - Safety Glasses, Face Shield, Gloves,

Apron

E - Safety Glasses, Gloves, Dust RespiratorF - Safety Glasses, Gloves, Apron, Dust

Respirator


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HMISPersonal Protective EquipmentG - Safety Glasses, Gloves, Dust and Vapor

RespiratorH - Splash goggles, Gloves, Apron, Dust and

Vapor RespiratorI - Safety Glasses, Gloves, Dust and Vapor

RespiratorJ - Splash goggles, Gloves, Apron, Dust and

Vapor RespiratorK - Airline Hood or Mask, Gloves, Full Suit, and

boots


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Material Safety Data Sheets

Data sheet containing information about thehazards associated with a chemical.Required by O H & SAll manufacturers, distributors, andconsumers must have MSDS.All hazardous materials MUST have a

corresponding MSDS.



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MSDS InformationCHEMICAL & COMPANY IDENTIFICATIONCOMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTSINFORMATION ON EXPOSURE LIMITSPHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICSPHYSICAL & HEALTH HAZARDSPRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY INTO BODYEMERGENCY AND FIRST AIDFIRE FIGHTING MEASURESACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURESPERSONAL PROTECTIONSUGGESTIONS FOR STORAGEDISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONSOTHER REGULATORY INFORMATION



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Know the hazards associated with thechemicals you are working with.Know what Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) to wear in order to protect yourself from the hazards.Learn the Emergency Procedures. (Do you

have a procedure???)Know the location of the MSDSs in yourarea.

Know Your Area


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CHEMICAL HYGIENE PLAN


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STORAGE

Keep amounts to a minimumwork areaeling name, date, and hazard info (if bottle is too small name or structure and date willbe sufficientDate chemicals received/openedCompatible containers.Closed containers.Flammables flammable materials cabinet orrefrigerator designed for flammable liquid.Compressed gas cylinders shall be properly securedat all times. Cylinder caps shall be in place oncylinders when not in use. Use straps, chains, orstands to support the cylinders.


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STORAGE CONT.

Incompatible chemical segregation Acids Bases Flammables oxidizers W ater reactive

No food in chemical refrigerator.Proper work areaeling of refrigerator.

Highly toxic materials should be secured.Questions EHS Manager.


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AVOIDANCE OF ROUTINE EXPOSURES

Skin contact with chemicals should be avoided.Do not smell or taste chemicals.Do not pipette by mouth; use a vacuum or pipette bulb.

Vent any experiment that may discharge toxic or noxiouschemicals into a local exhaust device, (i.e., a chemical fumehood).Flammable, corrosive or toxic volatile materials must betrapped when they are evaporated.


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PERSONAL HABITS

Eating, drinking, gum chewing and cosmetic applicationIce usageFrequent hand washing

Hair must be confinedShoes that cover the entire foot are required at all times.Appropriate attireEye ProtectionReport unsafe conditionsSpills


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HOUSEKEEPINGwork area areas are to be kept clean and uncluttered. This will helpprevent spillage, breakage, personal injuries and unnecessary contactwith chemicals.Contaminated glassware should be cleaned daily.Spills shall be cleaned up immediately from work areas and floors.

Doorways and walkways within the work area shall not be blocked orused for storage.Floors shall be maintained dry at all times.Access to exits, hallways, emergency equipment, and utility controlsshall never be blocked.Chemical containers shall be properly emptied and cleaned prior todisposal. (Triple-rinsing)Equipment and instrumentation shall be cleaned to remove spillage andcontamination before repair or calibration service is requested andservice personnel will be informed of any hazardous contaminationprior to servicing.


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So be

So always be Mr Clean when working withchemicals and control spills

Store them properly and accuratelyAlways have on the Proper PPE for thechemicals used

Know the first aid requirements for usage andtreatment


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