Control of Substances Hazardous to health

Advantages =

Improve productivity Better morale

better compliance with law due to understanding

LIQUIDS/CHEMICALS

GASES

DUST

SOLIDS

POWDERS

VIRUSES

FACTORIES KITCHENS HOUSE KEEPING STOREROOM LEASURE FACITITIES

SWIMMING POOL GARDENERS/MAINTAINENCE

AREAS BUILDING SITE SHOPS OFFICES FARMS etc. SCHOOLS

EYE CONTACT INHALATION INGESTION /

SWALLOWING SKIN CONTACT /

ABSORPTION

SHORT TERM – ACUTE

LONG TERM - CHRONIC

LUNGSLIVERKIDNEYSNERVOUS

SYSTEMSKIN

YOU DON’T GET A SECOND CHANCE!

Respiratory Sensitizer

Skin Irritation - dermatitis

Asthma - Breathing it in!

Toxic Fumes – light head / collapse

Poisoning – drinking by default

Cancer – Through long term exposure

Infections

Assess and review the risks Consider the precautions to be implemented Prevent and control exposure Ensure control measures are implemented

and maintained Monitor e.g. air and personal – occupational

hygienist Provide instruction, information & training

E.g. Induction booklet / Safety signs and staff training

Use health & safety precautions Co-operate with monitoring &

health surveillance Read the Safety Data sheets Wear the correct Protective

clothing Mask, goggles, rubber/plastic apron,

gloves gallets, strong footwear Talk to your Supervisor

VERY TOXIC, HARMFUL,CORROSIVE OR IRRITANT

USERS TRAINED

KNOWLEDGE OF INSTRUCTIONS AND CONTROLS

FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS

DISPOSAL INFORMATION

Read the warning label before use

Is there a Safety Data Sheet? Ask supervisor!

Are you wearing the correct safety clothing

Communicate effectively with your supervisor / discuss safe use………

If in doubt – STOP WORK and SEEK ASSISTANCE

WHEN COMPLETE / FINISHED WITH THE SUBSTANCE….

Store product safely Dispose of any

contaminated clothing correctly

Ensure the safety Data Sheets & information are returned for use by others

Wash & clean thoroughly……

If in doubt – STOP WORK and SEEK ASSISTANCE

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING – preventing slips, trips, falls, inhalation etc.

Elimination Substitution Enclose or Isolate problem area protection

of Good ventilation Protecting clothing Good welfare & Personal hygiene Pay attention to information / training and communicate with your supervisor

OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENIST Personal sampling Area Sampling Wear Protective clothing as

applicable / as directed by your area supervisorBreathe sensibly – use the mask

provided when required!

HARMFULL/IRRITANT EXPLOSIVE CORROSIVE DANGEROUS TO

THE ENVIRONMENT

FLAMMABLE POISON OXIDIZING RADIOACTIVE

BIOHAZARD TOXIC GENERAL DANGER EXPLOSIVE

FLAMMABLE ELECTRICAL HAZARD