Chemical Handling Awareness

8/12/2019 Chemical Handling Awareness

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Safe Chemical Handling


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Categories ofHazardous Chemicals

CorrosiveFlammable

ToxicReactiveBiological (infectious)Carcinogen (cancer-causing)Radioactive


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Physical States ofHazardous Materials

LiquidSolid

GasVapor


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How to HandleChemicals Properly

Use cautionsAlways follow procedures

Read all labelsKeep yourself and the work area cleanPlan ahead


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Routes of Exposure

InhalationIngestion

AbsorptionInjection


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Symptoms ofPossible Overexposure

Eye discomfortBreathing difficulty

DizzinessHeadache

Nausea

VomitingSkin irritation


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Agencies That RegulateHazardous Chemical Storage

Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Department of Transportation (DOT)


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Handling Flammable Chemicals

Keep containers closed when not in useKeep away from ignition sourcesAvoid contact with incompatible materialsOnly transfer to approved containersBond all receiving containersClean up spills and dispose of waste properly


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Proper Storage ofFlammable Chemicals

Ensure that storage areas meet regulatoryrequirementsReplace all bung caps with drum vents afterreceiving containersGround all drums properly

Store quantities in approved storage roomsand cabinetsStore only in small quantities


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General Safety Tips

Never eat, drink, or smoke while usinghazardous chemicalsUse personal protective equipment as requiredMake sure all chemical containers are

properly labeled

Always wash up after using chemicals


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General Safety Tips (cont.)

Never smell or taste a chemical to identify itKnow all emergency procedures and equipmentAlways read labels MSDSs prior to use Store all hazardous chemicals properlyAlways use hazardous chemicals as intended


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Secondary Container Labels

Identity of thehazardous chemicalHazard warninginformation


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Handling Chemical Emergencies

Know emergency phone numbersKnow how to control the spill

Know proper equipment shutdown procedureKnow proper evacuation routes

and assembly areas


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What EmergencyPersonnel Should Know

Emergency cleanup and disposal measuresRequired protective equipment

Use of cleanup equipmentFirefighting and other emergency measures(i.e., first aid)

Use of other emergency equipment


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First Aid forChemicals in the Eyes

Dont rub the eyes Hold eyelids open and flush with water for15 minutesBe careful not to contaminate the other eyeSeek additional medical attention


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First Aid forChemicals on the Skin

Flush area with lukewarm water for15 minutesRemove clothing and jewelry from

burn areaSeek additional medical attention


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First Aid forChemical Inhalation

Move victimto fresh airGet immediatehelp


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First Aid forChemical Ingestion

Induce vomiting only if told to do so byPoison ControlGet immediate medical attention


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Quiz

1. Two primary routes of exposure to hazardous chemicalsare ___________________ and ___________________.

2. Gas, liquids, and aerosols are the three

states of hazardous materials. True or False 3. The Department of Transportation

does not regulate hazardous chemicals. True or False

4. Two dangerous incompatible materials are __________________________________ and cyanides.


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Quiz (cont.)

5. Flammables and oxidizers should never be stored together. True or False

6. Secondary container labels should include

______________________________________ andhazard warning information.

7. Three symptoms of overexposureto hazardous chemicals are

____________, ____________, and ____________.8. Carcinogens are chemicals that cause

birth defects in unborn children. True or False


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Quiz (cont.)

9. Flammables should always be used away fromsources of ________________________________.

10. If a chemical has been used by a

company before, the containers donot have to be labeled. True or False

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