Chemicals Are More Than!

Chemicals are More than!
Yes they are more than just thing we

work with every day they have
Hazards Associated with Them
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work areaels
•What do work areaels tell us about the
chemical?
Name of Material
Supplier’s Health Hazards

Name/Address
Physical Hazards
Much More

Importance of work areaeling
• To 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 container
• Notify your supervisor or safety representative
if there are no work areaels on a container.

What are Physical Hazards?
• Flammable
• Combustible
• Compressed Gas
• Oxidizer
• Unstable
• Water Reactive

What are Health Hazards?
Carcinogens
Teratogens
Asphyxiates
Corrosives
Irritants
Sensitizers
Toxic
Target Organ Effects

How Chemicals Enter the Body
• Ingestion – swallowing the chemical
• Inhalation – breathing in the
chemical
• Absorption – chemical soaks through
the skin

Corrosives
•A chemical that causes
visible destruction of or
irreversible alterations of
living tissue by chemical
action at the site of
contact.
• Amines, Acids

“Target Organ” Chemicals
•A chemical capable of adversely affecting a
specific “target organ” of the body.
•Capable of adversely affecting one or multiple
organs of the body.
• Xylene - Kidney, Liver, Central
• Nervous Systems
• Isocyanates - Lungs.

Oxidizers
•Reactive chemical that releases
oxygen and accelerates
combustion.
•They may be corrosives,
irritants, toxins, sensitizers, etc.
• Oxygen, peroxides.

Poisons/Toxics
•Poisons are likely to cause death
or serious injury if they are
swallowed, inhaled, or come in
contact with the skin. May
interfere with oxygen distribution
in the bloodstream.
Can enter the body through inhalation,
absorption, or ingestion.
• Methanol, carbon monoxide

Carcinogens
•A substance capable of causing or
producing cancer in humans or
animals.
•Exposure to a carcinogen can, over
time, cause changes in cell division
within the body that leads to
uncontrolled cell growth.
• Formaldehyde, crystalline
• silica, benzene

HMIS/NFPA Codes

HMIS/NFPA work areaeling
What is the difference?
HMIS NFPA
•Diamond Shaped
• Rectangular shaped
•Address hazards presented by short-
• Address acute occupational
term, acute exposures to a material
exposure during handling under conditions of
• “PPE Section” is at the bottom fire, spill, or similar emergencies.
•Bottom section is
used to indicate
special hazards

NFPA - Special Hazards
•Diamond shaped work areaels include a fourth
hazard class called Special Hazards. This hazard
class is colored WHITE.
•These special hazards are represented by the

following symbols:
•Water Reactive COR – Corrosive
•OX – Oxidizer ACD – Acid
•Radioactive ALK - Alkali

HMIS
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Ranges from A to K (pictograms)
A - Safety Glasses
B - Safety Glasses and Gloves
C - Safety Glasses, Gloves, Apron
D - Safety Glasses, Face Shield, Gloves,
Apron
E - Safety Glasses, Gloves, Dust
Respirator
F - Safety Glasses, Gloves, Apron, Dust
Respirator
HMIS
• Personal Protective Equipment
G - Safety Glasses, Gloves, Dust and
Vapor Respirator
H - Splash goggles, Gloves, Apron, Dust
and Vapor Respirator
I - Safety Glasses, Gloves, Dust and
Vapor Respirator
J - Splash goggles, Gloves, Apron, Dust
and Vapor Respirator
K - Airline Hood or Mask, Gloves, Full
Suit, and boots

Material Safety Data Sheets
• Data sheet containing information about the
hazards associated with a chemical.
• Required by O H & S
• All manufacturers, distributors, and
consumers must have MSDS.
• All hazardous materials MUST have a
corresponding MSDS.

MSDS Information
• CHEMICAL & COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
• COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
• INFORMATION ON EXPOSURE LIMITS
• PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
• PHYSICAL & HEALTH HAZARDS
• PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY INTO BODY
• EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID
• FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
• ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
• PERSONAL PROTECTION
• SUGGESTIONS FOR STORAGE
• DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
• OTHER REGULATORY INFORMATION

Know Your Area
• Know the hazards associated with the
chemicals 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 your
area.
CHEMICAL HYGIENE PLAN

STORAGE
• Keep amounts to a minimum
• work areaeling – name, date, and hazard info (if
bottle is too small name or structure and date will
be sufficient
• Date chemicals – received/opened
• Compatible containers.
• Closed containers.
• Flammables –flammable materials cabinet or
refrigerator designed for flammable liquid.
• Compressed gas cylinders shall be properly secured
at all times. Cylinder caps shall be in place on
cylinders when not in use. Use straps, chains, or
stands to support the cylinders.
STORAGE CONT.
• Incompatible chemical segregation

– Acids
– Bases
– Flammables
– oxidizers
– Water reactive
• No food in chemical refrigerator.
• Proper work areaeling of refrigerator.
• Highly toxic materials should be secured.
• Questions EHS Manager.

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 noxious
chemicals into a local exhaust device, (i.e., a chemical fume
hood).
• Flammable, corrosive or toxic volatile materials must be
trapped when they are evaporated.

PERSONAL HABITS
• Eating, drinking, gum chewing and cosmetic application

• Ice usage
• Frequent hand washing
• Hair must be confined
• Shoes that cover the entire foot are required at all times.
• Appropriate attire
• Eye Protection
• Report unsafe conditions
• Spills

HOUSEKEEPING
• work area areas are to be kept clean and uncluttered. This will help
prevent spillage, breakage, personal injuries and unnecessary contact
with 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 or
used for storage.
• Floors shall be maintained dry at all times.
• Access to exits, hallways, emergency equipment, and utility controls
shall never be blocked.
• Chemical containers shall be properly emptied and cleaned prior to
disposal. (Triple-rinsing)
• Equipment and instrumentation shall be cleaned to remove spillage
and contamination before repair or calibration service is requested and
service personnel will be informed of any hazardous contamination
prior to servicing.

So be
• So always be Mr Clean when working with
chemicals and control spills
• Store them properly and accurately
• Always have on the Proper PPE for the
chemicals used
• Know the first aid requirements for usage and
treatment

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Yes they are more than just thing we

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Supplier’s Health Hazards

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• Inhalation – breathing in the

• Absorption – chemical soaks through

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•These special hazards are represented by the

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• Incompatible chemical segregation

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• Skin contact with chemicals should be avoided.

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• Eating, drinking, gum chewing and cosmetic application

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