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Canete, Julianne Christine

Daison, Jacquelyn
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Eamiguel, Ivan
Hazard Communication
Allows workers to know the hazards and identities
of the chemicals they are exposed to while working.
Describes measures they can take to protect
themselves.
Hazards are communicated by:
Labels
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Education and Training
MSDS a document prepared by the chemical
manufacturer that describes the:
physical and chemical properties
physical and health hazards
routes of exposure
precautions for safe handling and use
emergency and first-aid procedures
control measures
What are the WHMIS Hazard Classes?
Compressed Gas

Flammable and Combustible Material

Oxidizing Material

Poisonous and Infectious Material

Corrosive Material

Dangerously Reactive Material


A corrosive substance is one that will
destroy or irreversibly damage another
surface or substance with which it comes
into contact.

Common types of corrosive substances

Strong acids: sulfuric acid, nitric acid and


hydrochloric acid
Bases: sodium hydroxide & potassium hydroxide
Chemicals enter air as emissions and
water as effluent. Industrial and motor
vehicle emissions of nitrogen and sulphur
oxides cause acid rain, which poisons fish
and other aquatic organisms in rivers and
lakes and affects the ability of soil to
support plants. Carbon dioxide causes the
greenhouse effect and climate change.

e.g., Hydrazene hydrate(N2H4), effluents


from DM plant and main plant, emissions
etc.
explosive, is a reactive substance that
contains a great amount of potential energy
that can produce an explosion if released
suddenly, usually accompanied by the
production of light, heat, sound, and
pressure.
A chemical explosive may consist of either a
chemically pure compound, such as
nitroglycerin, or a mixture of a fuel and an
oxidizer, such as black powder or grain dust
and air.
(e.g., nitroglycerin, TNT, HMX, PETN, nitrocellulose)
Any chemical or mixture having
capability to harm the environment, living
beings and to human health by any mode of
exposure (if inhaled, swallowed, or
absorbed through the skin) is termed as
Toxic chemical.

e.g., Hydrazine
oxidizing agent is a substance that is not
necessarily combustible, but may, generally
by yielding oxygen, cause or contribute to the
combustion of other material.

e.g., Hydrogen peroxide, potassium


dichromate.
harmful substances as chemical
substances, or biological agents, that are
evidenced to cause harmful health effects.
Harmful health effects include, but are not
limited to, respiratory infections, skin
rashes, burns and neurological damage.
Substance which catches fire easily and
burns rapidly.
Liquids classified as flammable have flash points below
100 degrees Fahrenheit. At normal room temperature,
flammable liquids are a much greater fire hazard than
combustible liquids. Flammables include lacquer
thinner, turpentine, acetone, ether, alcohol, gasoline,
toluene and shellac. For example, ethyl ether (a
common solvent) has a flash point (FP) of 49 deg. F
and acetone has a FP of 0 deg. F.
Combustibles: These liquids have vapors which burn
when heated above 100 deg. F. Combustibles include
fuel oil, kerosene, mineral oil and paints.
Toxicity
the ability of a chemical to cause harm
Like Hazard in general safety terms
Risk
likelihood a material will cause harm under the
conditions of use
With proper handling, even highly toxic
chemicals can be used safely
Less toxic chemicals can be extremely
hazardous if handled improperly
Inhalation breathing (e.g., powders, fumes)
Absorption skin or mucus membranes
Ingestion entry through mouth
Injection through skin by foreign body

Acute Exposure (short term): eye irritation,


nausea, dizziness, skin rash, burns, headache
Chronic Exposure (long term): long-term
illness
eliminate the hazard;
Not using high shelves
substitute other materials, processes, or equipment;
Toluene for benzene
engineering controls;
Fume hoods, engineered sharps
Eye Wash
Eye wash station; Disposable Eye Wash
systems that increase awareness of potential hazards;
administrative controls
training and procedures, instructions, scheduling;
Personal protective equipment
Gloves, lab coats/uniforms, eye protection, safety shoes,
respirators, face shields
Gloves
Use proper size
Use proper glove material
Professor of chemistry at Dartmouth College
specialized in toxic metal exposure
A few drops of dimethyl mercury was accidentally
spilled onto her hands
Protected only by latex glove
Tests later showed that DMM can rapidly permeate latex
gloves and enter the skin within 15 seconds
Single exposure to DMM had raised her blood
mercury level to 80 times the toxic threshold
Delayed neurotoxic effects caused her to be hospitalized
after 5 months, and she died 10 months after the
accident
She was 48
Do not respond beyond your training level!
Stop, think Is this a Major spill?
No
Remove contaminated clothing
Use proper PPE
Contain spill
Notify workers in your area
Seek MSDS for advice
Notify supervisor / security
Yes
Rescue
Avoid the chemical
Find the MSDS
Telephone for help
Stop, think Can I extinguish this fire?
Yes
Extinguish open flames
Turn off gas / electricity
Notify workers in your area
Ventilate work area
Notify supervisor / security
No
Evacuate area immediately and pull alarm
Call emergency number
Minimize waste in the first place
Do not pour chemical waste down the drain
Know your chemical classification
Use flame resistant container with label
Dont leave funnel on top of waste container
Use proper mercury disposal (broken
thermometers)
Call for pick up
Store chemicals in their original containers
Always wear appropriate safety gear and work
in a controlled environment
Always dispose of chemicals properly
Use care in handling contaminated glassware
or needles
Always dispose of chemicals properly
Dont buy chemicals you do not need
Dont eat, drink, smoke, chew gum or apply
cosmetics near chemicals
Dont mouth pipette
Dont use unlabeled containers
Know chemical properties as well as toxicity
Any final questions? Thoughts?

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