Chemical safety manual for small businesses american chemical. Risk management services page 9 of 95 chemical safety manual 2017 the supervisor. By contact with the immune system of the human body it leads to inflammation. An understanding of the potential hazards and precautions required in handling of chemicals is of outmost importance in preventing exposure to chemicals and. Contact the caltech safety office for these other manuals.
Standard operating procedure for chemical handling and storage ehs00005 r12 printed copies are considered uncontrolled. Safe handling and storage of chemicals by following a few simple guidelines, the risks associated with handling and storage of material within the laboratory can be reduced considerably. Manufacturing and handling over 100,000 chemicals and biologicals while maintaining a world class safety record osha recordable incident rate of 0. Handling appropriate personal protective equipment e. This code of practice provides practical guidance on the safe use and storage of all types of chemicals, including pesticides, herbicides and other agricultural chemicals, to protect the health and safety of workers. Splashing of corrosives into the eyes can result in partial or total loss of vision if not flushed with copious amount of water immediately. Safety in the use and handling of hazardous chemicals in this part, we will consider the hazards, precautions, and emergency procedures pertinent to the safe use and handling of chemicals. If the skin is already damaged, allergenic substances penetrate more easily.
Prevention measures in order to prevent workrelated skin diseases, employers are obliged to carry out a risk assessment at all workplaces. Involves awkward postures or movements working with a bent andor twisted trunk, raised arms, bent wrists, a bent neck and turned head increases the risk of back injury and should be. All chemical bottles must be tightly closed after use and must not be placed on edge of the bench or shelf from which they can fall. Chemical storage management handling of dangerous goods. Location of final pdf file in ssd explorer \publications work\publications and other productions\internal reports irs\nos 500 to 599. The purchase of licensed chemicals must not be done without prior authorisation. Chemical safety is the practice of using occupational chemical substances in a manner that ensures the safety and health of humans and prevents damage to the environment. But first, we need to briefly discuss labels and msdss. The purpose of this guideline is to assist personnel when handling chemicals in a manner that is safe and in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Handling and storage practices are crucial to preventing accidents and injuries.
Report any defects in plant equipment immediately to the employer as appropriate. Working with them safely requires proper controls, equipment, and behavior. This calls for utmost care in handling of chemicals from the time of receipt to disposal. Each program shall provide a supplement to this chemical safety section which addresses specific hazards in its program area. Chapter 3 shows how you can manage the chemicals in your workplace. Keep only chemical bottles that is for immediate use on bench tops. Ensure that the safety committee member and your research director sign the certification stage of the. Your steps to chemical safety health and safety authority.
Handling and management of chemical hazards, updated version the national academy of sciences is a private, nonprofit, selfperpetuating society of distinguished scholars engaged in scientific and engineering research, dedicated to the. Care and use of msa vgard helmetsfrequently asked questions and answers faqs about the msa vgard helmet. Internal report 548, september, supervising scientist, darwin. Pdf chemical hazards are a major occupational health and safety ohs issue in. Through various functions, university of guelph personnel are responsible for the handling, use and storage of potentially hazardous chemical products. Pdf chemical hazards and safety management in pharmaceutical. Corrosive chemicals procedures for safe handling and. The safe use of chemicals has a variety of components, including. Safe handling of chemicals in the workplace pekin insurance.
University college dublin chemical safety manual ucd sirc office rev. Hazardous materials for first responders online tests online testing for hazardous materials for first responders. Pdf analysis of material handling safety in construction. A safety data sheet sds previously referred to as a material safety data sheet msds is a document that contains information on the potential hazards health, fire, reactivity and environmental and how to work safely with the chemical product. Your steps to chemical safety 2 employees also have duties. If you feel an electric sting when you touch an instrument of appliance, make sure to immediately turn it off and call a specialist. Operating procedures for handling chemicals standard operating procedures. Furthermore, in the event of a chemical splash into an eye, it is. Chemical spills the following actions must be taken in the event of a chemical spill. All employees, at time of hire, are to be trained in emergency action. They must not be left on the lab bench after use, but to be stored in safety cabinets after use. Make a copy of your safety questionnaire and give the. Analysis of material handling safety in construction sites and countermeasures for effective enhancement article pdf available in the scientific world journal 20151 september 2015 with. Request material safety data sheets msds from the companies that supply the chemicals you have identified on the inventory list.
A copy of this supplement should be provided to the office of environmental health and safety, which will provide it to the local fire department. Chemical handling poster from the field, to the lab, to the plant and beyond, chemicals abound in oil and gas related industries. If the spilled material is flammable, extinguish all open flames. Maintain a file of publications on chemical safety that is readily available to employees, visitors, and. Nuaste handling procedures nchemical procurement practices nthe proper use of chemical fume hoods in addition, i have been made familiar with the following labspecific health and safety features and safety resources. Two sources of information are the msds and the label. Hazards and risks associated with manual handling in the. According to the swedish work environment authority, during 2014 over 1,000 work injuries were caused by chemicalbiological substances.
Chemical handling safety training powerpoint presentations. The training modules introduce safe use of chemicals at workplaces, present classification systems for the labelling and transport of dangerous goods, allow the reading and use of chemical safety cards, give a basic overview of toxicology and disseminate information on selected, widely used, hazardous substances. Niosh pocket guide to chemical hazards 2005149 3rd. Your steps to chemical safety 4 your next steps chapter 2 sets out the different types of chemicals that you might find in your workplace. In addition it shows how different chemicals can effect the body. For example, a first aid kit in your vehicle or fire extinguisher in your home adds to safety. A face shield, rubber apron, and rubber booties may also.
Illness among the staff increases the costs for an organisation. Chemical safety manual doc noiitbism02 rev 0 page 5 of 33facilities like emergency eyewash and shower must be available in the labs handling corrosives. Chemistry safety training covers all aspects of chemical handling safety. Handling and disposal of chemicals and acss handbook of. It also contains information on the use, storage, handling, first aid, recommended ppe. These will be needed for training of employees and for quick reference in the event of an emergency. The csso should be equipped with the knowledge, responsibility, and authority to develop and enforce an effective safety and security management system. Handling and storing materials involve diverse operations such as hoisting tons of steel with a crane. This will assist users achieve a safe system of work, and comply with the occupational health and safety act 2000. Hand safety tool kit five tailgate topics on hand safety. Personal protective equipment ppe employers must protect employees from workplace hazards such as machines, work procedures, and hazardous substances that can cause injury. Handling of chemicals bench tops must not be used as storage area to prevent clutter.
For those lab members who wear prescription glasses, prescription safety glasses may be obtained or you must wear safety glasses or goggles over your prescription glasses. Safety compliance checklist chemical storage housekeeping 29 cfr 1910 y are aisles marked. Laboratory workers should date containers with the day, month and year they are first opened and first received. Handling with substances, which can cause an allergy.
Precautions for safe handling do no taste or s wallo. Iffcos continuous best efforts to implement safety, health and environment systems in the organization have been appreciated and recognised by several government and safety regulating bodies. It takes deep employee training, constant repetition and a culture built on ensuring the protection of our sigmaaldrich. A template for your chemical inventory is provided in the appendix. With different chemical storage management regulations in different states, australian businesses with multistate operations can experience storage and handling compliance challenges.
Safety questionnaire and that the lab safety officer enters the certification date on the lab occupancy. Health effects for any given chemical will depend on the toxicity, duration of exposure and amount of exposure. Under the previous frameworks, manufacturers, importers and suppliers had duties to classify, label and produce safety data sheets for workplace hazardous chemicals. Persons handling regulated iodine materials are required to register with dea, are subject to the importexport notification requirements of the controlled substances act csa, and are required to maintain records of all regulated transactions involving iodine regardless of size. Previously called, material safety data sheets, will have a specified 16section format. I have completed orientation of all the above items name signature. Harmonised work health and safety whs legislation for hazardous chemicals was introduced in several states and territories on 1 january 2012 and 1 january 20. There are two signal words in the ghs system danger and warning. Contact the safety engineer in the technical department who.
This paper is a brief presentation of various facets of safety. You may also have operating procedures which tell you of special precautions such as personal. The caltech environment, health and safety office referred to in this manual as the safety office offers manuals in safety areas such as the hazardous waste management reference guide, laser safety manual and the radiation safety training and reference manual. Staff must be aware of chemical properties and trained to follow safe handling practices like the following. An sds is required on site for every chemical, including local retail purchases. Chemical handling and storage suny polytechnic institute.
Guidelines for the safe handling and disposal of chemicals. Working to prevent risks can turn out to be a good strategy. The university has a central radiation protection expert who can be reached through the safety engineer at the technical. Prior to initiating a new experiment or procedure, all laboratory employees must evaluate the potential physical and health hazards associated with its chemicals and processes. If handling of electric instrument or appliances power tap, etc. Safe handling and storage of chemicals environmental.
We provide guidance on working safely with chemicals in the laboratory, including administrative requirements and responsibilities. Hazardous chemicals videos browse our collection of hazardous chemicals videos. Reading container labels, material safety data sheets msdss and safework instructions before you handle a chemical. At work, make sure you checked all safety aspects before proceeding with a job. It covers all aspects of chemical use, including the manufacture, transport, use, and disposal of chemicals.
Environmental health and safety or from your supervisor. These signal words are used to communicate the relative level of hazard on both the label and the sds, with danger indicating the more severe hazard. Safe handling, storage, use and disposal of the chemical waste in the laboratory. Materials handling and storage occupational safety and. Sop that addresses the use of correct personal protective equipment, safe handling, safe use, and proper disposal can cover all chemicals in a laboratory. Chemical safety tips safety toolbox talks meeting topics. Aquatic facilities use and store many types of chemicals for cleaning, disinfection and sanitation. Using specified personal protective equipment ppe that may include chemicalsplash goggles, a respirator, safety gloves, apron, steeltoed shoes, safety glasses with side shields, etc. If you occupy premises where dangerous goods are stored and handled, you must ensure that any hazard associated with the storage and handling of those goods is identified. Hazards and risks associated with manual handling in the workplace.
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