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Chemical Handling Training

The document discusses safe handling of hazardous chemicals. It identifies categories of hazardous chemicals like flammable, toxic, corrosive and carcinogenic materials. It provides guidance on proper storage, labeling, handling and first aid procedures to prevent overexposure through inhalation, ingestion or skin/eye contact. Regulatory agencies like OSHA and EPA establish rules for hazardous chemical storage and emergency response.

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Chemical Handling Training

The document discusses safe handling of hazardous chemicals. It identifies categories of hazardous chemicals like flammable, toxic, corrosive and carcinogenic materials. It provides guidance on proper storage, labeling, handling and first aid procedures to prevent overexposure through inhalation, ingestion or skin/eye contact. Regulatory agencies like OSHA and EPA establish rules for hazardous chemical storage and emergency response.

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Safe Chemical Handling

Categories of
Hazardous Chemicals

 Corrosive
 Flammable
 Toxic
 Reactive
 Biological (infectious)
 Carcinogen (cancer-causing)
 Radioactive
Physical States of
Hazardous Materials
 Liquid
 Solid
 Gas
 Vapor
How to Handle
Chemicals Properly

 Use cautions
 Always follow procedures
 Read all labels
 Keep yourself and the work area clean
 Plan ahead
Routes of Exposure

 Inhalation
 Ingestion
 Absorption
 Injection
Symptoms of
Possible Overexposure
 Eye discomfort
 Breathing difficulty
 Dizziness
 Headache
 Nausea
 Vomiting
 Skin irritation
Incompatible Chemicals

 Flammables and oxidizers


 Flammables and any ignition source
 Acids and cyanides
 Strong acids and strong alkaline
 Concentrated acids and water
 Organic solvents and corrosives
 Corrosives and other reactive materials
Agencies That Regulate
Hazardous Chemical Storage
 Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA)
 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
 Department of Transportation (DOT)
Handling Flammable Chemicals

 Keep containers closed when not in use


 Keep away from ignition sources
 Avoid contact with incompatible materials
 Only transfer to approved containers
 Bond all receiving containers
 Clean up spills and dispose of waste properly
Proper Storage of
Flammable Chemicals
 Ensure that storage areas meet regulatory
requirements
 Replace all bung caps with drum vents after
receiving containers
 Ground all drums properly
 Store quantities in approved storage rooms
and cabinets
 Store only in small quantities
General Safety Tips

 Never eat, drink, or smoke while using


hazardous chemicals
 Use personal protective equipment as required
 Make sure all chemical containers are
properly labeled
 Always wash up after using chemicals
General Safety Tips (cont.)

 Never smell or taste a chemical to identify it


 Know all emergency procedures and equipment
 Always read labels’ MSDSs prior to use
 Store all hazardous chemicals properly
 Always use hazardous chemicals as intended
Primary Container Labels

 Identity of the hazardous chemical


 Appropriate hazard warnings
 Name and address of the manufacturer
or importer
 Target organ effects
Secondary Container Labels

 Identity of the
hazardous chemical
 Hazard warning
information
Handling Chemical Emergencies

 Know emergency phone numbers


 Know how to control the spill
 Know the proper equipment shutdown
procedure
 Know proper evacuation routes
and assembly areas
What Emergency
Personnel Should Know
 Emergency cleanup and disposal measures
 Required protective equipment
 Use of cleanup equipment
 Firefighting and other emergency measures
(i.e., first aid)
 Use of other emergency equipment
First Aid for
Chemicals in the Eyes
 Don’t rub the eyes
 Hold eyelids open and flush with water for
15 minutes
 Be careful not to contaminate the other eye
 Seek additional medical attention
First Aid for
Chemicals on the Skin
 Flush the area with lukewarm water for
15 minutes
 Remove clothing and jewelry from
burn area
 Seek additional medical attention
First Aid for
Chemical Inhalation
 Move victim
to fresh air
 Get immediate
help
First Aid for
Chemical Ingestion
 Induce vomiting only if told to do so by
Poison Control
 Get immediate medical attention

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