Reading container labels, material safety data sheets msdss and safework instructions before you handle a chemical. Working to prevent risks can turn out to be a good strategy. Operating procedures for handling chemicals standard operating procedures. Handling and storing materials involve diverse operations such as hoisting tons of steel with a crane. Previously called, material safety data sheets, will have a specified 16section format. Splashing of corrosives into the eyes can result in partial or total loss of vision if not flushed with copious amount of water immediately. Your steps to chemical safety health and safety authority.
At work, make sure you checked all safety aspects before proceeding with a job. 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. Hazards and risks associated with manual handling in the. 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. With different chemical storage management regulations in different states, australian businesses with multistate operations can experience storage and handling compliance challenges. Pdf chemical hazards and safety management in pharmaceutical. Handling of chemicals bench tops must not be used as storage area to prevent clutter. For example, a first aid kit in your vehicle or fire extinguisher in your home adds to safety. Laboratory workers should date containers with the day, month and year they are first opened and first received. If you feel an electric sting when you touch an instrument of appliance, make sure to immediately turn it off and call a specialist. Manufacturing and handling over 100,000 chemicals and biologicals while maintaining a world class safety record osha recordable incident rate of 0. Location of final pdf file in ssd explorer \publications work\publications and other productions\internal reports irs\nos 500 to 599. If the spilled material is flammable, extinguish all open flames.
Hazards and risks associated with manual handling in the workplace. Ensure that the safety committee member and your research director sign the certification stage of the. A face shield, rubber apron, and rubber booties may also. Guidelines for the safe handling and disposal of chemicals. 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. Keep only chemical bottles that is for immediate use on bench tops. Safety questionnaire and that the lab safety officer enters the certification date on the lab occupancy.
Safe handling, storage, use and disposal of the chemical waste in the laboratory. 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. The csso should be equipped with the knowledge, responsibility, and authority to develop and enforce an effective safety and security management system. There are two signal words in the ghs system danger and warning. Safety compliance checklist chemical storage housekeeping 29 cfr 1910 y are aisles marked. Two sources of information are the msds and the label.
The university has a central radiation protection expert who can be reached through the safety engineer at the technical. You may also have operating procedures which tell you of special precautions such as personal. Hazardous chemicals videos browse our collection of hazardous chemicals videos. Safe handling of chemicals in the workplace pekin insurance. In addition it shows how different chemicals can effect the body. These will be needed for training of employees and for quick reference in the event of an emergency. Make a copy of your safety questionnaire and give the. The purchase of licensed chemicals must not be done without prior authorisation. Pdf analysis of material handling safety in construction. Safe handling and storage of chemicals environmental. This calls for utmost care in handling of chemicals from the time of receipt to disposal.
Contact the safety engineer in the technical department who. Health effects for any given chemical will depend on the toxicity, duration of exposure and amount of exposure. 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. The safe use of chemicals has a variety of components, including. 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. Chemical safety tips safety toolbox talks meeting topics. 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.
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. It also contains information on the use, storage, handling, first aid, recommended ppe. An sds is required on site for every chemical, including local retail purchases. They must not be left on the lab bench after use, but to be stored in safety cabinets after use. Your steps to chemical safety 2 employees also have duties. I have completed orientation of all the above items name signature. Illness among the staff increases the costs for an organisation. Staff must be aware of chemical properties and trained to follow safe handling practices like the following. By contact with the immune system of the human body it leads to inflammation. Handling with substances, which can cause an allergy. Niosh pocket guide to chemical hazards 2005149 3rd. 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.
Using specified personal protective equipment ppe that may include chemicalsplash goggles, a respirator, safety gloves, apron, steeltoed shoes, safety glasses with side shields, etc. We provide guidance on working safely with chemicals in the laboratory, including administrative requirements and responsibilities. If handling of electric instrument or appliances power tap, etc. According to the swedish work environment authority, during 2014 over 1,000 work injuries were caused by chemicalbiological substances. Chemical handling poster from the field, to the lab, to the plant and beyond, chemicals abound in oil and gas related industries.
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. 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. 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. Chemical spills the following actions must be taken in the event of a chemical spill. Hazardous materials for first responders online tests online testing for hazardous materials for first responders. 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. Standard operating procedure for chemical handling and storage ehs00005 r12 printed copies are considered uncontrolled. Chemical handling and storage suny polytechnic institute. 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. Maintain a file of publications on chemical safety that is readily available to employees, visitors, and. Internal report 548, september, supervising scientist, darwin. Risk management services page 9 of 95 chemical safety manual 2017 the supervisor. 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.
All employees, at time of hire, are to be trained in emergency action. Corrosive chemicals procedures for safe handling and. 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. But first, we need to briefly discuss labels and msdss. Chapter 3 shows how you can manage the chemicals in your workplace. Each program shall provide a supplement to this chemical safety section which addresses specific hazards in its program area. Prevention measures in order to prevent workrelated skin diseases, employers are obliged to carry out a risk assessment at all workplaces. 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. Chemistry safety training covers all aspects of chemical handling safety. An understanding of the potential hazards and precautions required in handling of chemicals is of outmost importance in preventing exposure to chemicals and. Under the previous frameworks, manufacturers, importers and suppliers had duties to classify, label and produce safety data sheets for workplace hazardous chemicals.
Personal protective equipment ppe employers must protect employees from workplace hazards such as machines, work procedures, and hazardous substances that can cause injury. Through various functions, university of guelph personnel are responsible for the handling, use and storage of potentially hazardous chemical products. It covers all aspects of chemical use, including the manufacture, transport, use, and disposal of chemicals. Chemical safety manual for small businesses american chemical. Working with them safely requires proper controls, equipment, and behavior. Handling appropriate personal protective equipment e.
Request material safety data sheets msds from the companies that supply the chemicals you have identified on the inventory list. Care and use of msa vgard helmetsfrequently asked questions and answers faqs about the msa vgard helmet. Sop that addresses the use of correct personal protective equipment, safe handling, safe use, and proper disposal can cover all chemicals in a laboratory. If the skin is already damaged, allergenic substances penetrate more easily.
This will assist users achieve a safe system of work, and comply with the occupational health and safety act 2000. Contact the caltech safety office for these other manuals. 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. Furthermore, in the event of a chemical splash into an eye, it is. 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. Chemical storage management handling of dangerous goods.
Hand safety tool kit five tailgate topics on hand safety. Chemical safety manual doc noiitbism02 rev 0 page 5 of 33facilities like emergency eyewash and shower must be available in the labs handling corrosives. Try making safety a habit and apply it at all times. Environmental health and safety or from your supervisor. 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. Pdf chemical hazards are a major occupational health and safety ohs issue in. Report any defects in plant equipment immediately to the employer as appropriate. 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. Materials handling and storage occupational safety and. Handling and disposal of chemicals and acss handbook of. Handling and storage practices are crucial to preventing accidents and injuries. Precautions for safe handling do no taste or s wallo. It takes deep employee training, constant repetition and a culture built on ensuring the protection of our sigmaaldrich. This paper is a brief presentation of various facets of safety.
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