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    Safe Chemical Handling

     INDE Company

     HSE Dept.
    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 alkalines
     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 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 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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