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Control of Substances Hazardous to health
Advantages =
Improve productivity Better morale
better compliance with law due to understanding
LIQUIDS/CHEMICALS
GASES
DUST
SOLIDS
POWDERS
VIRUSES
FACTORIES KITCHENS HOUSE KEEPING STOREROOM LEASURE FACITITIES
SWIMMING POOL GARDENERS/MAINTAINENCE
AREAS BUILDING SITE SHOPS OFFICES FARMS etc. SCHOOLS
EYE CONTACT INHALATION INGESTION /
SWALLOWING SKIN CONTACT /
ABSORPTION
SHORT TERM – ACUTE
LONG TERM - CHRONIC
LUNGSLIVERKIDNEYSNERVOUS
SYSTEMSKIN
YOU DON’T GET A SECOND CHANCE!
Respiratory Sensitizer
Skin Irritation - dermatitis
Asthma - Breathing it in!
Toxic Fumes – light head / collapse
Poisoning – drinking by default
Cancer – Through long term exposure
Infections
Assess and review the risks Consider the precautions to be implemented Prevent and control exposure Ensure control measures are implemented
and maintained Monitor e.g. air and personal – occupational
hygienist Provide instruction, information & training
E.g. Induction booklet / Safety signs and staff training
Use health & safety precautions Co-operate with monitoring &
health surveillance Read the Safety Data sheets Wear the correct Protective
clothing Mask, goggles, rubber/plastic apron,
gloves gallets, strong footwear Talk to your Supervisor
VERY TOXIC, HARMFUL,CORROSIVE OR IRRITANT
USERS TRAINED
KNOWLEDGE OF INSTRUCTIONS AND CONTROLS
FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS
DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Read the warning label before use
Is there a Safety Data Sheet? Ask supervisor!
Are you wearing the correct safety clothing
Communicate effectively with your supervisor / discuss safe use………
If in doubt – STOP WORK and SEEK ASSISTANCE
WHEN COMPLETE / FINISHED WITH THE SUBSTANCE….
Store product safely Dispose of any
contaminated clothing correctly
Ensure the safety Data Sheets & information are returned for use by others
Wash & clean thoroughly……
If in doubt – STOP WORK and SEEK ASSISTANCE
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING – preventing slips, trips, falls, inhalation etc.
Elimination Substitution Enclose or Isolate problem area protection
of Good ventilation Protecting clothing Good welfare & Personal hygiene Pay attention to information / training and communicate with your supervisor
OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENIST Personal sampling Area Sampling Wear Protective clothing as
applicable / as directed by your area supervisorBreathe sensibly – use the mask
provided when required!
HARMFULL/IRRITANT EXPLOSIVE CORROSIVE DANGEROUS TO
THE ENVIRONMENT
FLAMMABLE POISON OXIDIZING RADIOACTIVE
BIOHAZARD TOXIC GENERAL DANGER EXPLOSIVE
FLAMMABLE ELECTRICAL HAZARD
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