Control of hazardous substances training

Control of substances hazardous to human health

1. ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT

2. Substances & mixtures
classified as dangerous
Substances with WELs
(Workplace exposure limits)
Biological agents
Some dusts, especially in high
concentrations
Other substances of
comparable hazard

3. 1.Proper Storage of Chemicals
1.Inside Dip tray
2.Labelling
3.Msds
4.Spill Kit

5. New International Hazard SymbolsNew International Hazard Symbols
Danger Flammable Oxidiser

6. New International Hazard SymbolsNew International Hazard Symbols
Explosive Corrosive Compressed or
liquefied gas

7. New International Hazard SymbolsNew International Hazard Symbols
Aquatic Warning Sensitizer,
carcinogen,
Toxicity mutagen or
teratogen

8. OTHER SYMBOLS YOU MIGHT SEE
– WHAT DO THEY MEAN?WHAT DO THEY MEAN?

9. FLAMMABLE EXPLOSIVE
HARMFUL TO THE
ENVIRONMENT
IRRITANT /
HARMFUL
TOXIC
HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE
CORROSIVE
OXIDISING BIOLOGICAL
AGENT
VERY TOXIC

11. If spill occurs If spill occurs
1.1.Do not PanicDo not Panic
2.2.Determine the identity of the spilled substancesDetermine the identity of the spilled substances
3.3.Refer to the materials safety data sheet MSDSRefer to the materials safety data sheet MSDS
4.4.Assess the situationAssess the situation
5.5.Cordon of the area.Cordon of the area.
6.6.Determine the severity of the spillDetermine the severity of the spill
MajorMajor
MinorMinor