2 CHEMICAL SAFETY
Anticipation : Identifying potential hazards in the Law - Regulations - Industry code - Good practices
workplace before they are introduced
Recognition : Identifying potential hazard that poses Hazard vs PPE for Eyes, Face and Body/Hands
to health.
Evaluation of the extent of exposure to the chemical
hazards, physical or biological agents (or adverse
ergonomic situation) in the workplace.
Control of the chemical, physical or biological agent
-or adverse ergonomic situation, by procedural,
engineering or other means where the evaluation
indicates that this is necessary.
Health Hazard
1. Chemical : Gas, liquid, dust.
2. Physical : Noise, vibration, heat, cold,
electromagnetic field.
3. Biological : Bacteria, fungi, virus.
4. Ergonomic : Lifting, stretching.
5. Psycho-social : Stress, fighting, work organization.
Anticipation of Risk
During design stage of a process/ equipment or
formulation of chemicals or before starting process
or work operations
Exposure Standard
Limits below which workers may be exposed to
health risks without experiencing any adverse health
effects
Hierarchy of Control
1. Eliminate or substitution.
2. Engineering control : Redesign, automation,
barriers.
3. Administrative control : Procedure, safety sign,
housekeeping.
4. PPE.
3.3 INDOOR AIR QUALITY 3.4 WORKING IN CONFINED SPACE
IAQ : Refers to quality of air inside buildings Confined space is one that meets :
served by common air-conditioning / 1. Space large enough to enter.
mechanical ventilation system. 2. Limited or restricted entry or exit.
3. Not designed for continuous occupancy.
Example Health IAQ
1. Sick building syndrome (SBS) : When more Permit require if :
than 20% occupants complaint about air in 1. Hazardous atmosphere.
building. 2. Engulfment hazard.
2. Building related illnesses (BRI) : Dermatitis, 3. Configuration hazard.
tuberculosis, asthma, common cold. 4. Other recognized hazard.
VOC : Which are emitted as gasses from certain Step to enter confined space
solid or liquid and may have short and long term 1. Must attend training and education.
health effects. 2. Have permit signed by SV.
3. Identify possible hazard.
Symptoms from VOC 4. Wear appropriate PPE.
1. Headache 5. Maintain communication between entrant
2. ENT irritation. and attendant.
3. Vomiting
Source of VOC
1. Air fresheners.
2. Citrus cleaners.
3. Rubbing alcohol.
Control of IAQ
1. Housekeeping and cleaning.
2. Inspection and maintenance MVAC.
3. Create awareness.
4. Environment Tobacco Smoking (ETS).