KNPC – Clean Fuels Project (CFP)

TOOL BOX MEETING

TBM TOPIC WEEK NO. 10-2018 Date: 02-OCT-2018

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET(MSDS)

In todays world, a large percentage of tasks require the use of some type chemical. While many chemicals are classified as
“hazardous”, we can use these chemicals safely if we bear in mind that they must be used cautiously, just because we are familiar
with a chemical doesn't mean that we should regard it lightly. Needed precautions must be taken every time we handle that
chemical, even if it is for the hundredth or thousandth time. JGSK and the manufacture of the chemicals that you use want to help
you work safely with these substances. That’s why there is now a Material Safety Data Sheet, or MSDS available at your job site for
every chemical that you will be exposed to on the job.
What are you doing ensure safe work practice….Beware when Handling Chemicals Familiarize yourself
The MSDS is there for you. Familiarize yourself with what it says on the MSDS about every substance that you come into contact
with. It will tell you about the chemical, what the possible dangerous could be, and how to avoid those dangers by handling the
substance in a safe manner. If you need to use Personal Protective Equipment, the sheet will tell you that, too. If there is something
on the MSDS you don’t understand ask your supervisor. It wont make you look stupid to ask. It will make you look careful and
concerned, which is what you ought to be.
Personal Behaviour
1. How do you feel when you see someone going into a 1. What unsafe acts do you see people doing when
Confined Space unsafely? working in a Confined Space?
2. Do you feel responsible for ‘Speaking Up’ when you 2. How many times a week do you see people working
see an unsafe Confined Space condition? unsafely in a confined space?
3. What are you personally ‘committed’ to doing to 3. Do you see all the safety measures in place for
make sure people are safe when working in a Confined Confined Space entry work each day?
Space?

Culture
1. Do you feel that the majority of people understand the
dangers of working in a Confined Space?
2. What are other people saying about how save
Confined Space work is on this project?
3. What else can we do to help people understand the
dangers of Confined Space work?
Systems
1. Do our current systems and processes support and
encourage safe Confined Space entry?
2. How can we improve our safety systems and
processes when working in a Confined Space?
3. How can we better enforce safe Confined Space
work?

Also read the Labels

In addition to reading the MSDS before using a chemical, you will also want to read the label on the container. The label will tell
you what the chemical is, the manufacturer, the hazards, and how to use safely, but don’t stop with reading the label just once.
Read the label every time you handle the can, barrel, drum, or pipe that contains a chemical that you use. At least look at the
hazard warning to remind you if the chemical is Flammable or combustible and what the health hazard might be. Is the chemical a
corrosive that you must keep from contact with your skin?.
Important Definitions
Words that tell you how dangerous the Chemical include
a. Caution :Be careful, you can be injured, but the injury will not be grave
b. Warning: the substance can cause a serious injury, even death
c. Danger: the substance is a present danger that could cause a serious injury that might be fatal.

“ALWAYS ALERT-NO ONE GETS HURT”