CHEMICAL

HAZARDS
Guisoben, MG
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oCHEMICAL
any element, chemical compound, or mixture
of elements and/or compounds.

oCHEMICAL HAZARDS
those where the potentially hazardous energy is
released through disruption of the molecular
bonding as a result of chemical reaction.
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oTYPES OF HAZARDS
liquids
vapors and fumes
solids
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oHEALTH HAZARDS
irritation
sensitization
carcinogenicity

oPHYSICOCHEMICAL HAZARDS
flammability
corrosion
explosibility
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oROUTES TO EXPOSURE
ingestion
inhalation
skin contact
explosion
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Understanding chemical
hazards and risks
Acute Exposure:
the adverse health effects following a single or
limited number of exposures
oequipment failure
oinadequate protection during maintenance
oimproper handling of chemicals
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Understanding chemical
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hazards and risks
Acute Exposure:
oskin irritation
oheadache
onausea
oscars from acid burns
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Understanding chemical
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hazards and risks
Chronic Exposure:
the adverse health effects resulting from
continuous or intermittent exposure
asthma
dermatitis
nerve damage
cancer
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Accidents from chemicals
How it starts:
leakage
mixing of chemical in the air
formation of a chemical vapour cloud
drifting of the cloud
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Accidents from chemicals
What happens next:
fire or an explosion
contamination of the air
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Accidents from chemicals
Who will be affected:
the site and its employees
surrounding populated areas
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Accidents from chemicals
FIRST AID:
Wash the affected area for:
5 minutes- non to mild irritants
15 20 minutes- moderate to severe irritants and
chemical that cause acute toxicity
30 minutes- most corrosives
60 minutes- strong alkalis such as sodium,
potassium or calcium hydroxide
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Tips for Chemical Safety

Read the label

Follow directions/precautions
Be aware of what chemical you are handling
Be cautious
Dispose chemical properly
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Tips for Chemical Safety
Read the label
Global Harmonization
Signal word
Hazard Statement
Precautions
Product Identifier
Manufacturer
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Chemical Hazard Label:
Explosive
Flammable
Oxidizing
Corrosive
Acute Toxicity
Hazardous to environment
Health Hazard/ Hazardous to the ozone layer
Serious Health Hazard
Gas Under Pressure
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Tips for Chemical Safety
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)
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Controlling chemical hazards
Reduce/eliminate the use of hazardous chemicals
Adequate ventilation
Practicing good personal hygiene
Maintaining the workplace
Minimize exposure
Use PPE and devices.
Equipment maintenance
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