Hazards and control measures while working with Chemical at Work place

 

Chemical safety

Hazards Associated:

• Diseases 

• Acute health effects.  

• Chronic health effects.  

• Illness. 

• Accidental fires.

Health and Safety Point to discuss:

•     Hazardous substances must be stored in suitable and un-damaged Containers placed at appropriately bunded locations.

• All chemicals must be kept only in those containers which are meant for the purpose.

• Do not store chemicals in pet bottles or other containers which could be confused with drinking liquids.

• Containers of hazardous substances must be labelled appropriately and clearly.

•  Incompatible substances must be segregated.

• Solvents stored must be kept to minimum amounts.

• Storage areas must be adequately ventilated.

• Spill clean-up materials must be readily available and clearly identified.

•  Storage areas must clearly identified, appropriately sign posted to warn Persons.

• Appropriate fire extinguishers must be available.

• Storage areas for hazardous waste must be separate, clearly identified & sign posted appropriately.

• Appropriate drip trays must be provided to contain spills.

• Valid risk assessments, MSDS and hazardous chemical registers must be maintained at site stores.

• Appropriate PPE such as goggles, face shields, gloves and aprons must be used while handling.

•  Employees who are trained and acquainted with MSDS must handle the Hazardous chemicals.

•  Hazardous waste must be disposed of in a safe manner.

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