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0 0 <br /> Hazard Communication <br /> SafeOr rra/frM ilandbrtt <br /> ■ What is my "right to know?" <br /> • You have the right and need to know about what chemicals you work with,what hazards they pose <br /> how to protect yourself from them. <br /> ■ Why should 1 know the hazards of the chemical 1 work with? <br /> • Chemicals present both physical hazards and health hazards. <br /> • Physical hazards Include dangers presented by flammable liquids,combustible liquids,compressed <br /> gases,explosives and water reactive materials. <br /> • Hazardous chemicals can enter your body through inhalation,swallowing,contact with skin,or <br /> through the eyes,causing both short-term and long-tern health hazards. <br /> • In the case of acute/short-term health hazards,symptoms appear shortly after exposure to a high <br /> concentration.Illnesses include rashes,bums,dizziness and nausea. <br /> • ChronlcAong-term hazards are caused by repeat exposure to low concentrations of chemicals. <br /> Symptoms may not appear for years.illnesses Include sterility,cancer and damage to the central <br /> nervous system,lungs and kidneys. <br /> ■ How can 1 learn about hazards and protect myself? <br /> • Labe/srCheck labels prior to use for chemical name,information on appropriate PPE,safe handling <br /> precbces and proper emergency response. All containers must be labeled.Do not use materiels from <br /> unlabeled containers. <br /> • ArAtwW Sade&Oafs 8beeb(1NMSb Know where MSDS's are stored for the chemicals you <br /> work with and fleck the MSDS prior to working with any unfamiliar chemicals.MSDS's provide <br /> chemical names,company Information,hazardous ingredients,physical characteristics,fire and <br /> explosion data,heath hazard data,reactivity data,special precaution,PPE,safe handling and <br /> emergency response. <br /> • Salle see prach%wwUse chemicals only as directed.Always use appropriate PPE and follow any <br /> special safe handling Instryctlons.Never eat,drink,smoke or apply of cosmetics In area where <br /> chemicals are present. <br /> ■ What should 1 do In the event of an emergency? <br /> • Report teaks,splits,suspicious odors to supervisor immediately. <br /> • Remove potential sources of ignition. <br /> • Evacuate area. <br /> • Stay away unfit given the'all clear.' <br /> • Refer to MSDS for specific spill and leek Information. <br /> • Know what chemical or chemicals you were working with. <br /> ■ What if 1 come Into contact with a hazardous chemical? <br /> • If chemicals get Into your eyes,flush with running water for 76 minutes. <br /> • If chemicals are swallowed, seek Immediate medical attention. <br /> • Ifchemicals contact your skin,wash thoroughly with soap and water. <br /> • If hazardous vapors or fumes are Inhaled,move Immediately to fresh air. <br /> • Report Incidents to supervisor. <br /> CopyrJ&CMRvV nBu>mm Pubhudom <br />