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FROM Sr—D— Corp 9256869415 [WED?—IAN 77 2072 9:1SZST. 9:05ZNo. 7585658788 P l <br /> HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS <br /> The automotive repair shop workplace contains <br /> many different hazardous materials that are necessary <br /> to daily operations. If used correctly, these materials <br /> can be very helpful. When handled carelessly, they can <br /> cause severe injury, illness or death. Getting to know <br /> the hazardous materials you work with and how to ;,. <br /> / ,4 � . <br /> handle them is the subject of this module. <br /> A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL is a material than-. <br /> could cause.?njury or death-to a person, or <br /> could damage and pollute land,air or water. <br /> So—how can you tell if a material is hazardous or not? <br /> The easiest way is to first check the "Hazardous Materials Inventory Roster"posted in your shop. If you <br /> are still not sure about it, or if the material is not listed: <br /> READ THE PRODUCT LABEL. <br /> If the label lists any of the properties below, the material <br /> "PT 0000T,n�e` is considered hazardous: <br /> f <br /> PNMT A£UTEO MIrMA'�' FLAMMABLE—This means it will easily catch on fire <br /> D•NCfP! ryr_ or can explode. <br /> CORROSIVE This means the material is so strong it <br /> D'.g% can dissolve metals, and it can burn skin and eyes. <br /> REACTIVE—The material will become unstable(it v <br /> will burn, explode, or give off toxic vapors) if it is — <br /> mixed with air, water, heat, or other materials. <br /> TOXIC —Will cause illness or death after being TOXIC inhaled, or after it comes in contact with your skin. <br /> For more detailed information about a hazardous + <br /> material, read the product Material Safety Data Sheet_ 1 <br /> Note: The manufacturer only prepares MSDS for <br /> materials that are considered hazardous. <br /> �17 <br /> I Copyright 1987 KLM Automotive Publishing Inc <br />