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Dos and don'ts for <br />1 DO: <br />ie MSDS you have on every hazardous chemical <br />ill provide you with handling instructions and <br />>ecial precautions to protect you. Here are some ' <br />neral DOs and DON'Ts to help keep you safe and <br />)althy: <br />Read the container label and MSDS before <br />starting a job. <br />Keep your work area CLEAN• <br />Use protective clothing and equipment. <br />Do <br />IJ <br />Follow safety rules. <br />s for <br />Use approved and labeled aZan o'us rmaterials. <br />orting storing and transp <br />Follow company instructions when removing <br />hazardous materials from containers. <br />Make sure there is enough ventilation— <br />especially in a confined space. <br />ables and <br />❑Keep compressed gas, flamm <br />explosive materials away from heat. <br />❑oses are in good <br />Check that containers and h <br />�Z working condition. <br />❑Take safety training seriously- <br />-fake <br />properly. Keep chemicals that may <br />❑ Store chemicals tseparate. Check the MSDS. <br />react with each other <br />The more you know, <br />the safer <br />you'll be <br />Your company has other <br />good sources of <br />information on hazardous <br />substances and ways to <br />use them safely, such as: <br />• instruction manuals for <br />protective equipment <br />• contingency plan for • standard operating <br />emergencies procedures (SOPs) <br />• your safety manager or • hazard communication plan <br />industrial hygienist. <br />Sometimes MSDSs and other helpful ? ? <br />information sources might use some <br />technical words you might not know. , <br />DON'T BE AFRAID TO ASK <br />QUESTIONS! <br />Ask your supervisor or your safety <br />department. And keep asking until you <br />understand. What you learn could save a <br />life. Maybe yours. <br />10 7 <br />