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HOW TO USE A IWARNING LABEL
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<br /> The chemical you see today may not have been in warnings. Others, like this sample label for paint
<br /> CORROMFES 5. It your shop six months ago, or may be a different or thinner, give more detailed precautions. if you have <
<br /> stronger blend. So always check the warning label any questions about a hazardous chemical after = t✓
<br /> before handling any chemical.All labels list basic reading the label you can check the`MSDS.
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<br /> For any spillcontact your s
<br /> address of the chemical man ' pervisor right away and put
<br /> ufacturer�It.alsgfltsts hazard . , " "t �V:�� out any source of nearby
<br /> swainrngs,such as�lo�keep the ,�° •
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<br /> flame.You may need to wear
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<br /> P,AINT personal protective equipment .
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<br /> First aid.The label may ex. O o Handling and
<br /> lain what to do if you splash x' }'''
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<br /> the chemical in your eyes or c6, .o?•:= � -.�,( �- -i •+�'Fi'il l�' :-��PS \�OS` •��\� = the personal protective equip-
<br /> on your skin.You may need -T__ ment,such as gloves, safety
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<br /> to flush a 4�P'' - -
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<br /> wash station for 15 minutes or you need to handle the chem
<br /> wash contaminated skin in a ical safely.The chemical ma}
<br /> full body shower. f`' 4 �; _= P\9 — �� = also need to be stored with
<br /> extra ventilation or away from
<br /> other chemicals.
<br /> Fire.The label may tell you a e DANGER
<br /> what to use to put out an ac r ; a _ ": w " ^" — \�� r V\ /�� / Disposal.Treat empty !
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<br /> cidental containers as if they're full
<br /> fire.There are four
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<br /> different types to fire ex V' w Rco°DRYt1VDN „ ,,,, y thing else!Empty containers
<br /> tinguishers:water spray,car- � �
<br /> bon dioxide,dry chemical, Y t J"t can be hazardous,since they
<br /> and Halon.Using the wrong y;;s'' often hold residues that can
<br /> one can spread the fire rather s — r �'' t
<br /> QdfQ burn or explode.Follow the
<br /> than put it out,so be sure you t l - /j` label and your company pot-
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<br /> check the warning label. `` o r * icy on how to dispose of
<br /> ' `� �• , �., '!`•`"R. empty containers.
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<br /> Non-labeled Containers Transfer Containers
<br /> If a container doesn't have a �t,.:;;'i T Torn Labels
<br /> warning , i-.:.. If you move a hazard- ' If a label is torn,
<br /> thetelabel don't handle �� Y. � ous chemical from its damaged, or mis-
<br /> the chemical until you know rimar container �'
<br /> what it is.Report to our su- i p Y placed, ask your su-
<br /> pervisor,who can find out • .; � � - our transfer con- _, p place
<br /> what the chemical is and `-- - : ) y , it. Remember, the
<br /> twiner is labeled. only
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<br /> provide a warning label if f Then your coworkers l handle a chemical I
<br /> the chemical is hazardous. see you s1r• Label the will know how to
<br /> su ervlsor 111' ' f safely is if you know 't
<br /> P al, " container handle it safely, too.
<br /> .� what it is. t.�
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