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HOW TO USE A WARNING LABEL <br />The chemical you see today may not have been in <br />your shop six months ago, or may be a different or <br />stronger blend. So always check the warning label <br />before handling any chemical. All labels list basic <br />M <br />First aid. The label may <br />Spills. <br />plain what to do ff you splash <br />o o <br />the chemical in your eyes or <br />C6 <br />on your skin. You may need <br />to flush your eyes at an eye- <br />" <br />wash station for 15 minutes or <br />flame. You may need to wear <br />wash contaminated skin in a <br />full-body shower. <br />personal protective equipment . <br />to clean up a spill. <br />r <br />Fire. The label may tell you <br />*hat to use to put out an ac-qi-z:fdental fire. There are four <br />p <br />lifferent types of fire ex - <br />inguishers: water spray, car- <br />1i wivi:R coy uay nwaa►t�� <br />.on dioxide, dry chemical, <br />nd Halon. Using the wrong <br />ne can spread the fire rather <br />f - <br />ian put it out, so be sure you <br />° <br />ieck the warning label. <br />)n -labeled Containers <br />container doesn't have a <br />:ning label, don't handle <br />chemical until you know <br />it it is. Report to your su- <br />visor, who can find out <br />it the chemical is and <br />ride a warning label if <br />chemical is hazardous. <br />See yo <br />supery <br />DANGER _ <br />r�. <br />warnings. Others, like this sample label for paint <br />thinner, give more detailed precautions. If you have _ <! <br />any questions about a hazardous chemical after <br />reading the label, you can check the MSDS. <br />Transfer Containers <br />If you move a hazard- <br />ous chemical from its <br />Primary container <br />to a new one, be sure <br />Your transfer con- <br />tainer is labeled. <br />Then your coworkers <br />will know how to <br />handle it safely, too. <br />t Inly� <br />„i Handling and <br />storage. The label may list <br />the personal protective equip - <br />1 ment, such as gloves, safety <br />goggles, or a respirator, that <br />you need to handle the chem. <br />ical safely The chemical may <br />also need it be stored with <br />extra ventilation or away from <br />other chemicals. <br />Disposal. Treat empty <br />containers as if they're ftp, <br />and don't fill them with any- <br />thing else! Empty containers <br />can be hazardous, since they <br />often hold residues that can <br />burn or explode. Follow the <br />label and your company pol- <br />icy on how to dispose of <br />empty containers. <br />Torn Labels <br />If a label is torn, <br />damaged, or mis- <br />placed, ask your su- <br />pervisor to replace . <br />it. Remember, the <br />only way you can <br />handle a chemical <br />safely is if you know <br />what it is. <br />Spills. <br />There may be a sec- <br />tion on how to handle spills, i <br />\out <br />For any spill, contact your su- <br />pervisor right away and put <br />any source of nearby <br />flame. You may need to wear <br />personal protective equipment . <br />to clean up a spill. <br />„i Handling and <br />storage. The label may list <br />the personal protective equip - <br />1 ment, such as gloves, safety <br />goggles, or a respirator, that <br />you need to handle the chem. <br />ical safely The chemical may <br />also need it be stored with <br />extra ventilation or away from <br />other chemicals. <br />Disposal. Treat empty <br />containers as if they're ftp, <br />and don't fill them with any- <br />thing else! Empty containers <br />can be hazardous, since they <br />often hold residues that can <br />burn or explode. Follow the <br />label and your company pol- <br />icy on how to dispose of <br />empty containers. <br />Torn Labels <br />If a label is torn, <br />damaged, or mis- <br />placed, ask your su- <br />pervisor to replace . <br />it. Remember, the <br />only way you can <br />handle a chemical <br />safely is if you know <br />what it is. <br />