Things that harm on contact or over time.
WHAT THE HAZARDS ARE
Burns and irritation Poisoning Respiratory damage Long-term illness from repeated exposure Fire and explosion
WHY LONG-TERM EXPOSURE DESERVES ATTENTION
The harm accumulates invisibly and it is permanent.
WHAT TO OBTAIN FOR EVERY SUBSTANCE
The safety data sheet.
WHAT IT PROVIDES
Hazards Exposure controls and protective equipment First aid measures Storage and handling Fire measures Disposal
WHAT TO ASSESS
Who is exposed, to what, how much and how often.
WHAT CONTROLS TO APPLY IN ORDER
Eliminate the substance Substitute something safer Contain the process Ventilate and extract Reduce exposure time Protective equipment
WHY EXTRACTION BEFORE MASKS
It protects everyone, continuously.
WHAT LABELLING REQUIRES
Every container identified, including decanted ones.
WHAT TO NEVER DO
Decant into drink bottles or unlabelled containers.
WHY
It causes poisoning, and it has killed people.
WHAT STORAGE REQUIRES
Segregation of incompatible substances Ventilation Containment for spills Security
WHY SEGREGATION
Some combinations react violently or produce toxic gas.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT MIXING
That products are never mixed.
WHAT TO PROVIDE
Washing facilities, and eye wash where relevant.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH FOR EXPOSURE INCIDENTS
Immediate action, and where to seek help.
WHAT TO TRAIN
Before anyone handles anything.
