1st Lec. - PG 14-16 Flashcards
Contents of an SDS
- Identification of the Chemicals
- Hazards identification
- Composition/Information on ingredients
- First-aid measures
- Firefighting measures
- Accidental release measures
- Handling and Storage
- Exposure control and Personal protection
- Physical and chemical properties
- Stability and reactivity
- Toxicological Information
- Ecological information
- Disposal considerations
- Transport information
- Regulatory information
- Other information
“Guidelines for the Implementation of the Globally Harmonized System in Chemical Safety Program in the Workplace”
DOLE Department Order No.136-14
Section 1
- The guideline shall apply to all workplaces engaged in the _______, _____ , __________, of industrial chemicals, in the private sector, including their supply chain.
manufacture, use, storage
Section 2
- This guideline aims to _____ and _____ from the hazard of chemicals and to prevent or reduce the incidence of chemically-induced accidents, illness and injuries and death resulting in the use of chemicals at work.
protect workers and properties
Shall mean SAMPLING and ANALYSIS carried out in respect of the atmospheric working environment and other fundamental elements of working environment for the purpose of determining actual conditions therein.
Work Environment Measurement (WEM)
Purpose of WEM
* To determine the ______ of harmful environment agents;
* To______ check the enviroment through measurement,
* To predict ____ , new facilities, raw materials, production processes and working methods:
* To _______ worker’s exposure to harmful substances:
* To evaluate the effectiveness of _______ measures adopted to improve the workplace, and,
* To _____ favorable environment conditions.
- magnitude
- periodically check
- harmfulness
- monitor
- environmental control measures
- maintain favorable
Evaluation of Results of WEM
- The result of measurement are evaluated to determine whether or not they represent ______
- actual health hazards
Results are compared with the accepted standards of maximum
allowable concentrations or levels as prescribed by the:
- Occupational Safety and Health Standards: (OSHS) of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
- American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) - Threshold Limit Values (TLV) & Biological Exposure Indicus (BEIs)
Hierarchy of Controls (Figure)
- Engineering Controls ____ –> physically remove the hazards
- ## ________ –> replace the hazard
-
Others
* _____- provide adequate ventilation
* _______ - modification of the process or procedure
* _____ - isolate people from the hazard
* _______ - provide enclosure in the hazard - ________ controls –>
- Necessary OSH issuances
- Work Scheduling
- Training and Education
- Emergency Preparedness
- ___ - last line of defense
- Elimination
- Substitution
- Others
* Ventilation
* Modification
* Isolation
* Containment - Admistrative control
- PPE
Degree of Exposure to health hazards
Depends of the:
- Intensity, ______, and ______ of Exposure
- _____, Toxicity, and Concentration of _____
- individual _______ of Worker
- frequency and duration
- nature; chemical
- susceptibility
Safe Handling of Hazardous Chemicals
- Carefully read the _____ of any product or chemical you use.
- Purchase and use of proper_______ like gloves or goggles.
- Be aware of the ______ you come in contact with.
- Follow _______ when you handle hazardous material.
- ingredient list
- PPE (personal protective equipment)
- hazardous materials
- safe procedures
Continuation
- Handle, store, and get rid of hazardous materials safely and according to approved ________.
- Don’t _________ hazardous materials unless you know you can do so safely.
- Transferring flammable liquids like gasoline, from one container to another can make ______ that could ignite the fumes.
- Always carry chemicals in approved ____.
- Always wash your hands after using any ______.
- approved procedures.
- Don’t mix or combine
- static electricity
- approved containers
- unsafe material
Events that are cause by the force of nature
Natural Emergencies
Example of Natural Emergencies
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➢ Flood
➢ Volcanic Eruption
➢ Earthquake
➢ Typhoon
➢ Drought
➢ Tsunamis
A _______ can happen at any time. Some emergencies give warning like a _______. preceding a flood Others, like ______ give no warning.
- natural emergency
- storm
- earthquakes