Chemical Safety, Copper Reactions, Freezing Point Depression Flashcards
refers to the protection of people and the environment from chemical hazards
chemical safety
is a type of occupational hazard that is caused by exposure to various chemicals in the workplace and other places where they are used as school laboratory and even at home
chemical hazard
is the international standard agreed upon by various countries under the auspices of the United Nations in defining and classifying chemical hazards and communicating these hazards
globally harmonized system of classification of labeling of chemicals
enforces the GHS
occupational health and safety (OHS)
in the Philippines, is the enforcing agency under the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC)
chemical hazards are classified into three main hazard groups namely
physical
health
environmental
refer to chemical agents that can cause harm with or without contact
physical hazards
physical hazards can be (8)
explosive substances
flammable liquids
flammable solids
flammable gases
oxidizing substances
toxic and infectious substances
corrosive substances
misc. dangerous susbtances to the environment
refer to chemical agents that can deleteriously affect one’s health
health hazards
health hazards can be (6)
acutely toxic chemicals
chemical irritants and sensitizers
mutagenic substances
carcinogenic substances
reproductive toxicants
chemical with specific target organ of toxicity (STOT)
refer to chemicals that are particularly toxic to aquatic organisms on short-term or long-term exposure
environmental hazards
made up of a red diamond in a white background with the universally-established symbol for nine general chemical hazards
chemical hazard symbol or pictogram
physical hazard in detonating bomb
explosion hazard
physical hazard in gas cylinder
gas under pressure
physical hazard in test tube with a chemical that corrodes a metal or skin on the human hand
corrosion hazard
physical hazard in flame over circle
oxidizers
meaning of skull and cross bone
acutely toxic and poisonous substance
meaning of suffocating head
general head hazard
used for less acutely toxic chemicals which is also a health hazard
exclamation point
symbol used for environmental hazard
dying fish and tree
identify the GHS hazard symbol/pictogram
grade yourself accordingly
process of conveying chemical hazards through chemical labeling and safety data sheets
hazard communication
it is the name of the chemical product. The UN number pertains to four-digit United Nations product identifier number for hazardous material in the framework of international transport
product identifier
which is the internationally-accepted unique numerical identifier assigned to all known chemical substances described in its open scientific literature
chemical abstract service number
it is the hazard level associated with a chemical where “danger” signifies the most severe hazard while “warning” signifies a less severe one
signal word
these are phrases that describe the hazardous nature and degree of the product that is reflected on the chemical’s SDS
hazard statement
these are phrases that describe the general precautions in the use, storage, and/or disposal of a chemical which is also reflected in its SDS
precautionary statement
it gives the name, address, and contact details of the chemical supplier/manufacturer of the chemical product
supplier identification
these are the universal chemical hazard symbols associated with a chemical as per GHS standard
hazard symbols/pictogram
a technical sheet that gives a concise yet comprehensive safety information on chemical product or its mixtures
safety data sheet
has a total of 16 sections
GHS-compliant SDS
require the availability of SDS for all chemical used in the workplace including academic laboratories
Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards
used as a household toilet cleaner is concentrated hydrochloric acid (HCl) although in laboratory grade
muriatic acid
when used with HCl generates toxic chlorine gas
bleach
equipment worn to minimize exposure to any workplace hazard, when working with chemicals
personal protective equipment (PPE)
example of PPE
laboratory gown
goggles
gloves
closed shoes
face mask
proper ventilation and laboratory safety equipment are essential when working with chemicals
engineering controls
standard features in a chemical laboratory to prevent its contamination with chemical fumes
fume hood and exhaust fans
include metals, minerals and non-metals
inorganic chemicals