Environmental Impacts Flashcards
1
Q
Disposal procedures
A
- Read your Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
- United States Department of Labor,
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- http://www.osha.gov, Index page
• Provides information for all
hazardous chemicals
• Batteries, display devices / CRTs, chemical solvents and
cans, toner and ink cartridges
- Sometimes abbreviated as Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Different names in each country
2
Q
MSDS info
A
- Product and company information
- Composition / ingredients
- Hazard information
- First aid measures
- Fire-fighting measures
- Accidental release / leaking
- Handling and Storage
- Much more
3
Q
Surge suppressor specs
A
- Joule ratings
- Surge absorption
- 200=good, 400=better
- Look for over 600 joules of protection
- Surge amp ratings
- Higher is better
- UL 1449 voltage let-through ratings
- Ratings at 500, 400, and 330 volts
- Lower is better
