Laboratory safety Flashcards
Three main areas of HAZCOM:
- Trainings (Chemical Safety Trainings)
- Labeling requirements
- Safety data sheets
developed by the United Nations for the
classification of substances and mixtures
based on their health, physical and
environmental hazards.
Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
hierarchy of controls
elimination
substitution
engineering controls
administrative controls
ppe
Used for chemical work, most
specially toxic and gaseous
substances.
Fume Hood
*controlling the air flow
*Improving or maintaining the quality of the air in the occupational work environment.
Exhaust / Ventilation
a box containing equipment needed to give immediate medical help in an emergency
First Aid Box
well-organised set of equipment that has been specifically designed to respond to an incident where a potentially spillage has occurred
Spill Kit
(4)four main routes of entry
inhalation, ingestion, injection, and absorption
any item or agent (biological, chemical and physical) which has the potential to cause harm to humans, animals, or the environment.
Hazardous Material
can be risky procedures because accidental and exposure more likely to happen. However, by using the same care and caution before and during transportation for any experimental procedure, danger to oneself, and to the environment can be minimized.
Transporting chemicals
Transport Hazardous Materials
Spill Kit
Trolley
Yellow Bucket / Pail
For temperature sensitive chemicals
Refrigerator
For regulated Chemicals
restricted Cabinet
Categorized by Chemical Compatibility
Separate solids to liquid
Shelves
General Actions to take in the event of spill
ALERT
AVOID
STAY CLEAR
ISOLATE
WEAR
CONFINE
USE
COLLECT
CLEAN
