The tata power company ltd material handling and storage procedure document no. Feb 01, 20 follow safe handling instructions and identify personal protective equipment to be used while handling chemicals. Line of fire chemical labeling chemical hazards may be identified by reading the material safety data sheet msds or the chemical hazard labels. Standard operating procedures for chemical safety chemical. Hazardous chemicals standard operating procedure queensland. Keep all doors to the laboratory closed to ensure proper fume hood performance and directional airflow into the lab. Reactive chemicals procedures for safe handling and storage reactives are substances that have the potential to vigorously polymerize, decompose, condense, or become selfreactive due to shock, pressure, temperature, light, or contact with another material. Chemical management procedure swinburne university. Chemical handling hazards all chemicals are hazardous chemical hazards chemicals are the most common and major health hazards chemicals can be hazardous for several. Chemicals are the most common and major health hazards. Review the material safety data sheet and this chapter for safe handling procedures and ppe recommendations. Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace code.
Administrative control standard operating procedures sop, caution signages, etc. Standard operating procedure for chemical handling. Department of state contracted with the national academies of sciences, engineering, and medicine1 to. Please make sure your chemical handling and storage procedure is updated regularly and always addresses the hazardous chemicals currently in use at the worksite. Your steps to chemical safety 2 employees also have duties. In addition, this procedure aims to describe the processes that must be followed in order to adhere with legislative requirements relating to the safe storage and handling of hazardous chemicals in the workplace. In the event of a chemical spill, it is the responsibility of the person handling the chemical to ensure that recommended spills handling procedures are followed. An important program goal is to establish a centralized chemical stockroom in each department from which chemicals are procured, received, inventoried and distributed to. A copy of the sds, a completed risk assessment, and summary of the handling and storage information is to be forwarded to the hazardous chemicals. In addition it shows how different chemicals can effect the body. Procedures for proper labeling, storage, and management of chemicals proper chemical labeling and storage is essential for a safe laboratory work environment.
Chemical safety manual doc noiitbism02 rev 0 page 5 of 33facilities like emergency eyewash and shower must be available in the labs handling corrosives. A storage and handling system includes things such as bottles, packages, cylinders, drums. Unfortunately, reports of accidents and incidents involving the use and storage of chemicals are far too frequent. A great workforce a great workplace chemical management and. A sds is not required when the hazardous chemical product is a consumerdomestic product used in quantities and in a manner which is consistent with household use. The purpose is to support laboratory chemical handling. Verification of chemical concentration verification of chemical storage tank capacity identifying the wrong or contaminated chemical before it is offloaded. Prior to initiating a new experiment or procedure, all laboratory employees must evaluate the potential. Chemical safety the purpose of this program is to protect workers from the hazards associated with handling and using chemicals and other hazardous materials. Wide range of chemicals are used in research laboratories. A standard operating procedure sop describes how your lab will safely handle a hazardous chemical, including the amount and concentration you will use, how you obtain or create the working solution, and special handling procedures, engineering controls, and.
Beware of instructions regarding the mixing of chemicals. Potential harm to the environment will also be reduced. Purchasing of chemical substances therefore requires special procedures, read more in purchasing. Labels must include the full name of the chemical, hazard pictogram and a brief description of the hazards and precautions to be taken. Always wash yourself thoroughly after handling chemicals. To provide minimum requirements for the safe handling and storage of hazardous chemicals at the colleges of nanoscale science and. Standard operating procedure for chemical handling and storage ehs00005 r12 printed copies are considered uncontrolled. For the purposes of chemical safety and management, an sop is a detailed, written set of procedures that explains how to utilize and manage hazardous chemicals, processes, and procedures to prevent or minimize health and safety concerns. Report any defects in plant equipment immediately to the employer as appropriate. Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace code of. This procedure describes methods for safely using, storing, and disposing of time sensitive chemicals. Chemical safety, american chemical society, 1155 sixteenth street, nw, washington, dc 20036. Federal agencies can count on gsa s property management teams to oversee the daily operation and maintenance of federally owned buildings and leased space in a sustainable manner.
Fortunately for work places, there are regulations on storage and handling of chemicals, with a lot of industrial chemicals similar to the ones under the kitchen sink, and having the same nasty properties. Review the hazards of the chemicals before using them. A storage or handling system is a container, or any other plant and associated pipe work and safety systems e. Guidelines for the safe handling and disposal of chemicals. Know the location of the nearest eyewash and emergency shower. We store there cleaning chemicals that by nature are reactive and toxic if mixed, and use them with out ppe, and without a second thought. No samples are allowed inside the mining area without prior notice and approval by the materials manager or alternate. If youre a generator you must have annual training, and so does your.
Review inventory with staff and determine those that are no longer required, or in use. Chemical handlinghazards 1 chemical handlinghazards all chemicals are hazardous 2 chemical hazards. A great workforce a great workplace 6 safety data sheets there are 16 sections including exposure controlspersonal protection physical and chemical properties toxicological information fire fighting measures refer to the wsh management of hazardous chemical programme guidelines for the full list of information. Chemical procurement, receiving and inventorying this section of the chp describes standard operating procedures for procuring, receiving and inventorying chemicals. Chemical management procedure university of tasmania. Hazardous chemical management training if you produce a waste that is hazardous by definition or characteristic you are a generator. The departmental chemical inventory must be updated on an annual basis to ensure that it reflects what is currently stored and used in laboratory facilities. Handling of hazardous chemicals in this part, we will consider the hazards, precautions, and emergency procedures pertinent to the safe use and handling of chemicals. But first, we need to briefly discuss labels and msdss. Scope the procedure should be applied by everyone who handles chemical products and biotechnical organisms in their work. A daily commitment from all individuals in an institution is required for an effective safety and security program. We must remain diligent in properly handling and storing these hazardous materials, or problems will arise. An understanding of the potential hazards and precautions required in handling of chemicals is of outmost importance in preventing exposure to chemicals and mishaps.
A standard operating procedure sop describes how your lab will safely handle a hazardous chemical, including the amount and concentration you will use, how you obtain or create the working solution, and special handling procedures, engineering controls, and personal protective equipment. Your steps to chemical safety 4 your next steps chapter 2 sets out the different types of chemicals that you might find in your workplace. It is a legislative requirement for the manufacturer or importer to supply a copy of the msds for each chemical to the end user. Chemical handling safety training powerpoint presentations. Inappropriate storage of incompatible or unknown chemicals can lead to spontaneous fire and explosions with the associated release of toxic gases. The rocky mountain regions system provides guidance to ensure gsa accomplishes program objectives and targets. Ramsey chair,acs committee on chemical safety 19982000 disclaimer this booklet contains information and guidelines that are believed to be reliable regarding the safe use and handling of chemicals in laboratories and student classrooms.
The efficient handling and storing of materials are vital to industry. This procedure covers chemicals previously known or still referred to in some legislation as hazardous substances and dangerous goods. Chemical safety procedure department of engineering. Purpose to provide minimum requirements for the safe handling and storage of hazardous chemicals at the colleges of nanoscale science and.
Dispose of the used chemical and contaminated disposables as hazardous waste following the guidelines below. Unfortunately, the improper handling and storing of materials often result in costly injuries. Wearing proper ppe, decontaminate equipment and bench tops using soap and water. That is used in the use, handling, generation or storage of the hazardous chemical. So, in this column we provide general safety rules of thumb for handling and storing chemicals in the laboratory. Chemical safety up gas that was remaining at the bottom of the spud can. Procedures for proper labeling, storage, and management. A guide to prudent chemical management and be included with the other materials in the 2010 toolkit. Inventory all chemicalsproducts in lab or storage areas. It covers hazard communication and mitigation in all chemical use and storage areas within slac. Ppt chemical handlinghazards powerpoint presentation. Handling of chemicals chemical formulae or short forms must not be used for labelling chemical bottles.
Under the whs regulations, a hazardous chemical is any substance, mixture or article that satisfies the criteria of one or more globally harmonised system of classification and labelling of chemicals ghs hazard classes, including a classification in schedule 6 of the whs regulations. Chemical hazards chemicals can be hazardous for numerous reasons and can combine with other chemicals to make new hazards all hazards must be taken into account when using and storing chemicals. Labspecific information on decontaminationwaste disposal may be included in the protocolprocedure section. A great workforce a great workplace chemical management. Reactive chemicals procedures for safe handling and. Be prepared for a spill or an exposure involving the hazardous chemical. The concentration of the chemical in air that kills 50% of the test animals in a given time is the lc 50 value. Each chemical used within your organisation should have a specific procedure for safe handling. Examples fluoride, caustic, aqua ammonia wrong chemical into the wrong tank can make for a very. Operating procedures for handling chemicals standard operating procedures. Purpose this procedure sets out the requirements for the use of chemicals in. The purpose of this guideline is to assist personnel when handling chemicals in a manner that is safe and in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Store all food, beverages, cosmetics, and medications outside the lab. Splashing of corrosives into the eyes can result in partial or total loss of vision if not flushed with copious amount of water immediately.
Routes of entry the main routes of entry of the chemicals into the human. A template for your chemical inventory is provided in the appendix. Procedures for safe handling and use of chemicals safe. All chemical spills should be reported to your supervisor, chief technician, local safety coordinator or laboratory manager, whatever the size of the spill. Prior to initiating a new experiment or procedure, all laboratory employees must evaluate the potential physical and health hazards associated with its chemicals and processes. If the spill presents an immediate danger, leave the spill site and warn others, evacuate all nonessential personnel and control entry to the spill site. It states general requirements for the safe handling and storage of chemicals unless superseded by specific requirements of other operational chapters in this manual. All personnel immediately vacated the space and the area was vented for several hours. Now you have an understanding of how to introduce a chemical handling and storage procedure into your workplace, we encourage you to take the next step. Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
However, sufficient information about the safe use, handling and storage of the hazardous chemical must be readily available to workers at the site. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. For example, it includes information on the identity, health and physicochemical hazards, safe handling and storage, emergency procedures and. Safe handling of chemicals in the workplace pekin insurance. In the event of a hazardous chemical spill, immediately follow the hazardous material spill procedure see next page. All laboratories should have a chemical spill kit on site in an accessible place, clearly labelled and ready for use. Chemical handling procedure purpose the purpose is to support laboratory chemical handling in terms of research and teaching at stockholm university to prevent negative impact on the environment. Chemicals can be hazardous for several reasons and can combine with other chemicals to make new hazards.
Do not store glass chemical containers on the floor without secondary containment or window ledges. This procedure applies to all university of notre dame personnel whose work involves time sensitive chemicals. Lc values denotes the concentration of a chemical in air. All hazards must be taken into account when using and storing chemicals. Follow safe handling instructions and identify personal protective equipment to be used while handling chemicals. It is important for individuals at all levels to work together to eliminate the risk of exposure to hazardous materials and conditions in the laboratory. In addition to raw materials, these operations provide a continuous flow of parts and assemblies through the workplace and ensure that materials are available when needed. All individuals involved in chemical procurementreceiving must be included in the laboratory employee training programs discussed in chapter 10. Chapter 3 shows how you can manage the chemicals in your workplace.
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