1. Hazardous Materials Correctional Services

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3. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Hazardous Materials Materials that—because of their quantity, concentration, or physical or chemical characteristics—pose a significant present or potential hazard to human health and safety or to the environment if released into the workplace or the environment 3

4. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Hazardous Waste Waste that—because of quantity or concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics—may either cause, or significantly increase mortality or an increase in serious illness, or pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, disposed of, or otherwise managed. 4

5. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Categories of Hazardous Materials Radioactive Materials Radioactive Waste Biohazardous Materials Medical Waste 5

6. Radioactive Materials Contain atoms with unstable nuclei that spontaneously emit ionizing radiation to increase their stability 6

7. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Radioactive Waste 7 Radioactive materials that have been discarded. Usually the product of a nuclear process such as fission, though industries not directly connected to the nuclear power industry may also produce radioactive waste

8. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Biohazardous Materials Materials containing infectious agents (bacteria, molds, parasites, viruses) that normally cause or significantly contribute to increase human mortality, or organisms capable of being communicated by invading and multiplying in bodily tissue 8

9. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Medical Waste Both biohazardous waste and sharps (devices capable of cutting or piercing, such as hypodermic needles, razor blades, or broken glass) resulting from the diagnosis, treatment, or immunization of human beings or research pertaining to those activities 9

10. Common Hazardous Materials Fuels or items containing fuel Gasoline Butane Propane Perfumes, aftershave, cologne Cosmetics Nail polish/remover Astringent Aerosols Spray paint Hairspray Cleaning supplies Ammonia Bleach Household solvents Turpentine Acetone Mineral spirits 10

11. Common Hazardous Materials (continued) Paints (oil and solvent- based) and paint thinner Pesticides, herbicides, rodenticides Matches Batteries Lithium Wet cell 11

12. Handling Hazardous Materials Protective Measures Spill Procedures General Procedures First Aid Procedures 12

13. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Protective Measures Use engineering controls, such as local exhaust and general ventilation, to limit airborne contaminates Wear Personal Protective Gear Safety glasses Hearing protection Gloves Respirators 13

14. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Spill Procedures: Plan of action Know the potential locations of spills Establish the quantities of materials that might be released Determine the chemical and/or physical properties of the materials Know the hazardous properties of materials 14

15. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Spill Procedures: Plan of Action (continued) Identify the locations and contents of spill kits. Spill kits include Neutralizing agents such as sodium carbonate, sodium biocarbonate or sodium bisulfite Absorbents such as vermiculite, “super sorb,” or absorbent pillows or dikes. Paper towels, rags, and sponges may be used but caution should be exercised because some chemicals may ignite upon contact with them Plastic scoops and shovels, disposable mops, disposable protective clothing, and containers to receive the spilled material and all items used in the cleanup 15

16. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. General Procedures If the spill is flammable, turn off ignition and heat sources Attend to any person who may have been contaminated Notify individuals in the area of the spill Evacuate nonessential personnel Avoid breathing vapors of spilled materials Establish exhaust or ventilation 16

17. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. First Aid Procedures Eye contact Minor skin contact Major skin contact Ingestion 17

18. Eye Contact Immediately wash your eye and the inner surface of the eyelid with water for 15 minutes Seek medical attention Remove contacts if you’re wearing any 18 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

19. Skin Contact Minor Contact Flush with water Remove contaminated clothing Major Contact Remove contaminated clothing while using the shower Wash off the chemicals with a mild detergent or soap and water 19 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

20. Ingestion Call Poison Control Seek immediate medical attention 20 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

21. Spills Any time that blood or other possibly infectious materials (OPIM) have contaminated items or areas Contamination with dried, caked-on blood or any fluids visibly contaminated with blood 21 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

22. Spill Kits Should include Neutralizing agents Absorbents Plastic scoops or shovels Disposable mops Disposable protective clothing Containers to receive the spilled material 22 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Bottle of disinfectant 2 pairs of gloves Rags Paper towels Clear plastic bag Red biohazard bag Alcohol wipes

23. Spill Kit Use Procedures Remove the contents from the spill kit package Open the plastic bags so items can be easily deposited without touching the outside of the bag; set to the side Remove all jewelry, then put on gloves Place contaminated sharps in a sharps container from the medical department 23 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

24. Spill Kit Use Procedures (continued) Remove sharps from a spill if applicable Do not touch the sharps with your hands Place the sharps in the sharps container Avoid contaminating the outside of the sharps container 24 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

25. Spill Kit Use Procedures (continued) Place paper towels on spills If soiled paper towels are saturated, place them in a red biohazard bag If not saturated, place them in a clear plastic bag 25 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

26. Spill Kit Use Procedures (continued) Apply disinfectant liberally to the infected area Place the used bottle of disinfectant in a clear plastic bag Allow the disinfectant to sit on the surface 26 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

27. Spill Kit Use Procedures (continued) Use rags to soak up the disinfectant Place saturated rags in a red biohazard bag Place non-saturated rags in a clear plastic bag Seal the red biohazard bag while keeping it upright to prevent fluids from leaking out 27 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

28. Spill Kit Use Procedures (continued) Remove gloves Pinch the glove approximately ½ inch from the cuff and turn it inside-out Do not touch exposed skin with the outside of the glove’s surface Slide your free hand underneath the cuff of the remaining glove and turn it inside-out 28 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

29. Spill Kit Use Procedures (continued) Seal the clear plastic bag Wash your hands thoroughly Warm water Antibacterial soap Scrub well Rinse thoroughly Contaminated linens Put on gloves Seal soiled linen in a water soluble bag Place the water soluble bag inside a yellow biohazard bag Take the yellow “contaminated linen” bag to laundry for treatment 29 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

30. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Resources City of Los Alamitos www.ci.los-alamitos.ca.uswww.ci.los-alamitos.ca.us Environmental Health & Safety, The Florida State University http://pub.extranet.fsu.edu/sites/safety/safetywiki/Wiki%20Pages/Ch emical%20Storage.aspx http://pub.extranet.fsu.edu/sites/safety/safetywiki/Wiki%20Pages/Ch emical%20Storage.aspx American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO www.apwu.orgwww.apwu.org Texas Department of Criminal Justice Correctional Officer Academy Curriculum, Hazardous Materials video 30