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2. Don’t Guess At Hazards
CHEMICAL SAFETY T
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3. WHAT’S AT STAKE
We encounter many potentially dangerous substances at work

4. WHAT’S THE DANGER Corrosive Explosive Toxic Radioactive Reactive
Flammable
Combination

5. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
Find out what hazards are present, or may occur
Proper safety procedures
Hazard communication systems

6. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
1) Detailed Labeling:
Contents
Name
Manufacturer
Hazards of use
Safe handling
First aid measures
Unlabeled container
Don’t use it
Learn how to use and interpret them
Don’t guess!

7. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
2) Material Safety Data Sheets:
Available for chemical substances found in the workplace
Similar to the label but in more detail
Emergency contact numbers
Understand all instructions and precautions
Always be available on the jobsite
Ask your supervisor for help
Kept up to date

8. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
3) Worker Education:
Active participation
Education and training

9. EXAMPLE Container without a label Highly flammable Ignited vapors
Deadly explosion

10. Final Word
Get the information you need to work safely around hazardous chemicals.
Learn how to protect yourself and others from exposure, spills and other incidents.