If a hazardous material splashes on a co worker make sure the coworker gets to a sink or safety shower (depending on the amount of the spill and the nature of the material) to rinse it off. Notify your supervisor or manager if it is more than an incidental splash.
a. a hazardous material is exposed to fire.
The actions to be taken when a hazardous material is identified are different depending on what the situaiton is. The actions for a spill, for example are very different that for identificaiton of a hazardous material in a fire.
There are several classes of hazardous material. Miscellaneous hazardous material belongs to hazard class 9, and appropriate labeling and handling should adhere to the Hazmat shipping procedures.
You keep the MSDS with or near the hazardous material it describes so it will be available for reference if there is a leak, spill or other form of exposure.
If you ingest certain hazardous materials you shouldinduce vomiting.If the hazardous material you ingest is corrosive, then vomiting would allow the material to attack the throat area for a second time, with severe consequences.Vomiting should never be induced in a person who is not conscious as the material might be aspirated into the lungs, causing even more serious problems.
determine the hazardous material present
Swiss should be capitalized; coworker should not be capitalized.
A hazardous substance should be stored in safe place far away from children and fire because they can lead to deaths.All hazardous materials have specific storage instructions depending on the material. For instance, mercury should be stored underwater. Substances such as acids should be stored in glass containers. The best place to find the storage information for the hazardous material is to consult the Material Safety Data Sheet. They should kept at a designated place in the building. They can be obtained from the manufacturer. Some are available for download.
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If the hazardous material has been released in an uncontrolled manner, moveaway from the hazardous material.If the hazardous materials are enclosed and controlled, you need not move in any particular direction.
When handling hazardous waste gloves should always be used. Dispose of hazardous waste in specially marked containers in a secured area. Never eat or drink when handling hazardous materials.
When handling hazardous waste gloves should always be used. Dispose of hazardous waste in specially marked containers in a secured area. Never eat or drink when handling hazardous materials.