General Precautions and Safe Work Practices
Handling hazardous workplace chemicals requires strict adherence to best practices to ensure the safety of workers and prevent accidents or exposures.
Maintain a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for each chemical used in the facility.
Here are some key guidelines and best practices to follow when handling hazardous workplace chemicals:
- Maintain a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for each chemical used in the facility.
- Make this information accessible to employees at all times in a language and format that are clearly understood by all affected personnel.
- Train employees on all requirements of the hazard communication program, including how to read and use the SDS.
- Follow manufacturer's SDS instructions for handling hazardous chemicals.
- Train employees about the risks of each hazardous chemical being used.
- Provide spill clean-up kits in areas where chemicals are stored.
- Have a written spill control plan.
- Train employees to clean up spills, protect themselves and properly dispose of used materials.
- Provide proper personal protective equipment and enforce its use.
- Store chemicals safely and securely.
- Develop and maintain a written hazard communication program addressing Safety Data Sheets (SDS), labeling and employee training.
- Label each container of a hazardous substance (vats, bottles, storage tanks) with standardized Globally Harmonized System (GHS) labeling.
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