WEEK 6: SAFETY MEASURES
The following are safety measure to be taken when using chemicals:
- Safety gadgets are to be worn whenever working with acid, bases or any flammable material.
- Let the instructor know immediately about any glassware breakage or chemical spills that may occur, so that proper clean up procedures can be instituted.
- Adhere to the manufacturer’s safety instructions.
- Follow safety guidelines for chemical storage and handling.
- Observe and adhere to safety signs.
- Observe and adhere to instructions on chemical packages.
- Ensure proper labeling of chemicals.
- Ensure proper storage of chemicals.
- No eating, drinking or smoking where chemicals are used.
- Skin should be covered with protective clothing.
- Clothing should be removed immediately it gets wet or contaminated with a chemical.
- Eyes or skin should be washed with plenty of water after an accident.
- Face mask may be used in toxic dust or gases.
- Before starting work with a chemical a “chemical hazard pocket guide” should be consulted for necessary information about the chemical.
- Whenever a dust allergy or respiratory problem precipitates the worker should immediately be removed from the work place and put under proper health care.
- In case of inflammable gas or solvent leakage the exhaust fans should be started and all the source of fire should be extinguished.
- Workers working in antibiotic related products must be changed routinely so that an individual is not exposed to a certain antibiotic for a long period of time.
EVALUATION:
1. What do you understand by the word chemicals?
2. List two chemicals each that can be found in each of the following.
i. Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals, Industries
3. Why is it important to adhere to the safety measure when using chemicals.
4.Define safety.