CHEMICAL HANDLING & Transport SEMINAR

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NX 1100

PC 580

NX 1102

BD 1500

NX 1104

CAUSTIC SODA

AF2290

BL5300

February 9,
2011

INTRODUCTION

COURSE
OBJECTIVES:
1. Identifying chemicals and their hazard
2. Ways on how chemicals enter to our body
3. Types of exposure and exposure limits
4. Chemical Labeling
5. Training Awareness and PPE Requirement

Identifying chemicals and their

hazard
3 FORMS OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS:

SOLID

GAS

LIQUID

Identifying chemicals and their

hazard
Physical
Hazards
Flammable and Combustible Materials

Corrosive Chemicals

Material Under Pressure

Explosives

Identifying chemicals and their

hazard
Physical hazard
anesthetics

substance that causes a lack of sensation,

lightheadedness, dizziness, or unconsciousness.
Examples are many types of adhesives or glues.

Asphyxiant

substance that causes suffocation.

There are two types of Asphyxiants:
Simple asphyxiant: A substance that displaces oxygen
so that there is not enough to support human life.
Examples are nitrogen and carbon dioxide.
Chemical asphyxiant: A substance that prevents the
body from using oxygen. An example is carbon
monoxide

Identifying chemicals and their

hazard
Physical hazard
Carcinogens

Irritants

Materials that are known or suspected to cause

cancer. Examples are cigarette smoking and asbestos.

Materials that can cause temporary inflammation of

the eye, skin or respiratory system. Examples are
ammonia and fiberglass

Identifying chemicals and their

hazard
Physical hazard
Sensitizers

Materials that may cause an allergic reaction in

certain individuals usually after repeated exposures.
Examples are reactions to a bee sting or poison ivy.

Reproductive Toxin A substance that impairs the reproductive system,

male or female. An example is certain types of
radiation

Identifying chemicals and their

hazard
Physical hazard
Target Organ Substances Chemicals that, over a period of time, damage specific
organs in the body.
Nephrotoxins can damage the kidneys.
Neurotoxins can damage the brain or central nervous
system.
Hepatoxines can damage the liver. For example,
prolonged alcohol use damages the liver.
Teratogen

A substance that can readily pass from a mother to an

unborn child causing harm. Examples include alcohol
and some heavy metals such as lead

Identifying chemicals and their

hazard
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)
An MSDS is required for every hazardous chemical in the
workplace. An MSDS is provided by the manufacturer. As an
employee, you can see an MSDS at any time.
WHAT IS ON MSDS?
Product Name
Manufacturers Information
Hazardous Ingredients
Physical and Health Hazards
Routes of Entry

Exposure Limits
Safe Handling and Storage
Requirements
Emergency Response
Information

ROUTES OF ENTRY
Inhalation

Hazardous chemicals that are airborne can enter

your body when you breathe. When you breathe
in a hazardous material, it can either lodge in
your lungs or be passed directly into your blood.
Both solids, such as welding fumes or asbestos
fibers, and gases, such as gasoline vapors, can be
inhaled.

Ingestion

Hazardous chemicals can enter your body through

your digestive tract. To prevent these materials
from entering your mouth:
- Never eat, drink, or smoke in an area where
chemicals are used or toxic materials are present
- Always wash your hands and face with soap
and water before you eat, drink, or smoke if
you work in an area where hazardous
materials are present.

ROUTES OF ENTRY
Absorption

Hazardous chemicals can also enter your body

through your skin. When a chemical contacts the
skin, one of four things can happen
The skin prevents the chemical from entering the body.
The chemical reacts with the skin and irritates it.
The chemical sensitizes the skin, causing an allergic reaction.
The chemical penetrates the skin and enters the blood stream

Injection

Hazardous materials can enter your blood stream

if your skin is punctured by a contaminated sharp
object. If you are working with sharp objects and
handling hazardous materials, you should always
wear puncture resistant gloves. Also, for
occupations such as health care workers, items
such as needles need to be disposed of in puncture
resistant containers.

Types of exposure and exposure limits

Short Term Exposure

Short term or immediate effects of exposure can

be used to describe a very high exposure to a
material over a short period of time

Long Term Exposure

The quantity of a substance per unit volume

Types of exposure and exposure limits

Toxicity

The potential of a substance for causing harm to

the human body.

Corrosive
Concentration

The quantity of a substance per unit volume

Types of exposure and exposure limits

Exposure Effects
The exposure effects of a chemical can be acute (immediate) or chronic
(long term).

Acute

6 hours later

Chronic

20 years layer
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Types of exposure and exposure limits

Exposure Limits
Exposure limits are always a concentration averaged over a
given period of time such as an 8 hour work day (8 Hour Time
Weighted Average - TWA) or a shorter time period such as 15
minutes.

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Chemical labeling
Information on Chemical Labels
OSHA: -the identity of the material
- the name and address of a responsible person from whom information
can be obtained if necessary
- precautionary hazard warnings
American National Standard Institute (ANSI)
-signal words - DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION
-highly toxic materials shall be marked POISON
-precautionary measures useful in preventing physical harm to the individual
-instructions in case of exposure
-notes to physician for emergency treatment
-Instructions in case of fire or chemical spill
-instructions for chemical handling and storage
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Chemical labeling
SIGNALS
The 3 signal words used to indicate degree of hazard are :

"DANGER", for the most serious

"WARNING", for moderate hazard
"CAUTION" to indicate a lesser degree of hazard
extreme toxicity is indicated with the keyword "POISON".
Hazard Statement
The statement of hazard will identify the hazard or hazards present for
the conditions most likely encountered in the use of the material. If
there is more than one hazard, there will be more than one hazard
statement. Hazard statements for immediate hazards should be listed
before hazard statements for delayed hazards, and the most serious
hazard will be listed first. Examples of hazard is:
-MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED (or as appropriate
INHALED, or ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN)

Chemical labeling
Precautionary Measures Statement
Precautionary Measures supplement the Hazard Statements by indicating
what to do to avoid an injury

-Wash thoroughly after handling.

First Aid Statements
Instructions on what to do in case of accidental exposure will be included
whenever immediate action is needed. Instructions will be given in a
simple fashion that assumes no special knowledge or training on the part
of the responder. If an antidote or special treatment is needed, these shall
be included under the caption of ANTIDOTE or NOTES TO
PHYSICIANS. Examples of First Aid statements are:
-If inhaled, remove to fresh air.
-In case of contact, flush eyes immediately with water for
at least 15 minutes .

Chemical labeling
In Case of Fire (or Leak, or Spill) Statements
These instructions are provided to assist in a fire situation or in the clean-up
of a chemical release, and are meant to be simple and brief. Suitable spill
control materials should be specified. In some cases it is preferred to let the
material burn rather than mitigate, and these situations should also be
specified. Examples of this type of statement are:
Do not flush into sewer
In case of fire, use water (flood with water), dry chemical, CO2, or
"alcohol" foam.

Chemical labeling
Recommended Color and Number Coding Systems

blue

health hazard

red

fire hazard

yellow

reactivity hazard

white

other hazard information

Chemical labeling
Recommended Color and Number Coding Systems
The NFPA (National Fire Protection
Association) system utilizes a diamond
diagram, divided into four color coded
sections

blue
red
yellow
white

health hazard
fire hazard
reactivity hazard
other hazard information

Within each section, a number ranks the degree

of hazard:

extreme hazard

serious hazard

moderate hazard

slight hazard

no or minimal hazard

Chemical labeling
Recommended Color and Number Coding Systems
The HMIS (Hazardous Material Identification System) is
very similar to the NFPA. The color and number coding are
identical. But instead of the diamond, the HMIS uses a
color bar system.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

To protect yourself from chemical hazards, the proper personal protective
equipment (PPE) must always be worn when working with chemicals.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

steps you should take to protect yourself :
1. Eat, drink, or smoke only in designated areas.

2. Wash up before all breaks, lunch, and before you leave the plant site.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

steps you should take to protect yourself :
3. Keep work area and tools as clean as possible..

4. Work clothing and work shoes should not be worn home or mixed with home laundry.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

steps you should take to protect yourself :
3. Keep work area and tools as clean as possible..

4. Work clothing and work shoes should not be

worn home or mixed with home laundry.

5. Females planning pregnancy or at first

knowledge of pregnancy when working in areas
where they are exposed to chemicals, should
consult the site physician immediately

Transport Safety

Things to Remember before Departing

1) Air
2) Fuel
3) Water
4) Oil
5) Breaks *
6) Tire*
7) Horn- beep*
8) Lights
9) Spare tire
10) Emergency Gadgets
11) First Aid Kit
12) Tire Tools
13) Safety belts

Cargo Where abouts before Departing

Goods Manifest:
Name of materials/goods
Name/Address of Manufacturer
Contact Details
Content Details: Weight/Volume, Quantity,
(liquid, solid or gas form)
Destination and Contacts
Date Manufactured/Expiration
Safety Literature such as MSDS is attached
Certificate of Analysis or proof of Quality

Cargo & Truck

Safety Nets
1) Truck Capacity: Gross Weigth and Net Weight
2) Cargo Appropriateness to truck:
a) Weight/Volume( Max Load Cap)
b) Size
c) Length
d) Compatibility
3) Safety Signs
a) Flammable
b) Reactive
c) Toxic
d) Radioactive
e) Explosive
f) Oxidizer

DRIVERS CONDITION
(Human Factor)
1)
2)
3)
4)

Physical Condition- vision, strength & health

Psychological Condition mental condition
Skills training and experience
Behavior discipline & attitude towards driving

Environment Factor
1)
2)
3)
4)

Weather Condition- Rainy/Sunny

Daylight/Night time
Road condition- slippery, stony, muddy, uphill or down hill
Location population- highly/less populated

If Accident happens?

Basic Things to do
Check the 3 important things
Human Factor
Environment Condition
Property- Vehicle & Cargo

Who to Inform?
Level 1: Minor incident
Immediate Superior
Local Authorities

Level2: Minor Accident

Immediate Superior
Local Authorities
Nearest 1st Aider/hospital

Level 3: Major Accident

Nearest 1st Aider/hospital
Rescuers/Medical representative
Immediate Superior
Local Authorities
Spill response/Decontamination team
Firemen
Plant or Manufacturers Office
Office of Destination