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BHARTIYA INTERNATIONAL LTD
Chennai
CHEMICAL
HANDLING AWARENESS
Prepared & Presented By: K.Palanisamy, Technical Compliance Dept., Bhartiya International Ltd. Chennai
TOPICS
1) Chemicals using in leather industry 2) How to use the chemicals?
3) About Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
4) Understanding the contents of MSDS
5) Hazardous Symbols
6) Risk & Safety Phrases for Chemicals
7) Labeling of Chemical Container
8) Symptoms of Possible Overexposure
9) Chemical Storage
10) Personal Protective Equipment
11) Risk Assessment
12) Good Practices
1. CHEMICALS USING IN LEATHER INDUSTRY Tanning Agent
Aldehydes
Fat Liquor
Levelling Agents
Cross Linking Agent
Dyes & Pigments
Neutralizers
Resin
Silicon
Solvents
Fixing Agent
Wax
Enzymes
Wetting Agent
Auxiliaries
2. HOW TO USE THE CHEMICALS
Read & Understand MSDS
Read the labels on all chemicals
Use PPE’s (Safety gloves, Mask, Shoes)
Never substitute one chemical for another
Pay attention to safety precautions and follow the instructions for use
Measure all chemicals according to the requirements
3. ABOUT MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS)
Detailed guidelines for format and content of the MSDS
16 sections
Dangerous ingredients section 2
Classification/labelling of the preparation sections 3 & 15
Toxicology (effects on people) section 11
Eco toxicology (Behavior in the environment) section 12
Transport classification/dangerous goods guideline section 14
4. UNDERSTANDING THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Purpose of the MSDS:
Information About Hazards
Advice on Safe Handling On The Product
Advice on Risk Minimization
Advice on Emergency Measures
UNDERSTANDING THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Most Important Information's:
Product Identification
Toxicological Data
Ecological Data
Hazard Classification
Exposure Control & PPE
Transportation & Storage instruction
5. HAZARDOUS SYMBOLS
6. Risk & Safety Phrases for Chemicals
Chemicals can exit in many forms:
There are 4 Ways chemicals can enter in to the body:
How Chemicals can affect the human body:
7. SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE OVER EXPOSURE
8. LABELING OF CHEMICAL CONTAINER
• Trade Name
• Identity of The Chemical
• Name, Address And Telephone Number of Supplier
• Hazard Symbols
• Nature of The Special Risks Associated With The Use of The Chemical
• Safety Precautions
• Identification of The Batch (Lot Number)
• Date of Manufacture
• Expiry Date of The Chemical
• Net Weight
• Gross Weight
• Additional Information
Poor Chemical Handling:
Chemical Sign Boards:
9. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQIPMENT (PPE’s)
• It is using to minimize all chemical exposures and risks employees in the workplace
• Understand the types of PPE & requirements
• Conduct a "hazard assessment" of the workplace.
• Select appropriate PPE for a variety of circumstances.
• Train the employees in the use and care of the PPE.
• Attend training sessions on PPE
• Always Properly wear the PPE
• Care for, clean and maintain PPE
• Inform a supervisor of the need to repair or replace PPE.
• Always ensure that any hazardous chemicals and PPE are used in accordance with the MSDS recommendations.
10. COMMON TYPES OF PPE
Types of PPE:
Eyes - safety glasses, goggles
Faces - face shields
Heads - hard hats
Feet - safety shoes
Hands and arms - gloves
Bodies - vests
Hearing - ear plugs, earmuffs
11. RISK ASSESSMENT
12. GOOD PRACTICES
Before using any chemicals always read labels’ & MSDS prior to use
Chemicals should be separated and stored according to hazard category and compatibility
Oxidizers, reducing agents, and other chemicals should be stored separately to prevent contact in the event of an accident
Chemicals should not be stored in near heat or in direct sunlight
Always close the containers after usage
High-traffic areas should be avoided in chemical store
MSDS and label information should be followed for storage requirements
Maintain existing labels on incoming containers of chemicals and other materials.
Labels on containers used for storing hazardous chemicals must include the chemical identification and appropriate hazard warnings
Consult the MSDS and keep incompatibles separate during transport, storage, use, and disposal
GOOD PRACTICES
Never eat, drink, or smoke while using hazardous chemicals
Never keep any food items in chemical storage area
Wear appropriate PPE at all times
Use secondary containers to avoid spillage
Always wash up after using chemicals
Keep the place dry & tidy
Never smell or taste a chemical to identify it
Know all emergency procedures and equipment
Maintain situational awareness
GOOD PRACTICES
Avoid use any expired chemicals
Trained workers should ensure that proper engineering controls (ventilation) and PPE are in place
Unauthorized experiments should not be performed
Properly dispose of chemical wastes
Notify supervisors of chemical sensitivities or allergies
Report all injuries, accidents, incidents, and near misses
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